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Visit BodyWorks Gallery

The BodyWorks Gallery has been updated with fresh content and cutting-edge genomics technology to help visitors better understand the processes of the human body. 

Body Work’s Lab Zone presented by Genome BC lets students explore topics like genetic engineering, biotechnology, neuroscience as well as how to use lab equipment. Students can learn more about senses, lungs, memory, germs and reflexes through hands-on, facilitated activities. 

Curriculum Links

The exhibits within the BodyWorks gallery relate to the following curricular areas:

Science 2: Life cycle
Science 4: Senses
Science 5: Organ systems
Science 6: Organ systems
Science 7:
Evolution, Biodiversity
Science 8: Cells
Science 9: Cells
Science 10: Genetics

Physical and Health Education K/1: Names for parts of the body, Movement
Physical and Health Education 2/3: Health and well-being, Movement, Exertion
Physical and Health Education 4/5/6: Health and well-being, Self-identity, Changes during puberty
Physical and Health Education 7/8/9/10: Movement, Exertion, Health

Language

  • English

Additional Information

“Where did I come from?” includes frank discussion and images of reproduction, sexuality, and childbirth

Curiosity Quest

Download a worksheet to encourage grade-appropriate exploration in our various galleries while on your Science World field trip. There’s one for:

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Survivors

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Egg BB

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Comet Crisp

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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T-Rex and Baby

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Buddy the T-Rex

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Geodessy

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Science Buddies

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Western Dinosaur

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.