QJS Library Learning Commons
Science Resources
Check out this collection of activities and films that are sortable by topic and grade level, and are aligned with the BC curriculum. There are also resources in French!
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A variety of lessons and activities around electricity, conservation, energy, safety, and sustainability. Sortable by grade level, activity type, and duration.
Take a closer look at an extensive collection of rocks and minerals (including extraterrestrial ones) with this virtual microscope. Caution: very resource heavy, so may be slow.
Taking a walk and wondering if any of the plants you're seeing have food or medicinal uses? Wonder no more!
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3D scanned and rendered artifacts from the Smithsonian's various museums. Ever wanted to take a closer look at Neil Armstrong's space suit? Now you can.
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Provides a variety of options for looking at animal anatomy without the need to source the animals themselves. Some options are paid, but most are free.
Check out the weather live from one of the many webcams around Quesnel, or look at weather patterns locally or across the province.
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Collection of videos from the Canadian Museum of Healthcare about various historical medical artifacts and medical topics.
While the selection is small, these virtual labs by New Mexico State University are fully narrated and would thus be useful for students with lower literacy levels.
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Physics Girl is a YouTube channel created by Dianna Cowern that adventures into the physical sciences with experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries. Physics Girl has videos for every atom and eve.
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SciShow explores the unexpected. With each video Michael Aranda, Rose Bear Don't Walk, Stefan Chin, and Hank Green delve into the scientific subjects that defy our expectations and make us even more curious!
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This YouTube channel has videos that focus on answering scientific questions. Why do we dream? Why is there a moon? Is the 5-second rule true? Some of the older videos (older than 10 years) are not necessarily school appropriate.
A collection of videos and accompanying discussion and comprehension questions to help introduce ideas or guide thinking on science and technology topics.
Root & STEM is a free print and online STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) resource to support K–12 educators in teaching digital skills. Strong Indigenous focus.