Want an awesome STEM project? Build a Lego vacuum engine and test its speed with a tachometer!
Beyond RPM: What a Laser Tachometer Actually Tells You
The Mighty Shrub: Exploring Canada’s Common Juniper
The Mighty Shrub: Exploring Canada's Common Juniper Here is a plant that can survive freezing Arctic winds, baked rocky cliffs, and dry sandy dunes! You do not need to look across the world to find this rugged survivor. It lives right here in Canada! The common juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen shrub that thrives... Continue Reading →
Master of the Skies: The Helicopter of the Insect World
Dragonflies dominate the aerial realm with astonishing maneuvers and unmatched efficiency! What are some unique features of these helicopters of the natural world?
Meet the Paper Made from … Yummy Grass! 🌿✨
There's a kind of paper made from grass, but it’s not bamboo... it’s a kind of delicious grass! Whaaaat...?
Fuel Their Future: How Your Child’s Food Changes Their Learning and Behaviour
Every parent wants their child to succeed in school and feel happy. We buy them the best books, find the perfect schools, and help them with their homework. But did you know that the most powerful tool for your child’s success is actually in your kitchen?
Primary Division and Algebra: Making Rainbow Loom bands!
Here's a basic grade 2 or 3 word problem to help get started with algebra, along with division.
The Microscopic Motor: The Amazing Bacterial Flagellum
Bacteria have these super tiny motors called flagella, made of proteins. They spin really fast—way more than a car engine—to help bacteria move through thick water. It’s all done by self-assembling, no tools needed! Find out more!
Grade 3 math: How long was this rope?
Each piece of rope is 9 inches long How long was the rope before it got cut up?
Top Times Tables Videos
Here is a list of fun videos to practice multiplication from 2 to 12.
Dental health a focus in schools during February
The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month during February. This event started in the 1940's in Ohio, USA in order to raise awareness of the importance of dental hygiene. Aside from good teeth-brushing habits, the Canadian Food Guide encourages reduced sugar and starch intake, which can contribute to cavities. Indeed, a... Continue Reading →