Science at home resources

Explore stories of Diversity in STEM through this incredible profile of amazing ideas and the people who developed them.

This podcast explores how people with disabilities and skilled volunteers collaborate to create custom tools to overcome barriers at home, work, and play.

Did you know that our senses can fool us? Although our tongues can perceive at least five different tastes, our sense of smell is really what give us a sense of flavour.

Step into the past in this VR walking tour of rail cars used by Governors General, Royal parties, and various dignitaries.

Ingenium’s Artifact soundscapes tour brings seven artifacts to life through immersive soundscapes, oral histories, and in-depth written accounts, offering a captivating auditory journey into the past.

This virtual exhibition explores the unique intersection of art and science through the lens of Canada’s Central Experimental Farm.

This virtual exhibition celebrates humanity’s greatest innovations and discoveries through stories of inventors, scientists, and visionaries, offering an interactive journey through the key moments and inventions that have shaped our world.

Discover the transformative impact of the snowmobile on winter life in Canada and beyond in this virtual exhibition.

This virtual exhibition delves into one of Canada’s most iconic and controversial engineering feats—the Avro Arrow.

Explore the rich history of the McIntosh Red apple and its journey from a chance discovery to a celebrated symbol of Canadian heritage.

This virtual exhibition chronicles the path of the first vial of COVID-19 vaccine—from production to the arm of a Canadian healthcare worker.

Learn more about aquatic species in Atlantic Canada at risk of disappearing forever.

The annual Kenneth Molson Lecture Series is a free, bilingual, and engaging public lecture featuring a diverse panel of experts who share their insights on timely aerospace themes.

If you’ve ever seen a rusty building, or the green copper roof of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, you’ve seen chemical weathering in action.

Seeing isn’t always believing, especially when refraction is involved! See how water bends light, “breaking” a pencil right before your eyes.

Your digestive system is full of “good” bacteria that aid digestion and boost health. Try a fun experiment and make a probiotic smoothie packed with live bacteria!

Discover how fruits and vegetables support your health while learning to regrow plants from scraps and create delicious recipes in these fun experiments!

Learn about proteins and their role in your body through fun experiments with eggs and pulses. Discover how protein-rich foods help you stay strong and healthy!