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Oil Spill

How to Clean Up Oil Spills [Experiment]

The question of ‘how to clean up oil spills?’ is an important one. Oil spills are a devastating human-caused form of pollution that has lasting effects on the environment and marine wildlife. However, oil spills can be very tricky to

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Dandelion in the wind

How Clean Is Your Air?

In this activity we’ll do a simple experiment to see what little objects are floating through the air, to learn a bit about air pollution.  What is Air Pollution? Air pollution occurs when gases, dust, smoke, or odour get into

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Lightning

Static Electricity Experiment

Here we’ll explore the power of static electricity with TWO activities: we’ll separate pepper from salt, and bend water! What is Static Electricity? A static charge occurs when there is an imbalance between positive and negative charges on the surface

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Balloons

Make a Balloon-mobile

Cars that we drive on the road are most often powered by gasoline. But how does that gas turn into the energy that makes a car move? In this activity we’ll learn about forms of energy, and use a balloon

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Minecraftpalooza: What a Success!

STEM Camp’s free March Break Minecraftpalooza event was a tremendous success! We were so proud of the creations our campers made! Take a look at just a few of the amazing creations they built, individually and together. Below, our Moderators

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Kaleidoscope

Make Your Own Kaleidoscope

Looking to make your own kaleidoscope? Look no further! Read on to get the full instructions and materials list below. Even more awesome? We’ll dive into the science too. And on that note – pop quiz: What is the light

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gardening soil and scoop

Which Soil Is Best for Plants?

Which soil is best for plants? The truth is, not all soil is created equal when it comes to supporting plant life. So how do you find the best soil for your little seedlings to grow? In this activity, we’ll

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Lava Lamp

Erupting DIY Lava Lamp

Are you excited to DIY your own bubbling lava lamp? Watching a lava lamp’s coloured bubbles rise and sink involves more science than meets the eye! The different densities and polarities of the various components of a lava lamp show

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Running shoes

Sports, STEM, and Shoes

In our everyday lives, shoes play a critical role: they protect our feet, help prevent injury and more. Shoes in sports have to work even harder for the athletes wearing them, to help improve performance for the different people and

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