Earth Science

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!

Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?

Tornadoes are a common extreme weather phenomenon in Canada. How are they formed? How can you stay safe? And what is a storm chaser?

How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Meteorologists use computer models to predict the weather. Learn why, despite advances in computer science, meteorologists still get it wrong sometimes.

Students will explore the composition and characteristics of different local soils and learn about what makes soil healthy.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

Explore how walking on soil changes how water soaks into the ground and why that matters to gardeners and farmers.

Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.

Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification. Learn about cloud seeding, as well as its risks and benefits.

The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!