Behind-the-scenes at Science World (and from our homes around the region) our staff is questioning, prototyping, testing and evaluating to refine our programs to meet the needs of learners around BC. While the Tech-Up team has already coded with over 1,000 students this fall, our outreach team is working to develop and pilot virtual field trip workshops.

We can't wait to share more with you in a few weeks.

Held on Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, Tech-Up facilitators lead a session for your students to understand the fundamentals of coding through multiple activities that support learning. All workshops are tailored to grade level curriculum connections for ADST. 

OUTDOOR LEARNING AND PLACE-BASED EDUCATION

Upcoming Webinars from CBEEN and Green Teacher: 

Nov 4, 4:30pm PST  Ktunaxa story of Lighting, Thunder, Fox and Coyote, Nasuʔkin (Chief) Joe Pierre 
Nov 19, 3:30pm PST  Game of Groans–Winter is Coming! Tips and tricks for all classes to extend successful outdoor learning into the winter months, Dave Quinn
Dec 2, 4:30pm PST  Practical Approaches to Teaching Outside in Cold Weather, Tamara Harder, Marcia Klein, Tyler Rittinger, and Charlie Connor 

Upcoming Networking and Celebration Event: 

Dec 10, 4:30pm PST  Classrooms To Communities Winter Solstice Celebration. Join teachers, community educators and other leaders from across B.C. online to share successful practices and celebrate our work that connects students with place and the outdoors during these challenging times. What’s inspiring your practice?

In partnership with Call2Recycle®, the provincially approved consumer battery collection and recycling program, we are challenging schools to register for a used household battery recycling contest. Through participating in this contest, students will learn about caring for the environment and proper waste management.

Contest period: October 19–November 30, 2020

Students will be challenged to collect as many used consumer household batteries as they can to win one of four prizes for their school.

Be inspired by past BC Green Games projects: 

Springvalley Middle School Battery Magnet

Burnsview Secondary Battery Drive Campaign

Devon Gardens Elementary Battery Recycling Project

1) Raincoast Conservation Foundation Coastal Insights | Online learning videos featuring scientists, coastal educators and indigenous knowledge keepers on the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal BC to help students gain a new perspective on the coast. Watch the videos: Raincoast site or YouTube Playlist

If you have a minute, help Raincoast Conservation Foundation by filling out their Program Development Survey

2) TED Ed Earth School | Students will embark on adventures to help understand and celebrate our natural world, while learning about how dependent we are on our planet. There are 6 weeks left of school until Winter Break, and 6 weeks of Earth School themes! Visit TED Ed.

3) Outdoor Learning Store | Equipment and resources for BC students and teachers, with all revenue going towards non-profit orgs: EEPSA, CBEEN and Take Me Outside. Check it out.

4) Nerd alert! If you've been following our campaign you'll know Science World's new online store is selling the perfect items for the nerds and nerds-in-training in your life. It's cool to be uncool.

CALLING ALL FUTURE SCIENCE LEADERS! 

Do you know a high school student who dreams of a life in STEAM and who wants exciting challenges outside of the classroom? Our in-person program has been adapted to prioritise safety and hygiene during the pandemic whilst engaging our students in fun, hands-on activities. This year the Future Science Leaders program celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Join us in the coming months as we share stories from alumni about how FSL impacted their lives.