Code Shapes in Scratch
Learners develop decomposition, pattern recognition and algorithmic thinking by using their knowledge of simple geometric figures to code shapes in Scratch.
Code a Dance in Scratch
Learners develop pattern recognition skills and learn about repetition and events by using Scratch to code a dance.
Oil Spill
Students learn about animals in water, human impacts, and are given materials to attempt to clean up a cooking oil spill.
Carbon Cycle and Greenhouse Gases
An experiment that demonstrates the greenhouse effect. Includes a presentation on the carbon cycle and student debate topics related to climate change.
Guess Who? Animal Sounds
Learn about Canadian animals and the sounds they make.
Storytime - The Greenhouse Effect
This workshop consists of two parts: a reading of the "Polar Bear, Why is Your World Melting?" by Robert E. Wells followed by the activity The Greenhouse Effect. Using some very ordinary items, participants are going to create a greenhouse and observe the greenhouse effect.
Storytime - Pollution We Can and Can't See
This workshop consists of two parts: a reading of the "An Earth Bot’s Guide to Plastic Pollution" by Russel Ayto followed by the activity Pollution We Can and Can't See. Using some very ordinary items at home, we're going to learn about ocean pollution and how it can contribute to climate change.
Storytime - Pollution in Plants
This workshop consists of two parts: a reading of the "The Last Tree" by Maria Quintana Silva and Silvia Alvarez followed by the activity Pollution in Plants. In this activity, participants will learn how plants absorb pollution from the environment to keep it safe and clean. They will discover why plants are important in the fight against climate change.
Storytime - Trouble-to-Toys
This workshop consists of two parts: a reading of the "When the Earth Shook" by Lisa Lucas followed by the activity Trouble to Toys. Participants will learn about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and make a toy out of recycled materials!
Lifecycle of Clothing and Microplastics
Filtering water after washing clothes can help prevent harmful plastic microfibers from polluted oceans and shorelines.
The Nature of Science
What is science? In this activity, youth learn about the different ways of studying the world around us. They will use the scientific method to design and test an alka seltzer rocket.
NitroGame
Nitrogen cycles through our ecosystems. It is an essential nutrient for many living things and plays a key role in the environment. However, too much nitrogen can be harmful.
Sparky McCloud's Day Off
Extreme weather occurs in many wild ways, which is affected by climate change! This workshop explores these implications.
Transportation and the Environment - Virtual Edition
In this workshop, students examine current and potential energy sources used for transportation, learn about fuel cell cars, explore the various types of fuels used in transportation and design their own vehicle.
Climate Change Expedition - Virtual
Students will analyze historical, long-term trends in climate and explore environmental process through hands-on activities to gain an understanding of weather and climate in Northern Canada and relate to their own experiences with local weather patterns to discuss the changing climate in the north.