Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

The universe is the vast space in which we can observe natural phenomena related to all forms of matter – from the tiniest atom to the most gigantic galaxy!

Energy is a property of a system that makes things happen. There are seven major forms of energy: electrical, radiant, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, chemical and nuclear. Can you give examples of devices powered by each of these forms of energy?

Energy is a property of a system that makes things happen. There are seven major forms of energy: electrical, radiant, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, chemical and nuclear. Can you give examples of devices powered by each of these forms of energy?

Hydrogen. The Sun produces masses of hydrogen as it consumes itself.

The Northern Lights or Aurora borealis are a celestial display of light that is frequently visible in the Polar Regions. This beautiful light show is caused by electric particles emitted by the Sun hitting the upper atmosphere of the Earth. In Canada, the Aurora borealis is often seen in the northern sky on cool autumn nights.

Light is a form of energy made up of electromagnetic waves that can be seen with the naked eye. The waves move around in a pattern similar to the way wavelets ripple in a pond when you skip a stone on the water.