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Special Programs
Career Stories
What do
you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff
on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share
their experiences and demonstrate that pathways to success, while unique to
everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a
commitment to lifelong learning.
Duration:
60 minutes
Time:
10:30-11:30
Dates: May
13 & 27, 2018 Price: $15 per student
Climate Change
Understand
the complex connections between human activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer
and climate change. Investigate past climate data, see ocean acidification in
action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test
whether you can stabilize the Earth's climate.
Duration:
45 minutes
Times:
10--10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1-1:45 and 2-2:45
Date: June
18, 23 &24, 2018 Price: $10 per student
Characteristics of Electricity
Witness
the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla,
rediscover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance.
Understand how electric energy is generated, and be a part of a human electric
circuit. Get energized with a spark-tacular static electric discharge (静电释放)!
Duration:
55 minutes
Time: 11-11:55
Date: July
24, 2018 Price: $10 per student
Mental Health: The Science of
Anxiety
Your heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Don't worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore what's really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidence-based approaches. Mental health applies to everyone—-we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!
Duration:
45 minutes
Time:
11-11:45
Dates:
August7, 8, 9, 10&11, 2018 Price: $10 per student