After 18 months without field trips under the dome we can't wait to watch students experience Science World in person again!

Additionally, we would like to thank all of the teachers and students who participated in online programming during this period: Tech-Up workshops, Online Science Adventures, and Scientists and Innovators in Schools. We have learned a lot through piloting, testing and evaluating, and responding to your feedback and we are excited to continue to deliver online programs to your classrooms into the future. 

This month's newsletter is jammed full of great opportunities. Scroll down to find out about: 

• Applying for our Class Bursary
• Free online programs for Science Literacy Week
• Teacher's Night Out October 4
• Workshops and other events (for teachers and youth)

Do you have a class in grades K–12 that you would like to receive an online program or bring on a field trip to Science World? Science World is delighted to offer bursaries for underserved schools once again.

Choose from:

• Online Science Adventure for one class (100% of program fees)
• Online Tech-Up Workshop for one class (100% of program fees)
• Field Trip to Science World for up to two classes per request (100% of general admission and program fees, and return transportation: school bus fees or a TransLink invoice up to $500 unless otherwise identified).

Bursaries are available for ONE of the above offerings per school year per teacher request. If your school requires more than one bursary please complete a separate application for additional requests.

NOTE:
Program delivery begins October 1.
Field trips: Proof of vaccination will be required for all visitors ages 12+. 

Plan your field trip

Highlights include:

• Preview the fall feature exhibition Backyard Adventures
• Be the first to find out about the exciting spring feature exhibition and help us plan complementary programming
• Tour the studios to see the delivery side of Online Science Adventures
• 20% off in Kaleidoscope, the science store
• Receive in-person advice from our educators to plan a Science World experience for your class

October 4, entry times between 5:30 - 7pm, event ends at 8pm, Science World

Pre-registration only; proof of vaccine required. This professional event is for teachers and teacher candidates only. Guests and children will NOT be admitted to this event.

Science World is celebrating the success of Robin Yadav, a participant in Science World’s Future Science Leaders (FSL) program, who received a Schulich Leaders Scholarship. “I decided to take the skills I was learning in FSL and build software that uses deep learning to identify and locate fire. The hard skills—like robotics, microcontrollers, and soldering—enabled me to do this. But the soft skills helped too. I learned collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving, which guided me through the challenges I faced throughout my projects.” Read Robin’s full story. 

Future Science Leaders is holding an online information session for teachers, students and parents on November 15. Join us to find out more about this fantastic program for Metro Vancouver high school students! 

Scientists and Innovators in Schools is now taking requests for online presentations by volunteer career mentors. This program is offered to grades K-12 everywhere in BC. Request a mentor visit. 

Make observations, form predictions, conduct experiments and think like a scientist in Science Unpacked presented by TELUS, a new 3-part video series from Science World. 

September 21-23: Climate and Adaptability, a 3-day online event for Science Literacy Week presented by the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST). 

September 23: Indigenous Resources and Perspectives for Outdoor Learning with Faye O'Neil, from Canada's non-profit Outdoor Learning Store.  

Sept 25: Paths to the Future - an online youth networking event from Science World for Indigenous youth curious about career paths in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and math). 

October 4-29: Join BC Hydro to complete 10,000 #ActsOfClean this fall! Sign your class up now for the Climate Action Challenge to get information on weekly challenges, prizes and livestream events. 

Follow us for more ideas! We share these and other fantastic opportunities for professional development and classroom planning on our Twitter: @scienceworldTR

Reach out if you have ideas for how Science World can support you and your students this year. I would love to hear from you by email: schools@scienceworld.ca.

Yours scientifically,

Kate Henderson

School Engagement Manager

Science World is committed to ensuring our programs uphold anti-racist values that allow visitors to feel safe and welcomed.

We gratefully acknowledge that Science World is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlí ̓ lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.