Scientists in School2020-2021 CURRICULUM-ALIGNED VIRTUAL STEM WORKSHOPS

Kindergarten to Grade 8 | Ontario

To book, visit https://sisbookings.powerappsportals.com/en-US/

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“Scientists in School provides unparalleled

experiences for our students.The experiential learning involved

is probably the strongest I’ve seen. Thank you so much and keep up the

amazing work!”

GRADES 1-3

KINDERGARTEN

$220 | 60 minutes | Virtual Sessions | Maximum 27 | Kits delivered aheadTo book, visit https://sisbookings.powerappsportals.com/en-US/

Sticky ScienceKindergarten

Get sticky with it!Discover the science of sticky.

Make your own glue from food products and test them to see

how they hold. Create your own sticky art. And of course, there will be

silly putty!

On the Move!Kindergarten

Explore how things move! Discover the science behind a

magic trick, defy gravity by creating a balancing bird, engineer a car

and race it to the finish line. We’ll be on the move!

Structures, Materials and More

Grade 1

Follow an engineer’s journey from materials to structure. Explore a

variety of materials to understand their qualities. Then, through exploration and observation, test for structural

effectiveness. Finally, build with materials to understand the

purpose of structures.

PropertiesReally Matter!

Grade 2

Liquids and solids are everywhere! Explore household solids and liquids and

how they interact with each other. Investigate the properties of solubility,

absorption and buoyancy. Then engineer the solution to a common problem.

Create an unusual concoction from an everyday solid and

watch it dance!

StrongStructures

Grade 3

Build your knowledge of structural strength as a junior engineer. Discover how to design a structure to withstand

both tension and compression. Test different materials for strength, and

investigate how the strength of a material can be altered by

manipulating its shape.

Participants receive their own mini-science kit and get to keep

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“The excitement and take-homes that students are able to share

with their families keeps the learning relevant, and for many it invigorates new questions and inspires further

exploration. The very heart of science, and hope of every teacher. Thank you!”

Participants receive their own mini-science kitand get to keep all materials!

“No better way to get students engaged and learning than hands-on activities.

My students were hooked within minutes and were engaged all the way through. A great presentation with rich learning

for all students.”

GRADES 4-6

$220 | 60 minutes | Virtual Sessions | Maximum 27 | Kits delivered aheadTo book, visit https://sisbookings.powerappsportals.com/en-US/

GRADES 7-8 Finding Solutions!

Grade 7

Be part of our STEM start-up company and design a planet-friendly bath product.

Check out the competition and define criteria which will differentiate your

creation. Explore the properties of matter and learn about acidity and basicity.

Use the particle theory to communicate the results of investigations into

concentration and rate of dissolving. Then use your science savvy to

plan, design and test your own magic formula.

Go with theFlow

Grade 8

Explore fluids and their properties!Build a colourful but salty density

column. Find a boat while exploring buoyancy. Compare viscosities while

racing liquids. Discover the difference between gases

and liquids under pressure.

GeneticDiversity and You!

Grades 6-8

Explore the genetic diversity in plants,animals and humans through genetic traits. Find out which traits are common and how they are passed down. Read chromosomes,

examine families and calculate theprobability of traits passing to the next

generation. Enhance your understanding of mutations by making a DNA

model of your name fromcandy.

Shine a LightGrade 4

Join us on this optical adventure and discover how light passes

through objects and forms shadows. Bounce and bend light to investigate

reflection, refraction, and fibre optics. Demonstrate how light

travels with a flashlight that you can keep!

Electricity:Close the Circuit!

Grade 6

Explore the nature of electricity and its use. See how static

electricity makes objects move. Design and build circuits to learn how a house is wired. Test conductors, insulators

and switches.

Hooo’s in theOwl Pellet?

Grades 4-6

Experience being a real-life biologist! Usean integrated STEM approach to investigate

the diet of an owl and estimate the preynumber and type. Dissect an owl pellet, sort and identify bones. Opportunities pre- and post-workshop to enhance your student’s

literacy, numeracy and visual arts activities by integrating owl pellet

dissection and analysis into your program.

Participants receive their own mini-science kitand get to keep all materials!

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“If you want to see your students engaged in science, book a workshop right away.

My Grade 8 class enjoyed every minute of having a hands-on

experience. Everything in their textbook came to life in front of them. Every teacher should

try and take advantage of this opportunity.”

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“Scientists in School helped my students explore and understand scientific concepts which are connected

to their every day life. Each child felt like they were a scientist for the day.”

As a Matter of Fact ...

Grade 5

Discover why chemistry matters! Explore solubility, crystallization and a

change in state while writing your initials. Create a situation where nothing remains

the same and observe and identify theindicators of a chemical change. Solve a

mystery using the physical andchemical properties of materials

found in thecupboard!

Photo Credits: M. Griffin, K. Lowes, K. Moore, and S. Pournader | A registered Canadian charity: #867139537RR0001 | © Scientists in School 2020

Scientists in School is a Canadian charity offering experiential science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and environmental workshops.

Your inquisitive students, under the guidance of experts, will become scientists, engineers and environmental stewards while developing the global competency skills they need for tomorrow’s workforce.

The value our virtual classroom workshops bring: Secure and seamless workshop delivery through Microsoft Teams Individually-packaged mini kits delivered before your workshop Dynamic presenters who are scientists, engineers, technologists and more The opportunity to highlight STEM careers, helping students see themselves as future STEM professionals Post-workshop extension packages to support your lessons Fun and relevant investigations that build critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills

Mini kits include: Information on kit components All materials required with the exception of regular classroom supplies and water (when required) Creative and hands-on STEM fun in a bag, with materials your students can keep!

We work with teachers, school administrators and school boards to ensure that our program aligns with curriculum, student and educator needs. Like you, our goal is to inspire all children to realize their dreams, regardless of their future aspirations.

Our Mission is to ignite scientific curiosity in children so that they question intelligently; learn through discovery; connect scientific knowledge to their world; are excited about science, technology, engineering and math; and have their interest in careers in those fields piqued.

Our Vision is for all young Canadians to be actively engaged in the seeing, doing and understanding of science.

To book, visit https://sisbookings.powerappsportals.com/en-US/

Booking and cancellation policies: www.scientistsinschool.ca/policies/

Our Annual Impact (2018-2019: Organization-wide)

711,000 24,870 Children and youth inspired through workshops Half-day classroom workshops delivered

62,000+Parent/Guardian volunteers

joined in the classroom

2,000,000+ 10,000,000Face time hours of investigation Young scientists across Ontario and Alberta since 1989!

Collaborators in EducationWe use an evidence-based approach to provide high-impact workshops that enhance curriculum and provide real-world experiences

for your students. A 2020 post-workshop survey by over 2,700 teachers across Ontario and Alberta showed:

98% 94% 94%of teachers said Scientists in School was of teachers said Scientists in School was of teachers said Scientists in School wasvery to extremely effective in encouraging very to extremely effective in enhancing very to extremely effective in enhancing students to make discoveries students’ understanding of scientific principles students’ interest in STEM

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Partners in STEMAcross our organization we are dedicated to engaging children, teachers and families through high-quality STEM enrichment.

As a charity, donors help us to subsidize the cost of all of our classroom workshops by 15-20%, and provide over 2,000 complimentary workshops to schools serving low-income communities.

CatalystNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

InnovationJohn and Deborah Harris Family Foundation • Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Ontario Power Generation • Toronto Pearson International Airport

ImaginationAMGEN • ArcelorMittal Dofasco • General Motors Canada • Nissan Canada • TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

The Flanagan Foundation

DiscoveryAjax Community Fund at Durham Community Foundation • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Cavendish Farms (J.D. Irving Limited) • Celestica • CST Inspired Minds Learning Project • Hamilton Community FoundationImperial Oil • McMillan LLP • MilliporeSigma • Niagara Community Foundation

Pendle Fund at the Community Foundation of Mississauga • Purdue Pharma • SAS Canada • S.M. Blair Family FoundationSuperior Glove Works Ltd. • Syngenta Canada Inc. • Systematix Inc. • TELUS • The Arthur and Audrey Cutten Foundation

The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation • The McLean Foundation • The Saint John’s School Legacy Foundation • Xerox Canada

ExplorationAlectra Utilities

Brant Community FoundationCajole Inn Foundation

City of BrantfordCommunity Foundation Grey Bruce

Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southern AlbertaDwight & Karen Brown Family Fund: Ottawa Community Foundation

Guelph Community FoundationLabX Media Group Charity Fund at the Huronia Community Foundation

Municipality of ClaringtonPerth and District Community Foundation

Scarborough Garden and Horticultural SocietySociety of Petroleum Engineers Canadian Educational Foundation

South Bruce Community Liaison Committee The County of Wellington

The Township of TinyWellington County Medical Society

We would also like to thank the Government of Canada’sEmergency Community Support Fund and Barrie CommunityFoundation, Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation,

Brockville and Area Community Foundation, Centre Wellington Community Foundation, Dufferin Community Foundation, Durham

Community Foundation, Huronia Community Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area.