Make a Leaf Chromatography Bookmark

Do you know why leaves change colour in the fall? CAGIS member Zoe (age 15) knows the answer! Investigate the rainbow of pigments hidden in a single leaf in this DIY STEM activity.
Meet Tradeswoman, Jordan Whidden
How do you inspect the inside of a metal tube without cutting it open? Jordan Whidden, a technician with Ontario Power Generation, can tell you how! Read on to learn more about Jordan’s journey and the day in the life of a tradeswoman.
Sneak Peek 2026!
CAGIS programs are back this September with exciting IN-PERSON and ONLINE STEM adventures! Make sure your membership is active to sign up for upcoming events. Read on for a sneak peek!
#InspiredByCAGIS: Karah Jensen, Mathematics
Karah participated in CAGIS for 10 years, from age 7 until the end of high school! She played hockey, rugby, and basketball, and modeled outside of school. Where is she now?! Read on to find out, hear about how CAGIS inspired her current path, and learn about the endless possibilities for a degree in mathematics.
Meet Tradeswoman, Desiree T. Smith
Have you ever met a Double Journeyperson? CAGIS youth have! Desiree T. Smith, AKA The Floor Diva, is a skilled expert in carpentry and tile setting, and a passionate advocate for women in the trades. Read on to discover her path to becoming a Double Journeyperson, and what this unique achievement means in the skilled trades.
Colour-Changing Slush Lemonade
Looking for ways to stay cool this summer? CAGIS member, Sophia (age 15), has perfected a chemistry-inspired colour-changing slush lemonade! Click below to give it a try!
Congratulations to our 2026 Graduating Teen Ambassadors
Find out where our graduating Teen Ambassadors are headed next.
Can you hear the spring?
Spring is here, and that means we see green trees, flowers, and sunshine! But what do we hear? Read on to find out who announces the spring, what they tell us, and why they matter.
DIY Wildflower Seed Balls
Not sure what to include in your gardens this spring? Try this recipe for creating your own native wildflower seed balls. It’s easy, fun, and, instead of digging holes, it only requires good aim!
Meet Mikaela: CAGIS Virtual Coordinator, STEM Communicator, and Aerial Acrobat
From a master’s degree in oceanography to a career in science communication, CAGIS Virtual Coordinator, Mikaela, has followed her curiosity every step of the way.