Our World

Big Changes!

Thanks to significant support from BC Hydro, we've undergone big changes in Our World. We’ve got a whole new hands-on (and feet-on!) electricity exhibit, complete with a kinetic wheel, a wind tunnel and solar panels. You can even try your hand at using water to generate electricity! Be sure to stop by and give it a try yourself.

Enjoy our New Electricity Exhibit?

Want to learn more about sustainable electricity options? Check out our new website that complements the electricity exhibit in the Our World gallery: www.scienceworld.ca/electricity

Featured Links

• www.myfrog.ca, a kids game website where you can create a frog character that will preserve and protect their world, Frog Hollow.
• http://www.electrocity.co.nz/, online computer game that lets players manage their own virtual towns and cities and also teaches players all about energy, sustainability and environmental management in New Zealand.

Related Links

Visit this website to turn aluminum can tabs into cool accessories.
www.instructables.com/id/Pop-Tab-Bracelets/

Visit this website to learn about upcycling garden waste. 
sharonkallis.com/events/

Visit this website for creative re-use of man-made refuse.
www.junkology.com/creativebook.htm

Visit this website to learn about melting old records into new creations.
www.threadbanger.com/post/11661/weekly-diy-roundup-unwanted-vinyl-record-projects

Visit this website to learn about upcycling toilet paper rolls into ornaments.
upcycleus.blogspot.com/2011/09/upcycling-toilet-paper-rolls.html

Visit this website to learn how to transform your used toothbrush into a stylish bracelet.
www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toothbrush-Bracelet

Visit this website to learn how to create your own pop can jewellery.
www.craftstylish.com/item/45744/how-to-turn-a-soda-can-into-a-spring-flower-brooch/page/all

Visit this website to learn how to design your own refrigerator magnet using plastic bottle caps.
agirlscreation.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/recycled-plastic-bottle-cap-magnet-craft/

Visit this website to learn how to make this handy basket out of coffee sleeves.
www.ehow.com/way_5467849_crafts-make-starbucks-coffee-sleeves.html

Visit this website to learn how to make this plastic bag laptop case.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oddEWnj7X0

Visit this website to learn how to create a holiday wreath from used clothing.
www.craftbits.com/project/wreath-fabric-swatch

Visit this website to learn how to make a bracelet from a used bicycle chain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uUGvst7y7U