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Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Astrobiology Investigation

In this activity, students will test different "alien soil samples" for signs of life.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Make a Crater!

Learners will build their very own crater and test different sized balls from various heights to see how their crater size may differ.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Constellation Viewers

Students will learn about stars and create a "constellation viewer" where they can create a constellation to look at.

Health Sciences Volunteer Activities

Storytime - Washing Your Hands

Read "My Hero is You" and learn about germs and the importance of washing your hands.

Storytime - Who Likes the Wind?

Storytime - Who Likes the Wind?

Read "Who Likes the Wind?" and learn about wind and renewable energy.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Storytime - Balloon Magic

Read "Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon" and learn about the properties of light.

Storytime - Cloud in a Jar

Storytime - Cloud in a Jar

Read "The Cloud Spinner" and learn about the water cycle in nature.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Constellation Detective

Students are given an unlabeled picture of a night sky and asked to find the constellations in it.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Let's Build a Telescope!

Learners will build their very own telescope and experience what it's like to look at different objects through a telescope lens.

Biology Volunteer Activities

Animal Adaptations

Students have the opportunity explore different ways that animals insulate themselves to stay warm in winter by testing different insulating materials in ice cold water (e.g., fur, cotton balls, foil, thermal sock, etc.).

Biology Volunteer Activities

Food Web Jenga

Students will learn about food chains and trophic levels, and then gain an appreciation for the complexity and interconnectedness of ecosystems and how food chains are affected by environmental events using a game of Jenga with colour-coded blocks.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Make Your Own Bottled Music

Students see how different amounts of air and water in a space can change the way we hear sounds.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Make a "Coat Hanger Walkman"

Students explore the science of sound by creating their own "Walkman" which transmits vibrations through a piece of string.

Chemistry Volunteer Activities

Create a Sunprint

Students will use a special type of paper that is sensitive to the sun to create fun prints and designs on the paper using sunlight.

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Students will go on an outdoor scavenger hunt to find things related to nature and the environment.