Science Venture

Ever wonder why some people can’t get enough of scary Halloween and others would rather just sit back and enjoy their candy Listen as explore the science of fear #HappyHalloween #SVatHome

Now it is your turn for #SciLitWeek! Design your own #biodiversity themed superhero & be a superhero yourselves by taking note of the environmental impacts of the items in your own homes. https://bit.ly/3343ycm #BforBiodiversity #SVatHome #yyj #STEMeducation

Let's learn about the importance of #biodiversity in the beautiful & unique Garry oak ecosystems found on Southern Vancouver Island for #SciLitWeek. See if you can identify native & invasive species in the activity below. https://bit.ly/300xkNh #SciLit #SVatHome #STEMed

Next up for #SciLitWeek we dive into how natural forest fires can increase #biodiversity. Perform cone & seed dissections to discover what makes them well adapted to survive fires. Did you know? Some species are even dependent on fires for their survival. That being said, not all fires are good including the fires used to deforest the Amazon. Check out the activity above to learn more.... Resource here: https://bit.ly/361wIuE #BforBiodiversity #SVatHome #backyardbio #STEMeducation #ScienceLiteracyWeek

This year's theme for #SciLitWeek is B for Biodiversity, so what better way to explore this topic than with bugs! Insects are the largest and most diverse group of organisms composing roughly 80% of known animal species. Insects have evolved to occupy a great diversity of ecological niches which allows them to live in almost every available habitat such as deserts, forests, rivers, ponds, soil, and so many more. Insects are found on all continents of the world (even in Antar...ctica!). Join us in making a bug hotel and see the #backyardbiodiversity all around us. Activity here: bit.ly/2FZNz68 Be sure to tag us @ScienceVenture or send us photos of your bug hotels and its residents! #svathome #stemeducation #SciLit @ScienceLiteracyWeek