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This infographic explores four different types of telescopes, where they are used, and how scientists use physics to combine different lenses and mirrors to learn more about space.

Students will learn about constellations and to describe the role of celestial objects in the traditions and beliefs of selected cultures and civilizations.

In this lesson, students explore the concept of what a force is and how forces affect our lives.

In this lesson, students come to understand the solar system in which they live. They will learn what makes a planet habitable and why most planets are inhabitable.

Students will be “over the moon” for this lesson, as they will be asked to observe the moon over a period of two months, document their observations, and learn the phases of the moon together as a class.

Star Scribe is an educational game experience created and designed by Brandon Bunnie.  Players will visit the surface of Earth’s moon and learn about several Cree constellations from Wilfred Buck a.k.a. “Star Guy.” 

Part 3 explores the design of the seahorse tail and how, despite being unusual, their tale provides greater flexibility when moving.

Part 2 explores the design of a humpback whale’s flipper, which is the secret behind their graceful and agile swimming.

art 1 explores what viewers can expect from the Design Redefined series, what biomimicry is, and why we replicate design found in nature into modern technology.

The Design Redefined Video Series is an engaging resource for learning about biomimicry, the act of using designs found in nature and animals to inspire man-made technologies and innovations.

Part 3 explores the different types of cloud formations, how they form, and where they can occur in the sky.

Part 2 explores the different phases in the water cycle, along with the concepts involved in the moving from one stage to another.

Part 1 explores each layer of the atmosphere and how they make up a protective surface for the Earth.

The What’s Above Us Video Series is an engaging resource for learning about the Earth’s atmosphere and the space beyond. Each video explores a different feature of the sky and provides examples of the interconnected systems that exist above us.

How is AI already integrated into our daily lives and how will it continue to grow?

Can AI help bridge the gap between responsive, sufficient healthcare and those living in rural and remote communities? The increased presence of portable medical and robotic devices might be able to show us how.

The Stitches & Switches Booklet includes activities that explore and blend sewing and technology to get creative with electronic circuits.

AI is no longer relegated to the realm of futuristic cartoons or sci-fi blockbusters; it has quickly integrated into many aspects of our communities and homes. In their day-to-day lives, humans encounter various forms of AI all the time.

Anybody who’s lived in a small town is probably used to receiving directions  like, “Oh, I live in the house with the blue roof behind the Coop,” or “The Country Food store is just past the Arctic Survival Store.” 

This comic retells the history of the IBM computer named “DEEP BLUE” defeating chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov.

Learn more about artificial intelligence while having fun.

In this lesson, students learn how a computer can be taught to categorize objects. This is something students already have experience with.

When artificial intelligence (AI) advances to a certain level, it may be possible to have conversations with machines that feel like speaking to a human. This exercise tests the current state of AI to see whether we can be fooled.