Online resources

Science Sites for: Educators, Kids, Science Fair Sites, Science Organizations

Science Sites for Educators - virtual labs, school programs, field trips and other resources

Alberta Science Curriculum - Elementary/Junior High/Senior High Education Alberta site

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

ATA Science Council

Canadian Science and Technology Museum - Online programs for home and school

Canadian Space Agency activities

Caring for our Watersheds contest information

Discover the Universe - Astronomy resource for teachers

Engineers Without Borders - University of Calgary Chapter (high school outreach)

Glenbow Ranch Foundation - school programs and downloadable resources

Natural Resources Canada - Simply Science, articles, podcasts and videos

Nature Calgary - free nature field trips in and around Calgary.

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory - U of C

Science Is... - Calgary-based, educational science tools, toys, equipment & supplies

Schoolkids doing Science - published by the Royal Society and written by school children who conducted the research. This will make your day!

Society of Educational Resource Groups SERG

Space School - a hub for teachers to share a passion for space and the contributions that Canada is making.

Telus Spark Science Centre - Calgary - For schools

Telus World of Science - Edmonton - Educators

New Virtual Walk in the Forest - for schools 3 separate tours 1. Walk in the forest - Boreal Wetland 2. Walk in the forest - Boreal Upland 3. Walk in the forest - Boreal Burn

Waste and Recycling - links to High School curriculum from the City of Calgary, Waste and Recycling Services

Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society - wildlife lists, school field trips

 

Science Sites for Kids - activities, contests and events

Canadian Space Agency activities

Future Energy Systems - NEW Learning resources from the University of Alberta, including lab tours, storytimes with worksheets, mini research talks for kids with worksheets, ask an energy expert videos and much more. New content is being produced each month.

Science Fair Sites - how to choose a topic, student and teacher guides

Calgary Youth Science Fair - important dates, checklists etc.

Science Buddies - topic selection wizard and other great resources

Science Organizations - careers information, mentorship programs, outreach

Alberta Women's Science Network AWSN

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta APEGA

Canadian Association of Physicists CAP

Canadian Federation of Biological Sciences CFBS

Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists CSEG

Geological Association of Canada GAC

The Chemical Institute of Canada CIC

Women in Science and Engineering WISE (career options for women in science and engineering) WISE Uof C, WISEST Uof of A