Hello Educators!

You are our closest partners in sparking scientific wonder in the youth of our community. The Science Centre’s innovative exhibits, stage shows, and IMAX films bring learning to life while enriching curriculum outcomes and the Broad Areas of Learning.

We support you by:

  • Offering interactive workshops and exhibits that invite students to discover scientific concepts in engaging, hands-on ways.

  • Guiding students to make connections across a variety of subject areas, inspiring curiosity that reaches beyond the classroom.

Take the Classroom Learning One Step Further

We aim to spark curiosity and open doors to scientific discovery for kids of all ages through highly interactive and inspiring experiences. To achieve this, we offer hands-on workshops that enrich and extend the curriculum taught in Saskatchewan schools. Each workshop is thoughtfully designed to support classroom learning, with clear ties to the curriculum. Our science educators are skilled at making science engaging and accessible, helping bring concepts to life for your students. Workshops are available at the Science Centre, at your school, or virtually.

To book a time for your class, fill out our Field Trip Form!

Our Go! Science Outreach team brings the excitement of science directly to you! Whether it’s a classroom workshop, a community event, or a summer library program, our educators deliver interactive demonstrations and activities that inspire curiosity and learning outside the walls of the Science Centre.

To book or learn more, contact Kelly Taylor, Outreach Programs Lead, at ktaylor@sasksciencecentre.com

Grades Pre-K to 3

  • Discover the diversity of animal groups and compare characteristics and behaviours between animals from different habitats. Get the chance to meet a real animal for a fun and visual learning experience.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 25 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections:

    • Science K: LTK.1

    • Science 1: LT1.1

    • Science 2: AN2.1

    Available virtually for $75.

  • Students will gain an understanding of astronomy by learning about the structure of our solar system and the celestial bodies in it! Star Lab offers a portable planetarium experience for students participating.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 25 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections:

    • Science K: NSK.1

    • Science 1: DS1.1, DS1.2

    • Science 2: AW2.1, AW2.2

    Available virtually for $75.

  • What makes a habitat a home for plants and animals? Students will learn what a habitat requires to support life and how animals and plants adapt and interact to survive in unique habitats all over the globe.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 25 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections:

    • Science 1: LT1.2, DS1.1, DS1.2

    • Science 2: AN2.3, AW2.2

    • Science 3: PL3.1, PL3.2

  • We won’t “force” you to have fun, but we bet you will in this hands-on, activity-based workshop! Budding physicists will investigate different materials, objects, and the forces that act on them. Both independently and in small groups, students will learn the basics of forces (gravity, friction, magnetism, and motion) and test “What happens if...?” in our interactive exploration lab.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science K: MOK.1

    • Science 1: OM1.1

    • Science 2: MP2.2

    • Science 3: SM3.1

 

Grades 3 to 5

  • This workshop is about adaptations in animals and how astonishing they can be. Students will gain an understanding of how animals (including themselves) adapt to their environment, each other, and climate change.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 3: PL3.2

    • Science 4: HC4.2

    • Science 5: WE5.3

  • We’ll shed some light on the electromagnetic spectrum through demonstrations of total internal refraction, fiber optics, prisms, UV, and fluorescence! Students will use mirrors and lasers to problem-solve their way through a team challenge.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

  • Learn about the tiny creatures that make up the amazing diversity of life in a wetland. Students will take samples of water collected from Wascana Marsh and use a stereoscope to investigate both the living and non-living properties they find, the role they play in the ecosystem, and how to support them amidst climate change.

    Only available during April–June and when weather allows.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 4: HC4.1, HC4.2, HC4.3

    • Science 6: DL6.1, DL6.2, DL6.3

  • Design, build, and test a dwelling that can withstand dramatic and extreme climates. Learn the use and importance of different materials and sustainable designs, how to be resourceful when supplies are limited, and how nature itself provides inspiration for sustainable structures. This hands-on workshop has students team up to discover their own solutions to building challenges, with a bonus for thinking green.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 3: SM3.1, SM3.2

    • Science 5: MC5.1

  • Dive into simple machines! They may be ‘simple’, but these machines really keep our world moving! Students will use teamwork and innovation to manipulate forces and solve a not-so-simple challenge.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 5: MC5.1, FM5.2

    • Science 6: FL6.2

 

Grades 6-9

  • Get a new perspective on the living body and its intricate design. These hands-on, guided dissections allow students to get a closer look at how body systems and their organs work. Choose from fetal pig, heart, or eye.

    NOTE: the Fetal Pig is designed for Grades 8+.

    Length: 60–90 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: Heart ($175), Eye ($175), Fetal Pig ($250)

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 5: HB5.1, HB5.2, HB5.3

    • Science 7: USC7.2, USC7.3

    • Science 8: CS8.3, CS8.4

    • Science 9: RE9.1, RE9.4

    • Health Science 20: HB1

    Available virtually for $100.

  • Students will expand on their understanding of astronomy by travelling beyond our own galactic neighbourhood. Galaxies, nebulas and supernovae—oh my! Star Lab offers a portable planetarium experience for students participating.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 20 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 6: SS6.1, SS6.2SS6.3

    • Science 9: EU9.1, EU9.2, EU9.3, EU9.4

    Available virtually for $75.

  • This workshop takes you from electrostatic charges to parallel circuits and beyond. Students will learn about simple and parallel circuits through hands-on activities and then have the opportunity to make their own circuits.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections:

    • Science 6: EL6.1, EL6.2, EL6.3

    • Science 9: CE9.1, CE9.2, CE9.4

  • We’ll shed some light on the electromagnetic spectrum through demonstrations of total internal refraction, fiber optics, prisms, UV, and fluorescence! Students will use mirrors and lasers to problem-solve their way through a team challenge.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

  • Learn about the tiny creatures that make up the amazing diversity of life in a wetland. Students will take samples of water collected from Wascana Marsh and use a stereoscope to investigate both the living and non-living properties they find, the role they play in the ecosystem, and how to support them amidst climate change.

    Only available during April–June and when weather allows.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 4: HC4.1, HC4.2, HC4.3

    • Science 6: DL6.1, DL6.2, DL6.3

  • Dive into simple machines! They may be ‘simple’, but these machines really keep our world moving! Students will use teamwork and innovation to manipulate forces and solve a not-so-simple challenge.

    Length: 45 minutes

    Capacity: 30 persons

    Cost: $100

    Curricular Connections: 

    • Science 5: MC5.1, FM5.2

    • Science 6: FL6.2

Saskatchewan Science Centre workshops are funded by the following businesses and agencies

Proud sponsor of EnviroCircuits and Forces workshops

Innovate workshops are presented by the
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

Marsh Monsters workshop is sponsored by the
The Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

An IMAX Experience

At the Kramer IMAX Theatre, students are immersed in a giant screen experience that captivates kids of all ages. With breathtaking visuals and carefully selected films, IMAX inspires curiosity and invites learners to explore the many wonders of our universe.

Now playing at the Kramer IMAX Theatre — ask us about other documentary film options available for your class!

Now Playing in IMAX 3D

Now Playing in IMAX 3D

Coming Soon in IMAX

Coming Soon in IMAX

The Discovery Fund

The Saskatchewan Science Centre’s Discovery Fund provides financial assistance to priority and deserving students and classrooms throughout the province.

The Discovery Fund may be a fit for your organization if you are:

  • A school visiting the SSC for a daytime visit. Applications can be made for General Admission, IMAX documentary films, and Workshops

  • A school who wants to book a Go! Science Outreach Visit. The Discovery Fund is only for school programming, not for Summer Outreach or event-specific programming.

If you represent a group that could benefit from the Discovery Fund, please click the link below and fill out the form below. Each application is reviewed individually and the level of assistance provided will be based on need and available funds.

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