Through Tech-Up, Science World delivers province-wide programs for students and teachers that include coding, computational thinking and digital skills.
With an emphasis on "coding to learn", our Tech-Up facilitators provide students with the skills they need for STEM courses in higher education, and equip teachers to meaningfully incorporate coding and digital learning outcomes aligned with the provincial curriculum into their own classrooms.
What does Tech-Up offer?
Tech-Up offers a variety of student-focused programs, as well as professional development experiences for teachers. These include:
- Field trip workshops
- Online student workshops
- Professional development workshops
- Teacher-intensive training camp (STEAM Days of Summer)
- Tech-Up Equipment Loaner Kits
- Activity resources
- Equipment getting started and troubleshooting guides
- Community kits and support
For Schools
Our reservable programs are designed by education specialists and reflect British Columbia’s transformed curriculum. Each program provides content enrichment for a "Big Idea" and opportunities to exercise and extend students’ core competencies.
Online Workshops
Grades: 1-3
Computer or tablet required for each student.
Online workshop: Classify with A.I.
Grades: 3-4
Computer (or tablet with printout) required for each student.
Online workshop: A.I. Bacteria
Grades: 5-7
Computer or tablet required for each student.
Online workshop: Green Energy Forecast
Grades 6-7, 8-9
Computer required for each student.
Already know which online workshop you want?
Please note: One Free Tech-Up workshop per class per school year, either online or in-person.
Field Trip Workshops
Field Trip workshop: Coding for the Climate
Grades: 2-3
Field Trip workshop: Designing From Nature
Grades: 4-6
Already know which field trip workshop you want?
Please note: One Free Tech-Up workshop per class per school year, either online or in-person.