Home School Programs

Home School Celebration Day

Come celebrate a day of learning at the Science Centre.

There will be drop-in activities throughout the building from 10:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Enjoy special presentations in the IMAX:

  • Weather Watch with Josh Classen (at 10:00 am)
  • Global Soundscapes (at 2:30pm)

 

Visit different galleries and learning spaces for exciting drop-in programming.

Engage in hands-on activities, such as building a harmonica and learning about soundwaves.

Check out the STEAMengine in the Science Garage for a hands-on building workshop and more.

Your ticket gets you access to all drop in activities, both IMAX presentations and to our Feature Gallery, Dinosaurs: The Exhibition.

Beading and Coding (Ages 7-8)

What is an algorithm? What does it mean to write computer code? Can a computer mimic the natural world? Explore these questions and more as students create a beaded bracelet and learn how to find computer programming ideas in nature and culture. This program incorporates the use of a bead loom with pony beads to understand algorithms, patterns, designs, and sequences.

Beading and Coding (Ages 9-11)

What is an algorithm? What does it mean to write computer code? Can a computer mimic the natural world? Explore these questions and more as students create a beaded bracelet and learn how to find computer programming ideas in nature and culture. This program incorporates the use of a bead loom with pony beads to understand algorithms, patterns, designs, and sequences.

Beaver as World Builder (Ages 11-14)

Learn about the Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta and the important roles amisk (beavers) play in building the world around us. Explore the impact beavers have on the land as world builders and why they represent wisdom in the seven sacred teachings. Students will reflect through a journalling activity and practice important skills that build an appreciation for the interconnectedness of nature. Please note—when possible, this program will occur outside in the Medicine Garden.

Beaver as World Builder (Ages 7-10)

Learn about the Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta and the important roles amisk (beavers) play in building the world around us. Explore the impact beavers have on the land as world builders and why they represent wisdom in the seven sacred teachings. Students will reflect through a journalling activity and practice important skills that build an appreciation for the interconnectedness of nature. Please note÷hen possible, this program will occur outside in the Medicine Garden.

 

Cree Astronomy (Ages 10-12)

What is your relationship to the sky? Why is it important to understand the sky and how to use it? Using the sky as your roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate critical constellations. Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

Cree Astronomy (Ages 8-10)

What is your relationship to the sky? Why is it important to understand the sky and how to use it? Using the sky as your roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate critical constellations. Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

Make A Sound (Ages 7-8)

How does sound travel? How does the ear detect vibration? In this instrumental program, explore how sounds are created and changed through ears-on experiments and demonstrations.

MakerLab (Ages 12-14)

Ready, set, innovate! Learn to design, build, and test projects using different materials. Think outside the box as you tackle problems using creative solutions.

Nature Explorers (Ages 9-12)

Explore the natural world! Students will enjoy a curriculum-based nature walk, journal their observations and learnings, spend time in theNature Exchangeidentifying rocks, pinecones, seashells and other trinkets found in the great outdoors. Observe, wonder and reflect on Edmonton's rich natural spaces.

Roller Coaster Science (Ages 12-14)

Creativity is in full force in this two-part in-person and pre-recorded program as students design and build their own model roller coaster with a twist! Join in exploring the actions of these thrilling rides using the principles of potential and kinetic energy, velocity, inertia, gravity, and friction. Students will harness the power of science to create exhilarating motion.

Sensational Senses (Ages 5-7)

Senses ACTIVATE! Touch, taste, hear, smell and see science before your very senses. Experience the world using all 5 senses in a variety of experiments and adventures.

Thrill Rides (Ages 7-9)

Ever wonder how roller coasters do a loopty loop? What is kinetic energy? Learn the answers as you test your engineering skills to build your own model roller coaster!

 

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