Science World is committed
to supporting teachers in BC.
As we face unprecedented challenges for teaching and learning, our goal is to continue to support you to create great STEM learning experiences for your students. On this page you will find highlighted activities from our Resources, curated links and opportunities to connect with our educators through workshops and direct sessions.
Science World is welcoming schools on field trips to the dome and providing online school programs for those who can’t visit in person.
We notify teachers of new offerings and opportunities through our educator's newsletter. To get on the list send us an email!
Online Professional Development
Tech-Up
Resources
Connect with a Science World Educator
Educator's Newsletter
Teacher Preview Pass
STEAM Days of Summer
Online Professional Development
Science World is now offering professional development online. We'll share ideas for integrating computational thinking and coding into your practice.
Our team of educators can design and deliver a workshop to meet your school/district professional development needs. Find out more.
Tech-Up
Through Tech-Up, Science World delivers province-wide programs for students and teachers that include coding, computational thinking and digital skills. Teachers can access:
Online workshops for classes Gr 2–9 (subject to availability)
Online toolkits - to support physically distanced teaching or distance learning. Kits include curriculum links, teacher guide, student activities
We have hundreds of free resources that can easily be done at home, using common household materials. Here are just a few of our favourites! Head over to our Resources page to see more.
Air— Explore the impressive force of air and learn how air pressure affects your daily life.
Flight— Demystify lift, gravity, thrust and drag and examine how they all contribute to flight.
Coastal Connections— Investigate ecosystems that interact within the ocean and the impact of human activities have on them.
Life of a Salmon— Identify the different stage of a salmon's lifecycle and learn what factors that affect their survival.
Connect with a Science World Educator
Science World’s education team can help you explore the
wonders of science and nature. We’ll do our best to connect you with the
information and resources you need.
Contact us by email to ask a question, request a videoconference (1:1 office hours, or a session for your class) or to discuss how we can support your practice.
Sign up to receive the newsletter: send us an email request to be added to our list.
Plan your field trip in person!
Teachers who pay annual fees to the BC TRB may prepare for their field trip by visiting Science World ahead of the trip. Pre-book your Teacher's Preview Pass visit by emailing [email protected]. On the day of your visit, present your ID at admissions to gain entry (2 free general admission visits per year; special exhibition fees are not included) and receive 10% off all items in Kaleidoscope, our science store.
STEAM Days of Summer
STEAM Days of Summer is Science World's multi-day summer professional learning workshop for educators. Participants delve into innovative strategies for teaching STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math) while networking with colleagues throughout BC.
Looking at joining us in 2022? Check back here in May to find out more information and register to attend.
Kaleidoscope Science Store for Teachers
Shop our store for science kits and nerdy delights, delivered right to you!
Stay tuned for more information on when we'll be going live again.
Missed live shows? Don't worry, you can check out the action from past livestreams below or on YouTube.
#ShowUsYourScience
Watch the scientific demonstrations you know and love, using everyday items you can find in your home. Then, try it yourself! Share your own version of your favourite activity on social media using #ShowUsYourScience. Watch all videos on YouTube.
Lower the blinds, shut the curtains, and watch some of your favourite Science Theatre shows right at home!
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Survivors
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Egg BB
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Comet Crisp
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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T-Rex and Baby
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Buddy the T-Rex
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Geodessy
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Science Buddies
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Western Dinosaur
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Time-Travel T-Rex
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
