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STEM brought to life
Workshops that engage kids in seeing,
Canada's Leading Science Education Charity for Kids
annual statistics for 2017-2018
703,000
Children and Youth Inspired
26,490
Hands-on Classroom and Community Workshops
19,530
Teachers Mentored
2,778
Schools Full of Eager Young Scientists
345
Communities Across Ontario & Alberta
84
Classroom and Community STEM Workshop Topics
Our Award-winning Workshops
Scientists in School provides young scientists from Kindergarten to Grade 8 with classroom workshops that are curriculum-aligned and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused. We extend science learning outside of the classroom with community-based workshops for ages 3-12 at camps, daycares, after-4 programs, libraries, and more. Our presenters bring subject expertise, discovery-based learning methodologies, and specialized materials and equipment making every workshop hands-on.
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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Teacher & Parent Resources
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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Make an Impact
By becoming involved with Scientists in School, you are choosing to invest your time, expertise or money in something bigger than our organization; you are giving children the chance to develop skills, explore science and get excited about learning.
Get Involved"The enthusiasm for learning you provide motivated me to improve my practice and run a more hands-on, inquiry-based program."
“The workshops offered by Scientists in School are better than most field trips you can take your students on. Each student gets a hands-on opportunity and a sense of success. Even the most reluctant learner feels a sense of teamwork and involvement.
These workshops are a must!”
“I have had at least five workshops for my students. They have always been informative, comprehensive and great hands-on learning for my students. Experiments are difficult to plan and the gathering of materials needed is always a challenge.
These workshops complement and wrap-up my science lessons in a great way.”
“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 students can't wait for me to book another [workshop] and some of the parents have commented that their child is taking a real interest in science now. I will be booking this every year and will be telling all my teaching friends about this great opportunity!”
News & Announcements
Meet Natalie: From Scientists in School Alumna, to Future Engineer
Over the last 30 years, we’ve come across thousands of promising students with undoubtedly bright futures. Natalie is one of them. The Mechanical Engineering student, who is in her second year at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, is also a Scientists in School participant alumna. We’re delighted to share Natalie’s wonderful story of