Looking for some fun articles for your school or community newsletter? Check out the huge selection of articles on a variety of topics we have written. Aimed at a family audience these articles explain the science behind everyday topics. They are an excellent resource for your school and community group and save you time writing! Browse through our selection to find one that’s right for your group.
Featured Articles
October 2008: Scrub-a-dub-dub |
Science is all around us - even in the everyday things, including soap! |
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Archived Articles
March 2008: Science Begins At Home |
Children are natural Scientists and curious about the world around them. Encourage them to explore and discover the everyday science surrounding them. |
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February 2008: The Bare Fact about Wind Chill |
brrrr! The cold chill of winter. What makes some winter days so stingingly cold and others quite mild? |
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January 2008: The Science of Snow |
We see enough of that “white stuff” so what is it exactly? |
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December 2007: Curling Science |
If you’re a curling enthusiast, either a player or spectator, you probably haven’t given much thought as to how a rock curls. |
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November 2007: Scoring on Science |
Theres nothing quite like the familiar sound of puck. The satisfying crack it makes as it hits a stick. The sharp thud as it bounces off the boards. And the heart wrenching click as it hits the crossbar. |
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October 2007: Whats with the water? |
There’s nothing quite like a cool glass of water to quence your thirst. But it’s hard to get refreshed when that water smells like a family of frogs have taken up residence in the pipes. |
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August 2007: Swimmers Itch |
Ah, Summer! Warmer weather, holidays, visits from friends and relatives. It all seems idyllic, but don’t forget the sunburns, pesky mosquitoes and, possibly, swimmer’s itch. |
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July 2007: Rat Free Alberta |
Most Albertans dont know what a rat looks like. Many newcomers to Alberta have a hard time believing that the province is officially rat-free. |
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June 2007: Alberta - a nice place to nest |
One of the rarest and tallest birds in North America, the whooping crane, has a special place in Alberta. |
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May 2007: SuperNet connects all Albertans |
If you live in rural Alberta, chances are that you can thank the Alberta SuperNet for bringing countless resources, including high-speed Internet access, to your community. |
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April 2007: Raccoon Migration |
Apparently, people are not the only ones moving to Alberta in the last few decades. |
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March 2007: Owlets born in early spring |
Our noble provincial bird, the Great Horned Owl, is truly an early bird! |
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February 2007: Science is everywhere! |
Do you ever wonder why or how something works? Why snowflakes are all unique, how a motor runs, why your muscles hurt after playing a long soccer game? |
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January 2007: Pluto’s Status Dwarfed |
Science textbooks and lesson plans need to be revised after this past summer. |