Scientists in School
975 Dillingham Road, Unit 2 L1W 1Z7 Pickering, ON, Canada

Yell BIRD-O! when you hear geese honking or spot a bird with yellow legs! Download our FREE and FUN bird BINGO game and explore birds in or near water. https://scientistsinschool.ca//Birdo-Game-Card-Scientists- Or join Scientist Heather on a water bird adventure! Discover the incredible diversity of birds that live in and near water, including shorebirds, wading birds, and waterfowl. Investigate how birds float, how they stay warm, their feeding habits, and how their webb...ed feet help them navigate through water. Watch Wings Over Water: A Water Bird Adventure, our newest educational video resource on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/uiYFPqYejHU #birdadventure #wateradventure #stemeducationforkids #waterbirds #shorebirds #wadingbirds #youtubevideosforkids

Calling all libraries, daycares, and camps! #WorkshopWednesday is here! We are now booking virtual STEM workshops for summer! FUN! FUN! FUN! https://scientistsinschool.ca/workshops/community-groups/... We have 8 highly investigative topics to choose from! Ride ‘n’ Roll with Science Bump, spin, zip, and roll in our virtual amusement park. Colour My World Use chemistry to create new colours and explore some colourful science. Noticing Nature! - Investigate seeds and make a seed caterpillar. Science Meets Art - Make a puppet, a spinning top, and a kaleidoscope, as well as design your own galaxy. Ewwwthat Science is Gross! Discover the science behind things that make you goewww! Make snot and produce a burp in a bag. Good Clean Fun! Explore the chemistry of bath bombs. Investigate It Be a detective and solve a mystery analysing fingerprints. Spread Your Wings Explore the wonderful world of birds and other things that fly. Want to know more? Contact us [email protected] #libraryevents #communityprograms #handsonscience #stemeducation #summerscience #stemexplore #summerfunforkids

Book today! #Virtual STEM Holiday Parties There’s snow doubt that you’ll have fun at our CANDY CHEMISTRY virtual #STEM holiday party. Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is! Book today: https://www.scientistsinschool.ca//Scientists-in-School-Vi

Hi everyone! My name is Heather, and I am a Team Lead and Presenter at Scientists in School. I am excited to be kicking off our big #SiSImpact Social Media Takeover this month! Follow us on Instagram and check out our Instagram Story to get a behind-the-scenes look at the day in the life of a virtual workshop presenter at Scientists in School: https://www.instagram.com/sci_in_school/ Stay tuned for more #SiSImpact Social Media Takeover days from our team throughout Novembe...r! #thisiswhatascientistlookslike #STEMeducation #stemforkids #virtualSTEM #STEMathome #scientistsinschool #STEMlearning #scienceworkshops #scienceworkshopsforkids

Hi everyone! I’m Carla, and I am a Team Leader at Scientists in School. I am excited to take part in today's #SiSImpact Social Media Takeover! Follow us on Instagram and check out our Instagram Story to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our team creates mini science kits for our new virtual #STEM workshops: https://www.instagram.com/sci_in_school/ Stay tuned for more #SiSImpact Social Media Takeover days from our team throughout November! ... #thisiswhatascientistlookslike #STEMEducation #STEMforkids #virtualSTEM #STEMathome #ScientistsinSchool #STEMlearning #scienceexperiments #scienceworkshops #scienceworkshopsforkids

Our virtual #STEM workshops are hands-on, interactive, led live by a presenter, and include a mini-science kit for each student. This week’s #WorkshopWednesday is all about our Grade 1 workshop, Structures, Materials and More! Follow an engineer’s journey from materials to structure. Explore a variety of materials to understand their qualities. Then, through trial and observation, test for structural effectiveness. Learn about attaching items together with a fun fastener ch...allenge. Finally, build with materials to understand the purpose of structures. To BOOK this virtual workshop for your class, or to browse all of our Kindergarten to Grade 8 offerings, visit our website: https://www.scientistsinschool.ca/workshops/ #virtualstem #virtuallearning #virtualeducation #stemeducation #stemforkids #stemactivities #stemactivitiesforkids #kidengineers #handsonscience #scienceisfun #stemathome #kidsexplorescience

PREMIERE at 3:30 p.m. EST: Spotlight on Entomologist and Former Scientists in School Presenter, Mark Goettel! Today’s special guest, Mark Goettel, was an Alberta-based Scientists in School workshop presenter for 10 years, inspiring children in Never Say Ugh to a Bug and Life's Like That. Today, we catch up with Mark on his amazing career, world travels, and hear stories from his time as a presenter. We also meet his special eight-legged sidekick, Rosie! About Scienti...sts in School: For more than 31 years, Scientists in School has been dedicated to inspiring millions of children across Canada through hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education experiences. This year, our charity proudly reached our 10 millionth student scientist. DONATE to our emergency #StandUpForFutureScientists fundraiser: https://charity.gofundme.com//covid-19-stand-up-for-future LEARN more about Scientists in School: www.scientistsinschool.ca Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates on our exciting guest line-up for this series. #SpotlightWithScientistsinSchool #STEMForKids #STEMLearning #STEMEducation #ScienceForKids

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Our #SpotlightWithScientistsinSchool special guest this week is entomologist and former Scientists in School presenter, Mark Goettel! Mark has an incredible career that has spanned decades and continents. From New Zealand to Fiji, to New York and Southeast Asia, Mark has travelled the globe researching and studying a variety of critters. He was a part of Scientists in School's Alberta chapter getting kids excited about science for 10 years.... Join us this Thursday, November 12th at 3:30 p.m. EST here on our Facebook page for an incredible conversation as Mark chats about life as a bug enthusiast, past presenter and retiree! Special guest appearance: Mark's eight-legged side-kick, Rosie. #scientistsinschool #conversationswithscientists #entomologist #steminterviews #stemconversations #stemforkids #SiSImpact

Last chance to register! Sign up for STEM Club today before spots fill up: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-4-week-stem-club-multip Our #VIRTUAL STEM Club offers fun and hands-on STEM experiences for at-home learning. In our virtual STEM Club, young scientists build creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A dynamic and expert presenter lead young scientists each week through a series of fun and relevant experiments. Individually packaged investigative materials are provided in advance. Multiple dates and times available. See you at STEM Club!

PREMIERE at 12:45 p.m. EST: Spotlight on Space Operations Engineer, Vinita Marwaha Madill Vinita Marwaha Madill is a British Space Operations Engineer, Science Communicator and Founder of Rocket Women a global platform that empowers women through highlighting diverse trailblazing #WomeninSTEM. Vinita was named one of the top 100 influential women leaders in the U.K. and Europe in 2019 by the Financial Times. About Scientists in School:... For more than 31 years, Scientists in School has been dedicated to inspiring millions of children across Canada through hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education experiences. This year, our charity proudly reached our 10 millionth student scientist. DONATE to our emergency #StandUpForFutureScientists fundraiser: https://charity.gofundme.com//covid-19-stand-up-for-future LEARN more about Scientists in School: www.scientistsinschool.ca Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates on our exciting guest line-up for this series. #SpotlightWithScientistsinSchool #RocketWomen #ScientistsinSchool #WomeninEngineering

Scientists in School’s #Virtual STEM Club is a highly engaging weekly experience where young scientists build their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Our 4-week STEM Club offers hands-on STEM learning to support home-schooling, remote learning or after-school activities. A dynamic and expert presenter will lead young scientists each week through a series of fun and relevant experiments. Individually packaged investigative materials are provided in ...advance. Multiple dates and times available. To register, visit the link below . See you virtually at STEM Club! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-4-week-stem-club-multip #virtualstemclub #virtualscienceclub #virtualscience #athomelearning #onlineclasses #VirtualSTEM #ScientistsinSchool

Love video games? Sign up for the next #WISEWednesday virtual event, Women in Video Gaming, to hear from incredible women who work and play in the #Niagara video gaming community! Enjoy this engaging discussion featuring animators, computer programmers, graphic artists and production managers. Sign-up today to secure your spot! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-video-gaming-wisewedne

IMPORTANT UPDATE Unfortunately due to technical difficulties, we have postponed our Spotlight interview premiere with Vinita Marwaha Madill to a new date. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We hope you can tune in tomorrow (Oct. 16) at 12:45 p.m. EST here on our Facebook page to watch our interview with the amazing Founder of Rocket Women!

We are truly honoured to have been chosen as Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel for 2020. Thank you for introducing us to the curious, capable, and creative minds of your Littles! This award recognizes Scientists in School's commitment to providing complimentary workshops to youth. We are truly grateful for the recognition, and for the support from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel in accomplishing our vision for all children in Canada to be ...actively engaged in the seeing, doing, and understanding of science. We in turn want to thank all of our visionary partners, especially the Mississauga Community Foundation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Emergency Community Support Fund from the Government of Canada. Equitable access to #STEMeducation is only possible through collaboration with our partners in education, parents, donors, presenters and staff.

We're thrilled to announce our next Spotlight interview guest, Vinita Marwaha Madill! Vinita is a British Space Operations Engineer, Science Communicator and Founder of Rocket Women a global platform to empower women through highlighting diverse trailblazing #WomenInSTEM. Vinita is highly passionate about human spaceflight and exploration, and is focused on developing space outreach projects globally to inspire the next generation. It comes as no surprise that Vinita was n...amed one of the top 100 influential women leaders in the U.K. and Europe 2019 by the Financial Times. Tune in to our Facebook page this Thursday, October 15th @12:45 pm EST to watch this exciting conversation! #rocketwomen #womenintech #scicomm #scientistsinschool #spotlight

Our Get Movin’ For Science Challenge has officially kicked off! Our virtual race has already taken us all across Canada from the beautiful sights of Mountain View in Alberta, to the fresh air and colourful autumn leaves of Preservation Park and Whitevale in Ontario! We even met a few spectators along the way, cheering our team on. So far, we have raised almost $10,000 for our charity, but we still have a long way to go to reach our $20,000 goal! We sincerely appreciate a...ny and all donations to our cause of getting kids excited and engaged in hands-on #STEM experiences. Donate today: https://raceroster.com//scotiabank-toronto-/pledge/team/64 It’s not too late to join our team! Register here: https://raceroster.com//scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-mara #GetMovinForScience #SiSImpact #virtualrace #scotiabankcharitychallenge #stwm2020 #virtualmarathon #stwm

From all of us at Scientists in School, we wish you all the best and warmest wishes for the holiday. This has been a challenging year for all of us, and as a charity we are immensely grateful for your continued support. It is because of our amazing collaborators and supporters in STEM education that we have been able to continue to inspire young scientists through virtual hands-on STEM experiences. We are so proud and immensely grateful to be on this journey with STEM champ...ions like you by our side. Thank you for helping to inspire the next generation to get excited about science especially at a time when critical thinking and inquiry are so crucial to their future. #thankfulness #weloveourcommunity

Join our #VIRTUAL STEM Club! Our virtual 4-week STEM Club leads young scientists through a series of fun and hands-on science experiments each week under the guidance of an expert presenter. We provide individually packaged investigative materials in advance! SIGN UP today ... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-4-week-stem-club-multip #virtualstemclub #virtualscienceclub #virtualscience #athomelearning #onlineclasses #VirtualSTEM

Our #virtual Get Movin' For Science challenge starts NEXT WEEK! Have you signed up yet? We're almost half-way to our goal of raising $20,000 for our charity, but we need your help to get to the finish line! Join our team, and help inspire the next generation of scientists: https://raceroster.com//scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-mara... Learn more about the Get Movin' For Science challenge: https://www.scientistsinschool.ca/virtual-challenge-get-mo/

NEW: #VIRTUAL STEM Club with Scientists in School! Our virtual STEM Club will take your young scientist on a four-week adventure as they explore Candy Chemistry, get sticky with Sticky Science, become a kitchen chemist in Mix It Up, and move it, move it with Up Down, All Around! Our virtual STEM Clubs offer:... - A hands-on, highly investigative weekly experience from your home. - Individually packaged investigative materials provided in advance. - Fun and relevant investigations that build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. - Dynamic presenters who are scientists, engineers, and technologists who will keep your young scientist actively engaged. REGISTER today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-4-week-stem-club-ticket #VirtualSTEM #virtualscience #virtualscienceclub #ScientistsinSchool #virtualclub #virtualSTEMclub #remotelearning #afterschoolprogram #afterschoolfun

PREMIERE at 12:45 p.m. EST: Spotlight on Science Journalist, Sarah Everts! Sarah Everts is the CTV Chair in Digital Science Journalism at Carleton University. As a writer, she is interested in exploring anything "unexpected or absurd," and is writing a book all about sweat. We talk about her upcoming book, plus tips on how to sniff out fake news, in our Spotlight interview today! About Scientists in School:... For more than 31 years, Scientists in School has been dedicated to inspiring millions of children across Canada through hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education experiences. This year, our charity proudly reached our 10 millionth student scientist. DONATE to our emergency #StandUpForFutureScientists fundraiser: https://charity.gofundme.com//covid-19-stand-up-for-future LEARN more about Scientists in School: www.scientistsinschool.ca Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates on our exciting guest line-up for this series. #SpotlightWithScientistsinSchool

NEW: #Virtual STEM Birthday Parties! You'll have skittles of fun exploring Candy Chemistry at your virtual birthday party with Scientists in School! Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is! Visit our website for more details: https://www.scientistsinschool.ca//Scientists-in-School-Vi... #virtualSTEM #virtualscience #virtualparty #virtualbirthdayparty #virtualbirthday

Learn how to sniff out fake news and discover the science of smell in our new #SpotlightWithScientistsinSchool interview with science journalist, Sarah Everts! Watch this fascinating and informative interview here on our Facebook page this Thursday at 12:45 p.m. EST! Make sure you have followed/liked our page to receive notifications.