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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 transformations and their environmental impacts

Decide which energy transformations have the greatest environmental impacts on the environment.
Grade 10 Class discussion 30 mins
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How can the environmental impact of energy transformations be reduced?

Develop three practical tips for reducing the environmental impact of energy transformations involved in electricity gen...
Grade 10 Thought starter 30 mins
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Energy generation and speciation

How do different forms of energy production influence changes in species?
Grade 11 Group work 40 mins
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Biomimicry and energy

Let’s discover how nature can inspire design to solve energy challenges.
Grades 10, 11 Quiz 1 hour
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Sharing energy

Explore how energy sharing and green solutions can save energy and connect communities.
Grade 10 Game 1.3 hours
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Understanding grid systems

Explore how electricity is generated and distributed through grid systems, to even the most remote communities in B.C.
Grade 10 Group work 1.3 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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