For Educators

Welcome to the Science World Educator Page!

On this page you will find links to all of the exciting ways that Science World can connect with you and your students. Explore field trip options, professional development, online workshops, classroom visits from scientists, events and opportunities for your students, resources, and more!

We are excited to announce our plans for the 2024-25 school year offerings! Here are some important dates and accouncements:

  • BOOK NOW: Field trip booking forms are now open!
  • NEW: We will be welcoming field trips with no workshops to the dome as early as September 9, 2024 (*at a reduced capacity)
  • ONSITE WORKSHOPS: We will be welcoming field trips with workshops to the dome as of October 1, 2024 (*at full capacity)
    • NEW: BodyWorks Chatbot onsite workshop (including structured BodyWorks gallery exploration with a facilitator and the chance to build your own gallery-themed chatbot) with dates available during booking for workshops taking place starting November 25, 2024!
    • NEW: Gardener vs. Robot onsite workshop taking place in the Science Park (using the scientific method to discover if robots really can care for plants and produce thriving gardens) with dates available during booking for workshops taking place after Spring Break!
  • ONLINE WORKSHOPS: We are pleased to offer our most popular online workshops this year: Science for a Changing World and Forces Online Science Adventure
  • TEEN PROGRAMMING: Teen Tuesdays will be returning in 2025! On April 15 and June 3 we will focus on our middle/secondary school audiences and giving them their own day in the building.
  • BURSARY: Bursary applications will run in two rounds. The first round of applications will be open August 19 - September 20, 2024. The second round of applications will be open November 25 - December 6, 2024. Please see the Bursary page for more detailed information.

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OFFERINGS FOR SCHOOLS

Scroll through all of the great ways Science World can engage with you and your students.

Teacher Preview Pass

Plan your field trip in person! Teachers who pay annual fees to the BC TRB may prepare for their field trip by visiting Science World ahead of the trip. On the day of your visit, present your ID at admissions to gain entry (2 free general admission visits per year; special exhibition fees are not included) and receive 10% off all items in our Science Store.

Science Spotlight Bundles

We have just released two new Science Spotlights and activity bundles as part of GenAction presented by Odlum Brown. Learn about local climate change research and solutions in the Sea Level Rise Bundle or Temperature Increase Bundle with your class or family. Each bundle includes a Science Spotlight article, a researcher profile, and one-two companion activities to take your learning further.

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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.

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