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Careers in STEM and gender equity

Learn about opportunities to close the gender gap in STEM and explore many STEM careers open to all.
Grades 8-10 Group work 45 mins
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Eunice Foote, greenhouse effect and climate change

Experiment with air and CO₂ to learn about the greenhouse effect .
Grades 8-10 Hands on 45 mins
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Innovations from women in history

Learn about the amazing women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and invention, who have blazed trails and...
Grades 8-10 Thought starter 40 mins
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Energy use during the Industrial Revolution

Using trivia, students explore how energy use changed in the Industrial Revolution and the effects this had on society,...
Grades 8, 9 Quiz 1 hour
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Life Pre-Industrial Revolution

Discover what life was like in the 1700s, Pre-Industrial Revolution before the widespread use of fossil fuels.
Grades 8, 9 Class discussion 45 mins
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How risky is it?

Discover how to assess the risks in a science experiment.
Grade 9 Thought starter 30 mins
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Diverse perspectives of water

Learn how to identify and use additional perspectives and knowledge.
Grades 7-9 Thought starter 30 mins
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The harmonious power of water

What important ideas can we learn from water about building harmonious relationships?
Grades 7-9 Thought starter 45 mins
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How big is your water footprint?

The water we consume each day is more than just water from the tap. Knowing our "water footprint" can spark ideas to con...
Grades 8-12 Group work 2.3 hours

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Hydroelectricity and water use

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Women in STEM, past and present

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Adapting to extreme environments

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