Learning module looking at scientific explanations. Discussion covers theories and how they develop, some well-known theories and their origins, and how theories are revised and refined. Also, covers hypotheses and laws. The three...

Read to find out how creativity has played a significant role during experimentation.

Instructional module focusing on the nitrogen cycle. Discussion includes the requirement of nitrogen by all organisms, the five processes in the nitrogen cycle, and how humans impact this cycle. The site also includes an interactive...

A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the processes of weathering and erosion, along with their effects. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

An explanation of data from collection to analysis. Includes a discussion of how the same data may be interpreted various ways by different individuals.

Learn about the importance of wildlife in our lives. Look at the role of wildlife in natural processes, as well as in science, agriculture, and medicine. Also, discover how wildlife factors into the Canadian economy. Finally find out how...

The Welikia Project examined what the landscape of New York City looked like in 1609. Use the map to explore the city then and compare it to today. Provides a collection of thirteen lessons for upper elementary but which can be adapted...