Category Archives: Classroom and field activities

Scientists let kids manipulate their toys

On June 7, 2016, the GreenEdge team has organized many activities to showcase and explain the project, and to let kids sample and manipulate the scientific toys that they use daily. What a better way to learn than go and see for yourself?

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Scientists took up the challenge of “les 24 heures de Science”

Once again, the Takuvik Joint International Laboratory  rose to the challenge of the recent 24 heures de Science. With the participation of Québec-Océan, researchers and students volunteered for this event, sharing their knowledge witthe primary and secondary school students.

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Science odyssey for Canadian Inuit youth

There is good news for public awareness of science and technology! The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) wants to engage the scientific community in a new cross-Canada event that celebrates discovery and innovation. With a particular emphasis on Canadian youth, Science Odyssey will be ten days of discovery and innovation. Hundreds of events will take place all across Canada. We proposed to present an activity in Qikiqtarjuaq !

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