National Office Lending Library Kit

Participants learn how to identify animals that may live in their environment using “signs”. Then, they will learn how photogrammetry can be used to scan and make digital models out of animal tracks found in nature so that they can be 3D printed.

Welcome to the science of computational thinking! In this workshop, students learn how to code using a Code and Go Robot Mouse which can be programmed with travel directions to navigate through mazes.

The goal of this activity is for students to program a mouse to get from the starting position to the cheese wedges without going on squares occupied by cats or mouse traps.

Students will learn some foundational programming concepts and develop computational thinking skills through several screen-free activities.

In this workshop, students will explore what makes up a healthy forest, and how tree and soil health is important for sustaining ecosystems. Students will consider how human actions affect forests, and how forests are important in combatting climate change. Discussions will focus on positive actionable steps students can take to protect plant and soil health in their communities.

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.

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.

Students read a book about nests and then build their own bird's nest.

Experiment with different pulleys to lift a water bottle.

Students participate in a role-play to demonstrate the structure of DNA.

Make a DNA model out of candy!

Students will rank the supplies given for an expedition to the Arctic for scientific research in order of importance.

Students conduct an experiment to explore the albedo effect.

Students will analyze historical, long-term trends in climate and explore environmental processes to gain an understanding of weather and climate in Northern Canada.

This workshop explores water quality and the importance of healthy water systems.