Jiggling Gels: Halloween Concoctions
Ewww… what’s that slippery stuff?! Halloween is a time to explore the chemistry of hygroscopic substances that are slimy, slippery, and sticky.
Visualizing Bird Songs
In this session, we created our own bird whistles based on the biology of birds and saw the sound waves created by the whistles on our computers!
Modelling Nuclear Physics with M&M’s
Have you ever wondered how scientists determine the age of a fossil or ancient relic? The secret is at the heart of an atom!
The Three Sisters, Water, & Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous Peoples have been monitoring, collecting data, and stewarding the land and the environment across the ages. This has led to a rich knowledge base, known as Traditional Ecological Knowledge, which is a part of Indigenous Knowledge, a recognized science.
Build a Sound Recording Device
Have you ever recorded your voice on a phone or in a studio? Do you know how it works? In this session, we will receive FREE sound recorder kits in the mail and HACK them to learn the science, engineering, and mathematics of electronics!
Solve the Jewel Heist!
In this event, participants will take on the role of forensic investigators. With your scientific knowledge, critical thinking skills, and some teamwork, can you eliminate suspects and solve the crime?
DIY Bath Bombs
We will make bath bombs while learning about product development and the chemistry behind these fizzy products!
Are You Paying Attention?
Get ready to pay attention: we will complete three fun attentional tasks and put our brains to the test!
Homemade Nanoparticles
In this session, we will use our microwaves to make nanoparticles that are highly luminescent and visible under UV light!
Rocket Science
We will explore rocket parts and aerodynamics while we construct model rockets!
