Grades 1 to 6 • Cycles 1 to 3 (primary)
November 6 to 9, 13 to 16, and 20 to 23, 2012
Curriculum Days workshops complement and extend the Museum's regular school programs, and are the perfect way to introduce or review your science units. Students take part in two 45-minute hands-on workshops geared specifi cally to their grade level. Each workshop includes a 15-minute introduction on a specific topic, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on exploration. (ST26)
National Science and Technology Week Lectures
Grades 9 and up • Cycle 2 (secondary) and up
October 16 and 17, 2012
Enjoy one of the Museum's exciting lectures celebrating science and technology in Canada. A perfect opportunity for students to explore potential careers in science, while supplementing your science curriculum! (The full schedule will be available online in September 2012.) While at the Museum, take part in the "Science Trail Challenge," a scavenger hunt that tests students' knowledge of Canadian inventions and innovations.
What Museums Do: Behind the Scenes
Grades 5 and up • Cycle 3 (primary) and up
October 18, 2012 • National Science and Technology Week
May 17, 2013 • International Museums Day
Did you know that less than 2% of the Museum's collection is on display at any one time? Go behind the scenes and find out what exciting work is being done. Discover how artifacts are collected, restored, preserved, and stored as you visit the reserve collection and meet the people who work there. Learn what the collection reveals about the transformation of Canada. Reserve early — spaces are limited. Due to the nature of this program, groups must have a minimum of one adult supervisor per 10 students; maximum group size: 25 participants (larger groups can be split). Special fee: $8 per student (ST54)
Science and Engineering Olympics
Grades 7 and up • Cycle 1 (secondary) and up
February 20, 2013
This fun, hands-on, cross-curricular competition is designed to inspire students to consider careers in various science and engineering disciplines. Students work in teams, in one of six events, to conceptualize, create, design, build, and test their projects. On Olympics Day, teams bring their entries for testing before a panel of judges.
Biotechnology Days
Grades 9 and up • Cycle 2 (secondary) and up
May 7 and 8, 2013
Don't miss the Museum's popular Biotechnology Lecture Series, featuring two days of dynamic presentations by Canadian researchers and scientists. (The full lecture schedule will be available online in February 2013.) This annual lecture series is an opportunity for high school students to engage with prominent researchers and explore science, technology, and their impact on society.
Summer Fun Days
Grades 1 to 8 • Cycle 1 (primary) to Cycle 1 (secondary)
June 3 to 7, 10 to 14, 17 to 21, and June 24 and 25, 2013
Back by popular demand! End your school year at the Museum, and have your students participate in a range of hands-on activities and dynamic presentations. From experiments with movie-making, chromatography, crimesolving, roller coaster building, rocket-launching, and more, there's no better way to end the school year! (ST28)
