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A Day at the Canadian Space Center

Virtual Visits and Key People | Added on April 13, 2009

If you’re interested in a career in space or scientific technology, take a VIP tour of John H. Chapman space center. The tour involves a full day of activities in one of Canada’s space centers. The exploration of space is one of the most ambitious scientific and technological endeavours ever... 

Canada in space

Experiential Tools | Added on April 13, 2009

Ever been interested in being an astronaut?  Watch how these astronauts live in space.  Click on the icon that reads “Living in space” and go through the short videos for an experience in space.  Don't forget to test your skills in the astronaut school where you can test your abilities... 

Web Developer's Virtual Library

Experiential Tools | Added on April 13, 2009

Visit this site in order to build your own Web page. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the tutorials for beginners. However, it is very time consuming and requires dedication to complete. A lot of reading is required as well as a general knowledge of terms. 

School to Career

Virtual Visits and Key People | Added on April 13, 2009

In addition to the opportunity to try out one task that the professional must perform on his or her job, this site has videos of what a typical day on the job looks like. Click on "A day in the life of" on the left hand menu or "Ask a... 

Actuarial Science

Experiential Tools | Added on October 24, 2008

Actuarial science is a discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in the insurance and finance industries. It is an appropriate field of study for people with meticulous habits and strong mathematics skills.  

Actuaries in Action

Virtual Visits and Key People | Added on October 17, 2008

Actuarial science includes a number of subjects, including probability and statistics, finance, and economics. It is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to evaluate risk in the insurance and finance industries.  

DNA Detective

Experiential Tools | Added on May 25, 2008

After you discover the ABCs of DNA, this game puts you in the shoes of a detective who interviewed several suspects as well as the victim of a crime. Virtually collect and examine blood samples at the scene of a crime and analyze them in the laboratory. From you results, you must... 

Tuberculosis

Experiential Tools | Added on April 22, 2008

A famous scientist, Robert Koch, once prooved with certainty that the dreaded disease tuberculosis was caused by a specific bacteria. Play this game to explore why and prove that his hypothesis is correct. 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Experiential Tools | Added on April 22, 2008

You're a resident at a University Hospital and are about to prepare a patient for an MRI. Unfortunately four people are in the waiting room however, only one should be there. Determine who that patient is and then continue along to provide an internal image of the correct patient. 

Electrocardiogram

Experiential Tools | Added on April 22, 2008

Patients who have significant cardiovascular health risks must undergo an electrocardiogram to determine what type of cardiovascular issues they might have. The Heart of Electricity is an instruction booklet of sorts and may be read prior to playing the game to develop an understanding of the electrostatic nature of the... 

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