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Handling kitchen food waste for composting

STEM Storytime – Collect, Create, Compost!

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Bethany Stahl’s book, "Save the Scraps" and complete a hands-on science activity about composting! 

In this activity, students will learn about how composting works and discuss why it is important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change. Then, using everyday household materials, they will then create their own compost. 

For this activity, students will need: 

School children exploring insects

STEM Storytime – Insects

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Cathryn Sill's book, "About Insects" and complete a hands-on science activity about insects and caterpillars!

In this activity, students will learn about insects and their large biodiversity. They will use everyday materials to make caterpillars and "feed" them and watch them grow!

For this activity, students will need:

Kids recycling

STEM Storytime – Trouble-to-Toys

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Lisa Lucas's book, "When the Earth Shook" and complete a hands-on science activity about upcycling waste!

In this activity, students will learn about how waste contributes to climate change and a solution for this problem. Using everyday household items, they will turn a waste item into a fun new toy.

For this activity, students will need:

Heart in the clouds

STEM Storytime – Cloud in a Jar

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Tomie de Paola's book, "The Cloud Book" and complete a hands-on science activity about clouds!
Marshmallows and forces

STEM Storytime – Forces and Motion

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Lynne Mayer's book, "Newton and Me" and complete a hands-on science activity about forces and motion!
Leopard camouflage

STEM Storytime – Camouflage

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Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Louise and Richard Spilsbury's book, "Animal Adaptations" and complete a hands-on science activity about animal adaptations and camouflage!
Child reading interesting book to his friend snowman at the backyard

STEM Storytime - Winter Specials

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Join us for the STEM Storytime Winter Special! For four weeks, we will host an EXTRA Storytime session each week for Early Years to Grade 3 where a volunteer will read a storybook and lead participants through a hands-on STEM activity connected to the story.