Now Offering Virtual Workshops
After 31 years, Scientists in School is branching out. To support young scientists, teachers and parents during COVID, we are now delivering our engaging hands-on STEM workshops virtually. All of the highly investigative activities you expect, delivered safely and seamlessly to your classroom or community organization by a team of topic expert presenters.
The Virtual Workshop
Your inquisitive students, under the guidance
of experts, will become scientists, engineers
and environmental stewards while developing
the global competency skills they need to
become tomorrow’s STEM workforce.
Our virtual classroom and community workshops bring:
- Individually packaged investigative materials provided in advance
- Fun and relevant investigations that build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- The opportunity to highlight STEM careers and professional opportunities for students.
- Dynamic presenters, who are scientists, engineers, and topic experts.
"Even in its virtual format, Scientists in School remains my students' favorite workshop. It is the most engaging way to introduce a new science unit or to review and expand on the subject at the end of a unit. All the scientists we have had over the years have been knowledgeable, personable with a positive vibe and full of energy."
“My class absolutely loved having a virtual visit from a scientist. They were all 100% engaged and asked many questions throughout and after! They saw real science happen before their eyes and learned more about matter and the properties of solids and liquids. They had a hands-on experience that would have been difficult to organize on my own, so I truly appreciated this program and the efforts of the scientist who helped us. Thank you so much!”
“’As A Matter of Fact’ our presentation was a huge success! My students were so excited ‘to do real life science!’ as they would say. There were access points for all students to learn and participate in the experiment. I am undoubtedly a better teacher after participating in this program because I have an interesting and engaging way to explore and explain scientific concepts. The students said it best, 'Mme, this made science so much fun!'”
“I truly appreciate the access to engaging, meaningful learning opportunities provided by Scientists in School. Thank you to this organization that creatively motivates students and fosters their spirit of inquiry in the world around them.”
“My class participated in the 'Hooo's In The Owl Pellet?' workshop today. It was an introduction to our Human Body/Biodiversity units for science. The students loved the workshop and were very engaged! They all wanted to try the follow up activities. The presenter was patient, knowledgeable, and engaging. I was given resources that I can easily follow and use during our science units. I would definitely book another workshop and I know my students would love it!”
“During this time when schools are not able to offer as many extra-curricular programs for students, the Virtual Family Science Night from Scientists in School is a wonderful opportunity to provide students and families with an engaging and educational hands-on science program that includes students of a variety of grade levels, as well as their family members. I highly recommend this to other principals and school communities!”
For Educators: How to Register & Next Steps
View all our classroom workshops here. Once you’ve decided what works for you, fill out our new teacher form and a member of our team will approve your application. You can then book a workshop and view all your workshop details.
Our virtual workshops are simple and easy to setup.
Step 1 – View our classroom workshop topics. Choose your preferred topic(s)
Step 2 – Create an account
Step 3 – Book a workshop
Step 4 – Receive Mini Science Bags
Step 5 – Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Step 6 – Our expert presenter will lead workshop remotely
Create a free account to view all available workshops
Inspiring Future Innovators To Pursue STEM Careers
The future of Canada depends on the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. We engage children in hands-on classroom and community STEM workshops, encouraging them to question, investigate and discover science in the world around them. Sparking a long-lasting interest in STEM and the environment, inspiring children to think differently about a future STEM career path and challenging them to succeed are just a few of the things we accomplish in every workshop. We want children to believe they can achieve things they never thought were possible, until they had Scientists in School.
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Being a scientist is about asking questions, being curious, exploring, and experimenting – all things that children are naturally good at. Working together we can inspire young people in a way that will help them be successful, productive, and engaged in their communities.
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