 
"Los Angeles is moving north towards San Francisco at the same rate your fingernails grow".
Natural World:
- Tornadoes ... how they're formed, and how we measure their strength.
- Volcanoes ... everything you need to know, plus information about the incredible eruption of Krakatoa.
- Metamorphic rocks ... modelling their formation with plasticene.
- Antarctica ... lots of information about the world's most southerly continent.
- The Earth at Night ... a spectacular satellite view.
- Freezing Water ... which freezes faster, hot or cold water?
- Passion Fruit ... find out about this tropical fruit.
- The Water Cycle ... an explanation, with pictures, including definitions of evaporation and condensation.
- Toiletpaper Timeline ... see the history of the earth, using a roll of toilet paper.
- The Hidden Lake ... one of the world's largest lakes is invisible! Find out more.
- See the Peace Region from Space ... a photo of us taken from the Space Shuttle, and a link to where you can see more!
- Snowflakes ... why are they six-sided? (This page was requested by an elementary student.)
- The Seven Wonders of the World ... have you ever wondered what they were? We were curious, so we researched it for you!
Technology:
- Glow Worm Candy ... what makes the worms light up?
- The Zamboni ... this symbol of Canadian hockey was actually invented in the U.S.
- The Smart Car ... tiny but cute!
- Incredible Sights ... amazing panoramic photos of incredible technology and places!
- The Eliica ... an electric car that can out-accelerate a Porsche 911!
- Archery ... its history, types of equipment, and a little science
- Extreme Machines ... they don't come any bigger or meaner than these monsters! Information about shovels, draglines, bulldozers, and trucks ... find out about the world's largest vehicles!
- The World's Largest Passenger Vehicle ... do you know what it is?
- The World's Largest Dam ... can you guess where it is?
- Supertankers ... find out about the world's largest ships.
- Treating Sewage and Drinking Water ... find out how it's done.
- Make a Solar Oven ... a simple project to make a solar cooker.
- Make Your Own Gizmo ... Draw a crazy machine and send it to us; you might win a prize!
- A Better Mousetrap ... discover how the Japanese do it!
Human Activities:
- How Much Sugar? ... do you kno0w how much sugar is in this common snack?
- The C.N. Tower in Toronto ... including its design and construction.
- The World Trade Center ... about the building, why it collapsed as it did, and possibilities for high-rise rescue.
- What is 'Room Temperature'? ... and why is it only 22°C?
- Why Do Clocks Run 'Clockwise'? ... a perplexing problem, which we attempt to answer.
- Defensive Driving ... learn how to avoid accidents!
- Using Seatbelts ... it could be worth your life!
- Facts About Humans ... you'll be amazed!
- Why Driving With One Headlight is Dangerous ... the reason may surprise you!
School Related:
- Brainstorming ... how it works.
- Science Fairs ... how to choose and complete a project. Complete information for WCS students.
- Science Experiment ... a sample Science Fair experiment.
- Science Project Errors We made them all in a sample project, so you won't.
- 'Theories' in Science ... if a theory isn't correct, is it wrong?
- Science 9 Review ... a self-checking multiple choice test full of good review questions.
- Science 9 Topics Concepts from the Science 9 course, explained and illustrated by students!
- Dr. Deadly's Science Lab ... mini experiments from the world of science, and a prize quiz question too!
Miscellaneous:
- Zoom in on Worsley ... view satellite images of the region that zoom you in closer and closer!
- 3-D Madness ... making 3D photos.
- Mini-hovercraft ... make your own working hovercraft!
- Unpleasant Facts ... you probably didn't need to know ...
- Cows and Music ... a report on an experiment to determine if cows give more milk when listening to music.
- Canada's Food Guide ... recommended servings, and lots of pictures.
- Myths and Fallacies ... things you may have thought were true, but really aren't.
- Teach Your Cat Tricks ... yes, your cat! Find out how here.
- The Future and Science Fiction ... Good science fiction ... what it's all about.
- Pseudoscience ... Which 'sciences' really aren't scientific at all?
- Hypnotism ... is it for real? How does it work? (This page was requested by a student, who, 'because of a recent experience, would really like to find out what it's all about').
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