Classroom Programs

Exploring Building Materials and Building Challenges

Wanted – Building Engineers! In this centre-based program, students will work cooperatively in groups and explore different building materials, experiment with them, and build solutions to the challenges that are presented. Students will test their designs to see if they can accomplish their goal.

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Kindergarten
Children examine and describe surrounding environments.
Objects in environments can be natural or constructed by humans.
Environments are shared spaces that include a variety of objects.

Grade 1
Students engage in and describe the investigation
Investigations can be sparked by curiosity
Steps followed during an investigation include asking questions, making predictions, gathering data, forming conclusions.

Grade 2
Students investigate the properties of materials and relate them to a purpose.
Materials can be combined in a variety of ways to make objects.
Combine materials to create an object for a specific purpose.

Get ready for some very COOL science!

Students will explore and deepen their understanding with ways in which humans and animals prepare themselves for cold weather. They will make nose warmers, experiment with hot and cold temperatures, and make a tasty cool treat using liquid nitrogen.

Allergy Alert –
-We use homogenized 18% cream, sugar, vanilla extract and cones (contain gluten)
- We do offer non-dairy and non-cone options. 

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Kindergarten
General Science
Earth Systems: How can environments be explored?

Our five senses give us the ability to interpret and interact with the world around us.

Students tickle each sense through a variety of experiments. Can our eyes be tricked into seeing something that isn't there? Can we listen carefully to a wordless story and know what happened? Can we use popcorn to discover how taste and smell work together? For students that experience the Sensational Senses program, the answer to all of those questions is YES!

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Kindergarten
How can the properties of an object be distinguished from one another?

Please note: Parent volunteers are required for this program (1 adult per group if possible)

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

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Grades 2 - 12

Solve problems with a Bee Bot robot using coding concepts and careful instructions.

No experience with robots? No problem! In this program aimed at pre-K-1 skill levels, students will learn the basics of coding through simple push button programming. Students can explore sequencing, step by step instructions, estimation, and design solutions to problems.

Note: This program requires 60 minutes of time instead of the usual 45-minute Classroom Programs.

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Grade Pre K - 1
Computational Thinking: How can instructions affect outcomes?

How do animals survive in the cold Canadian climate?

Students discover some heat-keeping secrets and investigate how different animals adapt to extreme changes in temperature. Experiment with ice-cold temperatures and deepen students' understanding of the fascinating characteristics of polar bear fur. Classify the survival behaviours of Alberta's winter animals – do they hibernate, migrate or adapt? We'll also make a tasty cool treat using liquid nitrogen.

Allergy Alert – we use homogenized 18% cream, sugar, vanilla extract and cones (contains gluten). We do offer non-dairy and non-cone options.

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Grade 1
Earth Systems: In what ways can environments change?
Living Systems: How do plants and animals survive?
Scientific Method: What is investigation?

Exploring Building Materials and Building Challenges

Wanted – Building Engineers! In this centre-based program, students will work cooperatively in groups and explore different building materials, experiment with them, and build solutions to the challenges that are presented. Students will test their designs to see if they can accomplish their goal.

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 1
Topic C: Building Things

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

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Grades 2 - 12

Solve problems with a Bee Bot robot using coding concepts and careful instructions.

No experience with robots? No problem! In this program aimed at pre-K-1 skill levels, students will learn the basics of coding through simple push button programming. Students can explore sequencing, step by step instructions, estimation, and design solutions to problems.

Note: This program requires 60 minutes of time instead of the usual 45-minute Classroom Programs.

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade Pre K - 1

Computational Thinking: How can instructions affect outcomes?

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

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Grade 1
Energy: How can the movement of animals be understood?
Earth Systems: In what ways can environments change?
Living Systems: How do plants and animals survive?
Scientific Methods: What is investigation?

Exploring Building Materials and Building Challenges

Wanted – Building Engineers! In this centre-based program, students will work cooperatively in groups and explore different building materials, experiment with them, and build solutions to the challenges that are presented. Students will test their designs to see if they can accomplish their goal.

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 2
Matter: How can the suitability of material be determined for a specific purpose?
Computer Science: How can creativity support design?

When a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it still make a sound?  Is there sound in outer space?  What can we hear?

These and other questions will be answered in this 45-minute hands-on program. We will explore vibration, pitch, and volume of sound and how they affect what we hear with a variety of sound making devices!

Finally, students will make their own harmonica to take home with them, explore sounds, and make some noise of their own!

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Grade 2
Energy: Where do light and sound come from? How do they move?

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

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Grade 2
Earth Systems: How can Earth’s components change in relation to the sun?
Living Systems: How do plants and animals live and grow?

Students will light up their learning as they identify light sources, and use LED lights, mirrors and lenses to reflect, refract and disperse light. Can your students manipulate light beams to bounce, bend and pass through various media?

Requires a room that can be darkened and at least two or more electrical outlets.

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Grade 2
Energy: Where do light and sound come from and how do they move?

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

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Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

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Computer Science

Explore the science of energy and motion to create a ride that promises both fun and excitement!

In this two-part in-person and video tutorial program, creativity is in full force as your students work and communicate in groups (listening to and considering others' points of view and ideas) to build and present a working rollercoaster.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

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Grade 3
Energy: How can forces relate to change in movement?

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

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Grade 3
Earth Systems: What visible change can be identified by examining Earth's surface?
Living Systems: How do plants and animals interact?

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

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Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

Best Curriculum Fit :

Computer Science

Explore the science of energy and motion to create a ride that promises both fun and excitement!

In this two-part in-person and video tutorial program, creativity is in full force as your students work and communicate in groups (listening to and considering others' points of view and ideas) to build and present a working rollercoaster.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 4
Energy: Students investigate how forces can act on objects without contact.

A crime has occurred, and Science In Motion needs your help!

In this two-part video tutorial and in-person program, students are motivated to put their investigative skills to the test to solve the mystery of the stolen moonrock! Will they discover the prime suspect?

Students act as forensic scientists by analyzing fingerprints, ink chromatography, handwriting, fibres and tire tread patterns to help reveal the prime suspect. The game is afoot!

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 4
Students investigate evidence and reflect on its role in science
Relevant data addresses the question that is being investigated.
Draw conclusions using reliable and valid evidence from investigations.

There's been a chemical spill and we need your help!

In this two-part video tutorial & in-person program, your students will be members of a Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Team investigating a chemical spill accident.

In the video tutorial, students will learn about hazardous material symbols, dangerous material transportation and handling, and a bit of background on matter and chemistry.

During the in-person session, students will observe and test several “hazardous” substances to identify the mystery truck spill chemical, helping the Emergency Response Team safely handle the clean-up.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 4
Matter: Students investigate the management of waste and dangerous materials and describe environmental impacts.
Scientific Method: Students investigate evidence and reflect on its role in science.

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 4
Earth Systems: How does Earth sustain life?
Scientific Methods: How can evidence advance knowledge in science?

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

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Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

Best Curriculum Fit

Computer Science

A crime has occurred, and Science In Motion needs your help!

In this two-part video tutorial and in-person program, students are motivated to put their investigative skills to the test to solve the mystery of the stolen moonrock! Will they discover the prime suspect?

Students act as forensic scientists by analyzing fingerprints, ink chromatography, handwriting, fibres and tire tread patterns to help reveal the prime suspect. The game is afoot!

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 5
Students investigate how evidence is gathered and explain the importance of ethics in science.
Identify biases that could influence an investigation.
Discuss technologies that provide scientists with evidence that cannot be directly observed using the human senses. (such as microscopes)

There's been a chemical spill and we need your help!

In this two-part video tutorial & in-person program, your students will be members of a Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Team investigating a chemical spill accident.

In the video tutorial, students will learn about hazardous material symbols, dangerous material transportation and handling, and a bit of background on matter and chemistry.

During the in-person session, students will observe and test several “hazardous” substances to identify the mystery truck spill chemical, helping the Emergency Response Team safely handle the clean-up.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 5
Scientific Method: How does evidence lead to understanding?
Students explain how evidence is gathered.
Removing human bias
Using technologies to help observe evidence

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 5
Earth Systems: How can climate and its effects be understood?

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

Best Curriculum Fit
Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

Best Curriculum Fit

Computer Science

A crime has occurred, and Science In Motion needs your help!

In this two-part video tutorial and in-person program, students are motivated to put their investigative skills to the test to solve the mystery of the stolen moonrock! Will they discover the prime suspect?

Students act as forensic scientists by analyzing fingerprints, ink chromatography, handwriting, fibres and tire tread patterns to help reveal the prime suspect. The game is afoot!

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 6
Students investigate and describe the role of explanation in science.
Scientific explanations make sense of natural phenomena based on an investigation.
Scientific explanations must be testable (falsifiable) by an investigation that will either support or contradict the explanation.

There's been a chemical spill and we need your help!

In this two-part video tutorial & in-person program, your students will be members of a Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Team investigating a chemical spill accident.

In the video tutorial, students will learn about hazardous material symbols, dangerous material transportation and handling, and a bit of background on matter and chemistry.

During the in-person session, students will observe and test several “hazardous” substances to identify the mystery truck spill chemical, helping the Emergency Response Team safely handle the clean-up.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 6
Scientific Method: Students investigate and describe the role of explanation in science?
Scientific explanations are constructed using reliable, objective data and evidence.
Discuss processes that can be used to validate evidence and explanations.

Let’s slow down and immerse ourselves in studying nature!

In this hybrid virtual and in-person program, students will meaningfully connect with nature. In the virtual session, they are introduced to journaling and observations. This is followed by an in-person, outdoor inquiry-based journalling session. If weather does not permit going outside, an indoor session will take a closer look at nature using digital microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Classes will receive various nature artefacts for their participation in this program.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school. (45 minutes each)

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 6
Living Systems: In what ways are ecosystems complex?
Scientific Methods: What is the purpose of scientific explanations?

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

Best Curriculum Fit
Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

Best Curriculum Fit

Computer Science

Explore the science of energy and motion to create a thrilling rollercoaster!

In this two-part in-person and video tutorial, creativity is in full force as your students work in teams to design, build and present a working rollercoaster.

Students are required to watch the video tutorial first, followed by an in-person session at your school.

Best Curriculum Fit

Grade 7
Structures and Forces

Grade 8
Mechanical Systems

Join us to better understand our relationship to the sky.  Using the sky as our roadmap, discover directions, how to tell time, and locate different constellations.  Learn about Cree constellation stories and uncover how the planets, sun and moon travel across one sky. Students will build their own constellation viewer, which they can take home to continue learning and discovering.

Best Curriculum Fit
Grades 2 - 12

Use your creativity and design thinking to code a robot to solve challenges.

No experience coding? No problem! Science in Motion will bring its mobile robotics lab to your school. This lab consists of iRobot Root robots, iPads and accessories and will allow your students to work in pairs to get more hands-on time with the robots and increase their confidence in problem solving and coding.

In this program that is customized to your students’ skill levels, students will explore the basics of coding through simple drag-and-drop block-based coding software. Computational thinking skills will be strengthened as students code creative solutions to robotic problems. Students can expect to accomplish tasks such as teaching a robot to follow directional commands, draw geometric shapes, make a robot light up, sing and dance, and more!

Best Curriculum Fit

Computer Science