Join BC Hydro and Science World to learn about how we're powered by water in BC and why it’s so important to conserve energy. Expect fun demos including a hovercraft demo and a watermelon drop, and hear from an electrical engineer at BC Hydro. 

Tune in to Science World's Facebook page to watch live, and ask questions to the presenters, on Thursday, April 8 at 1:00pm. Look for an archive of this session available a few days later on Science World's Youtube page.

TECH-UP CODING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS 

$50 + GST 

These workshops are tailored to grade level curriculum connections for ADST, and are designed to introduce your students to the fundamentals of coding and computational thinking through multiple activities that support learning. 

"We all really learned a lot and had a lot of fun too. Quite a few students took what they learned and then continued on their own over the weekend in their free time."

- Teacher, SD 69

Grades:

2–4:  Bee Bot Bop
4–7:  Say It With Scratch
7–9:  Marvellous Micro:bits

Do you know a high school student who enjoys science, technology, engineering, art & design, math or all of the above? Registration for Science World's 2021-2022 Future Science Leaders program--our 11th year!--is open now. 

This program is designed to engage curious teens with the nature of science, unleash creative potential, and build a life-long network of like-minded peers. FSL has been nurturing young science enthusiasts for a decade.

“In FSL, there was a focus on learning through asking questions. Everyone would ask questions. There was always time to ask questions. Now, when I’m in class, instead of taking notes, I just write down questions." 

- Stephanie Q, FSL 2019

The Future Science Leaders program meets weekly in either Surrey or Vancouver where they learn essential scientific skills, meet experts and innovators and apply their new knowledge. Financial assistance is available for those who need it. Applications are due May 1, 2021. 

Earth Month and Community Science Month

We like to think of Science World as not only a contributor to science education in BC but also a referral source to other great resources. We know it takes time to find the good stuff and your time is limited! This month as the weather around the province improves, get your students outside doing science!

-Seek: We love this kid-friendly version of iNaturalist for students to start identifying the nature that's around them

-Science apps that turn your phone into a laboratory (Pop Sci)

-Daily activities for Earth Month (Green Learning)

-Top citizen science projects (SciStarter)

-Science World's spring activity pack

-Get inspired by past BC Green Games student action projects 

Each workshop is 60 mins in length, and will include a short presentation, time for discussion, and a Q&A session.

A certificate of attendance is available for anyone who requires this. All workshops include draw prizes for one $50 gift card for the Outdoor Learning Store and two Take Me Outside Field Journals with Waterproof Paper. Every registrant will receive a 5% discount code for resources and equipment available in the Outdoor Learning Store (all proceeds of the store go towards supporting outdoor learning organizations).

-April 29,  4pm PST   Gillian Judson: Imaginative Ecological Education.

-April 27,  4pm PST   David Sobel: The Sky Above And The Mud Below: Lessons From Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens

-May 4,     4pm PST   Laura Gilbert (Water Rangers): Water Testing Resources & Equipment For Educators

-May 6,     4pm PST   Ian Shanahan (Green Teacher): Teaching Kids and Teens About Climate Change

New! Earthy Chats podcast for educators: Long-time educators Ian Shanahan from Green Teacher and Jade Harvey-Berrill from the Outdoor Learning Store and Stoked on Science facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas on best practices, changing trends and new insights about the outdoor and environmental learning field.

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. 

Kate Henderson

School Engagement Manager