The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation will host its second Summer Institute for Elementary Teachers (SIET) in Ottawa this coming July. This three-day professional development series helps kindergarten to grade 6 teachers from across Canada increase their comfort teaching STEM. We place a strong focus on practical, hands-on activities that are classroom-ready.
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Awesome Science Road Show - expect another show in the spring of  2013.
Caring for our Watersheds 2012 Contest
CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS™ is an educational program that weaves together the combined strengths of industry, environmental organizations and communities to engage students in preserving and improving their local watersheds. It acknowledges that to grow crops and healthy communities, we need healthy watersheds. The program empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds.
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Science Café
Science Café is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or pint of beer, you can learn about the latest ideas and issues in science and technology in an informal setting ...more info
This series resumes in November.
Science in the Cinema
Science in the Cinema is part of Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research's ongoing focus on science education. Science in the Cinema provides FREE screenings (free popcorn included) of selected movies related to health or biomedical issues. A researcher who works in a related field introduces each film. Following the presentation, the researcher discusses new areas of research related to the science highlighted in the movie with time for audience questions and discussion.
Calgary events take place from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Road, N.W. ...more info
Watch for details of a new season in the fall.
Astronomy Events in Calgary
Numerous astronomy take place in Calgary every year. For information visit The Royal Astronomical Society and The Rothney Observatory websites.
Alberta Palaeontological Society, Talks & Events
See Alberta Palaeontolgical Society website for information on upcoming talks.
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