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Energy

The water cycle

Learn how energy from the sun drives the water cycle and how water cycles around the Earth over and over again.

Grade 2 4 activities 1.7 hours
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Electricity

Water cycle and hydroelectricity

Watch a video and build a model turbine to learn how electricity in B.C. depends on the water cycle.

Grade 2 2 activities 45 mins
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Energy

Electricity generation and energy transformations

Explore the energy transformations that take place in various methods of generating electricity and then assess their impacts.

Grade 10 3 activities 2.2 hours
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Energy

Devices that transform energy

Explore devices that transform energy with a video, a show and tell presentation, and a creative hands-on activity that builds a chain reaction machine.

Grade 4 4 activities 2.6 hours
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Conservation

Hydroelectricity and nature

Trace the path of electricity from start to finish and commit to one energy-saving action.

Grade 4 2 activities 1 hour
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Energy

Energy transformations

Transform the way we think about energy with marbles, basketballs, outside adventures and a fun guessing game.

Grade 4 4 activities 1.7 hours

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