When booking In-School Programs, an outreach visit includes four workshops selected from the options below.
Each workshop can accommodate up to 30 students. An outreach visit also includes one full school live-science show.
COST: $1,200 + travel expenses
- KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAM
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FRANCINE'S FRUIT
Life Systems
- Through exploration and investigation, your young scientists will learn about different fruits and where they grow. They’ll have a chance to communicate their findings with each other and through active play discover how seeds turn into plants!
- PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
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WHAT'S THE BUZZ?
Coding, Life Systems
- It’s un-bee-lievably fun! In this engaging program, students explore the fascinating world of bees. Learning about their life cycle from egg to adult. Through hands‑on activities, they’ll discover the different jobs and roles within a beehive, from hardworking nurse bees to the essential queen. Students are introduced to the waggle dance and learn how bees communicate important information to their colony. Then students take on the exciting challenge to program a Bee‑bot to navigate using simple coding. The session combines storytelling, movement, and tactile exploration to build curiosity and understanding about real bee behaviour.
- JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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SURVIVOR: NORTHERN ONTARIO
Life Systems
- Can you Outwit, outplay, and outlast your fellow classmates? Welcome to Survivor: Northern Ontario! In this program, students will learn the ins and outs of our Northern Ontario ecosystems. They’ll explore what it takes for plants and animals to survive — from finding resources, to adapting to harsh weather, to evading predators, plants and animals are as tough as they come. Students must work together to solve challenges, identify clues from nature, and make smart survival decisions. Are you up for the challenge?
ZIP TO THE FINISH
Structures and Mechanisms
- Zip lines are becoming increasingly more popular around the world. While they are fun for the adventurous, there is an incredible amount of physics, math and engineering involved in their creation. After learning about forces that influence objects in our world and testing out a gear system, your young extreme athletes will design, build and test a zip line. Following the activity they’ll have a chance to experience a zip line in real life!
- INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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BIOHACKING
Coding, Life Systems
- You’ve got a lot of nerves! In this interactive program, students explore how the nervous system works and how the brain sends and receives information throughout the body. They’ll learn how electrical signals travel along neurons to help us move, sense, and react to the world around us. This workshop also introduces neuroprosthetics, showing how scientists can use technology to restore movement and communication for people with limb loss or mobility challenges. Students will even get to see their own brain’s electrical activity in real time using EMG technology. This hands‑on experience helps learners understand both the science of the nervous system and the exciting innovations it inspires.
MISSION TO MARS
Coding, Earth and Space
- Houston, we have a problem! It’s up to your class to use coding to take on the Mars Rover challenge. Take a journey into the world of space exploration to investigate our neighbouring red planet, Mars. Your young aerospace engineers will design, build, and code a Mars rover using LEGO® Spike robots. Students will connect many fields of science in this engaging, out-of-this-world space program, including technology, engineering, geology, and coding.
FAMILY NIGHTS
Bring your school community together with a Science North Family Night!
Students, parents, caregivers, and community members can explore a variety of hands-on science stations led by our enthusiastic Bluecoats!
For up to two hours, families move between interactive activities, challenges, and demonstrations at their own pace, discovering the fun of science together. Perfect for creating excitement around STEM while building connections between school and home.
GREAT FOR:
- School BBQs
- Family engagement nights
- School fairs and community events
- Open houses and welcome nights
- STEM celebrations
- Fundraisers and special events
Our Bluecoats make science fun, accessible, and unforgettable. All we need is a bit of space, and we’ll take care of the rest!
COST: $650 + travel expenses
QUESTIONS?
Contact us at outreach [at] sciencenorth.ca (outreach[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
360° LEARNING BUNDLE
Get the best of both worlds by combining In-School Programs and a Family Night in one powerful STEM learning package!
Students dive deeper into curriculum-linked science during the school day, then share that excitement with parents and caregivers during an evening of hands-on family exploration.
- BUNDLE BONUS: Receive complimentary access to the Science North Teacher Portal for your school, extending the learning long after our Bluecoat scientists leave. Already a Teacher Portal school? Receive $260 off your booking price!
Perfect for schools looking to maximize student impact, family engagement, and ongoing access to high-quality STEM learning resources.
COST: $1,850 + travel expenses
TEACHER PORTAL
Science North’s Teacher Portal is an annual membership that gives schools access to premium digital STEM resources.
Tailored for teachers, this resource provides on-demand, easy-to-use activities that can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms throughout the year. Covering a wide range of STEM topics, including coding and Indigenous ways of knowing, the Teacher Portal is an invaluable tool for educators at all grade levels.
INCLUDED WITH THE TEACHER PORTAL:
- MONTHLY LIVE SCIENCE SHOWS
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- Appropriate for all grades. Enjoy live science from our theatre.
- ASYNCHRONOUS CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS
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- On-demand curriculum linked STEM workshops for use in the classroom.
- TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIDEOS AND LESSONS
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- A curated collection of lesson plans and videos to support teachers with their professional development.
- FREE REGISTRATION TO TEACHER SEMINARS
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Live teacher professional development offered virtually throughout the school year.
- Primary Teachers: Earth in Action
- Junior Teachers: Coding with Micro:Bit
- Intermediate Teachers: Matter in Motion
- VIRTUAL SCIENCE NORTH TOUR
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- Explore Science North and Dynamic Earth remotely!
- ASK-A-BLUECOAT PODCAST
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- A monthly 20-minute podcast answering your classroom’s burning science questions.
- LIVE CHAT FOR TEACHER SUPPORT
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- Get live assistance with content and curriculum needs.
- FIRST ACCESS TO FUNDED PROGRAMMING
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- Be the first to know when we have free e-Workshops through funded opportunities.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THE TEACHER PORTAL:
- Enhanced Classroom Discussion and Engagement
- Support for Inquiry-Based Learning
- Improved Teaching Practices
- Integration of STEM Activities
- Positive Student Feedback
- Encouragement of STEM Careers
