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Inspiring a lifelong interest in science for children and
youth and creating a greater awareness and
understanding of science.

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Our Programs

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Our programs are designed to show the importance of science, technology, and nature in our lives through hands on interactive and fun activities.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Seize the moment of excited curiosity. Share your passion and enthusiasm for science and inspire students to get excited about science too!

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Classroom Presentations

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Find out more about how you can enlist a volunteer scientist or engineer to come to your school to add a dynamic element to your lesson. The best part is: it’s free of charge.

Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom

Our Classroom presentations connect students and teachers with individuals in science and engineering related fields. The presenters volunteer their time to provide fun, interactive presentations which add depth to the curriculum, give real life examples, stimulate student thinking, and enlighten students about many science related careers. Some of the scientists who volunteer their time, have set presentations that they like to deliver to your students; others will use their expertise in a given area to create a unique interactive presentation that can be individually modified to meet the needs of your class.

Please refer to the table below for a list of grade 1-9 curriculum topics our volunteer scientists and engineers can present on. If you have a special request let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.

GradeUnit AUnit bUnit CUnit DUnit E
1 creating color seasonal changes building things senses needs of animals and plants
2 exploring liquids buoyancy and boats magnetism hot & cold temperatures small crawling and flying animals
3 rocks and minerals building with a variety of materials testing materials and design hearing and sound animal life cycles
4 waste and our world wheels and levers building devices and vehicles that move light and shadows plant growth and changes
5 electricity and magnetism mechanisms using electricity classroom chemistry weather watch wetland ecosystems
6 air and aerodynamics flight sky science evidence and investigation trees and forests
7 interactions and ecosystems plants for food and fiber heat and structure structure and forces planet Earth
8 mix and flow of matter cells and systems light and opical systems mechanical systems fresh water and salt water systems
9 biological diversity matter and chemical change environmental chemistry electrical principles and technologies space exploration

We also have volunteers for the following topics in grades 10-12:

General Chemistry (Science 10/20/30, Science 14/24, Chemistry 20/ 30)
General Biology (Science 10/20/30, Science 14/24, Biology 20/30)
General Physics (Science 10/20/30, Science 14/24, Physics 20/30)

The following specific topics can also be covered:

Ecology, Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Grade 4 and 5 Social Studies (relating to conservation)
Biology of Sexuality & Gender, Eating Behavior, Sensation & Perception, Brain & Behavior
Applied Math and Physics for Grade 11 and 12 students
Neuroscience Psychology

We can also put you in contact with other groups who offer science related materials and sessions.
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Full Booking Procedure

  • Outline of the booking procedure [pdf]

To make a booking, complete a speaker request form. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. Our email is  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and our telephone number is 
(780) 448 0055.

  • Speaker request form [pdf]
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