Science Build It

Story will be used to introduce students to the engineering design process. Taking inspiration from Indigenous engineers who have contributed to design in Alberta, students will be asked to use their creative problem-solving skills to come up with imaginative solutions to three different design challenges.

This program will be tailored to meet your grade-specific needs.

Best Curriculum Fit

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.