What is our primary source of heat and light? How do the daily and seasonal cycles of the Earth affect everyday life? Students will answer these questions and more with a trip to the museum’s inflatable planetarium.

This free resource package will help you to share the wonders of the night sky with your students. Students can observe how the movement of our planet influences our daily rituals, the changing of

Students study a variety of scientific concepts through a single common object — the bicycle. Discover how this wheeled device has been modified over time in response to consumer demand, as well as

Students discover how energy is produced in today’s world. They take part in hands-on activities on the basics of electromagnetism, and conduct experiments using renewable electrical energy sources.

This program allows students to observe how their own energy can be converted into movement. They will also investigate how various forms of energy can be used to power everyday devices.

Students explore how humans live and work on the International Space Station with activities that demonstrate the effects of microgravity. They will explore technologies that sustain life in the Space

This program allows students to examine the properties of materials through an exploration of liquids and solids

Students explore the characteristics of light using ray boxes, mirrors, lenses, prisms, and filters. They discover the fundamentals of reflection, refraction, colour, and perception, and have fun

This program introduces students to the power of simple machines, and how we use pulleys and gears in our everyday lives. They will experiment with pulley systems to discover how they help with tasks such as lifting heavy objects.

Self-guided tours are an ideal way to chart your own course through the exhibitions, as you and your students explore the museum’s superb collection at your own pace.