Online School Programs

Classroom Technology Requirements

• Only one computer needs to connect to the provided online meeting link that our team will send you. This computer should be connected to the classroom projector and to an audio system in the room so students can see and hear facilitators. Your laptop speakers will not be loud enough.
• Ensure the audio and video are working prior to the workshop and have the camera and microphone on your computer facing the students if possible. This helps our facilitators gauge their engagement and understanding.

Remote Students

• A device with internet access and the online meeting link that our team will provide you with.
  • If you have more than 10 students joining remotely, please email us at [email protected] to arrange an alternate link, as our default platform does not allow more than 10 participants on screen at a time.

Min/Max Student Numbers

• Due to our funding parameters, we require that you have at least 10 students present for the workshop. If this number is not met at the start of the workshop, we reserve the right to cancel it.
• Maximum number of students per workshop: 30 students.

Policies

• School group rates only available for BC schools registered with the Ministry of Education and Licensed Preschools.
• Rates only available Monday–Friday except for Statutory Holidays.
  • Rates are listed on individual program pages.
• No passes or coupons are accepted with school group bookings.
• Full lump-sum payment is required by debit, credit card, cash, or cheque payable to "ASTC Science World Society." Direct billing available upon request at booking time. Some conditions may apply.
• No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 5 days notice. Schools will be charged the full program rate.
• If your group is more than 10 minutes late to the confirmed start time for a reserved program the program will not be delivered and no refund will be made.

Science World reserves that right to make changes to these policies at any time.

Ready to book?

Some of our programs require students to have a worksheet or paper. These are downloadable on each program’s page or in the list below. Please have materials ready prior to the start of the workshop.

Science For a Changing World

• Please print one copy of the Student Worksheet for each student and teacher (Version Française)
• Optional Student Worksheet filled-out example for teacher reference
• Pre-Workshop Teacher Guide
• Climate Action Teacher Resources

Forces

• Teachers may try this Tablecloth Pull demo prior to the session or delivery concurrently with the presenter. Or do as a follow up activity. Review video (start at 2:23) – Note: You do NOT need to use water in the cups. You can add extra weight by using blocks, coins, sand, stones, etc.

One week prior

• We will email you a reminder email that includes the link that will be used to connect with your facilitator

Two days prior

• You will receive one more copy of the reminder email containing the link
• Ensure that you have all of the required technology and are comfortable projecting a video with sound to your students
• Check that you are able to focus a camera on your students during the online workshop to help our facilitator better connect with them
• Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or need to test your technology set up

10 Minutes Before

• We will provide a link to a browser-based virtual room which will be live 10 minutes before your scheduled workshop start. Please review all communication from Science World and individual program pages to ensure that your classroom meets technology requirements.
• Log on to the online meeting platform 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Science World staff are available to test your tech set up if needed. Please email [email protected] to schedule a time.

Be the Bridge

• Teachers must provide an updated participant count to the facilitator at the start of the workshop.
• We need you to be the bridge between the facilitator and your students – we will need your help calling on students to answer our questions or to ask their own.
• Science World will not record the workshop.

We hope that your program sparked some interest and curiosity in your students! To keep the learning going, check out our post-workshop resources, where you'll find a curated list of activities, ideas, and websites that build on the knowledge from today's program.

We would love to hear your feedback about the experience! Please take a few minutes to help us create the best experiences for you and your students by completing our feedback survey!

Additionally, to expand your own knowledge incorporating digital skills and technologies in your classroom and pedagogy, check out our Teacher Professional Development workshops. We have a variety of topics and delivery options (we can do online, at Science World, at your school, or at conferences!)

And finally, browse our Science Store to stock up on technology you can use in your classroom for 10% off today!