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 a hands-on activity. Using some very ordinary items at home, we're going to learn about 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 hands-on activity. Using some very ordinary items at home, we're going to learn about the pollution we can and can’t see.
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 hands-on activity. Using some very ordinary items at home, we're going to learn how plants are important in the fight against climate change as they help absorb pollution from the environment to keep it safe and clean.
Storytime - Trouble-to-Toys
This workshop consists of two parts: a reading of the "When the Earth Shook" by Lisa Lucas followed by a hands-on activity called Trouble-to-Toys. Using some very ordinary items at home, we're going to learn about how they can create a toy out of recycled items.
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.
The Crazy Crop Conundrum! Climate Edition
Many environmental factors can impact plant growth, and as a farmer, you will have to look for genetic modifications that can help you grow the best crop this year!
Food Web Jenga - Climate Change Extension
Students will learn about the importance of food webs and how climate change can disrupt them.
Sensitive Shells
Discover the impacts of ocean acidification by observing the effect of acidity on shellfish.
Cylinders and Everyday Structures (Grade 1)
Test different structures to see how strong they are!
Fat, Fur and Feathers
Students explore whether fat, fur and feathers keep them warm on snow/ice.
Conservation of Energy
Students learn about conservation of energy, measure the bounce of a ball at different heights and then use elastic potential energy to make a paper glider fly having kinetic energy.
Digestive System (Grade 5)
Students model how food travels through our digestive system and do a digestive system art work.
Bird's Nest
Students read a book about nests and then build their own bird's nest.
Biodiversity and Ecosystems - Clay Pressings
Students will learn about biodiversity and ecosystems and create clay castings of leaves or seeds.