About Science Literacy Week
Presented by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), Science Literacy Week is a national celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the science all around us. From coast to coast to coast, CASC members, educators, and a growing ecosystem of STEM learning leaders are coming together to spark questions, try new ideas, and explore science in everyday life.
Curiosity Unleashed
This year’s theme, Curiosity Unleashed, invites everyone to explore, play, and notice the world in new ways. In an era shaped by rapid discovery and innovation, STEM engagement organizations and science communicators play a critical role in cultivating a culture of curiosity, resilience, and engagement across Canada. Science Literacy Week invites everyone and anyone in the broader science engagement ecosystem to come together to explore how we foster inclusive, vibrant, and forward-looking spaces for science learning and public dialogue. We encourage everyone to join us this October with open minds, open hearts, and come curious.
Want to get curious?
Click here to explore events, activities and resources happening across Canada during Science Literacy Week.
Come Curious | Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11
As part of Science Literacy Week, visitors are invited to tackle the Black Box Challenge, an interactive investigation where seeing isn't believing.
Examine sealed mystery boxes using observation, sound, movement, and critical thinking to determine what may be hidden inside. Along the way, discover how scientists use evidence to study things they cannot directly observe, from Earth's interior to distant planets and black holes.
Recommended for all ages. Included with General Admission.
Interested in Learning More?
What is Citizen Science? – Learn how public participation in scientific research can help increase scientific knowledge.
National Geographic — Citizen ScienceCanadian Citizen Science Portal – Explore citizen science projects across Canada and find ways to get involved.
Government of Canada — Citizen Science PortalSaskatoon Nature Society, Citizen Science – Discover local citizen science opportunities and ways to engage with nature.
Saskatoon Nature Society — Citizen ScienceMerlin Bird ID – Identify birds you see and hear, explore birds in your community, and learn how bird observations contribute to citizen science through eBird.
Merlin Bird IDiNaturalist – Identify and share observations of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms while contributing to a global biodiversity dataset.
iNaturalistAlberta Capital Airshed – Learn how community-based air sensors can help monitor local air quality and contribute to environmental data collection.
Alberta Capital Airshed — Take Action