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Canada Science and Technology Museum Special School Programs and Events 12 Celebrate National Science and Technology Week in Canada October 14 to 23, 2011 Curriculum Days Grades 1 to 6 • Cycles 1 to 3 (primary) November 2 to 4, 8 to 10, and 15 to 17, 2011 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 specifically 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 18 and 19, 2011 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 2011.) While at the Museum, take part in the “Science Trail Challenge,” a scavenger hunt that tests students’ knowledge of Canadian inventions and innovations. Reservations: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416 What Museums Do: Behind the Scenes Grades 5 and up • Cycle 3 (primary) and up October 20, 2011 • National Science and Technology Week May 18, 2012 • 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 22, 2012 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. Engineering Challenge 2012 Grades 4 to 6 • Cycles 2 and 3 (primary) March 1, 2012 With the assistance of an engineer in the classroom, students work in teams to engage in a problem-solving challenge. Student teams apply engineering principles to design and build a structure that is tested in a final competition held at the Museum during National Engineering Week. This activity is closely linked to the science and technology curriculum. For further information on how your class can enter the Engineering Challenge, please contact the National Research Council at 613-993-9234. Registration is limited!
Canada Science and Technology Museum 13 Biotechnology Days Grades 9 and up • Cycle 2 (secondary) and up May 9 and 10, 2012 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 in February 2012.) 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 4 to 8, 11 to 15, and 18 to 20, 2012 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) For Teachers Discover the Museum Days Faculties of education, co-ordinators, and principals: help teachers rediscover the Museum as a teaching resource. Free sessions at the Museum are available for groups of 20 or more teachers who also book a guided tour of the Museum. Sessions familiarize teachers with the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, online resources, and educational services (available September to January). Coming September 2011 — Online Exhibition In Search of the Canadian Car Browse through online “showrooms” featuring cars that are designed, manufactured, marketed, and purchased by Canadians. Learn more about the impact that cars have had on Canadian society. Be sure to explore the exhibition’s curriculum-linked activity ideas. canadiancar.technomuses.ca This exhibition was funded through a grant from the Virtual Museum of Canada. sciencetech.technomuses.ca
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