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LTS Volunteers Return to Science World
December 5-6, 2009
LTS volunteers were back at Science World and treated 150 visitors over the weekend to more genetics-themed activities which included: a kiwi DNA extraction, colourful mock gel-electrophoresis, mind-bending pedigree puzzles, and making (and eating) candy DNA.
Thanks to all volunteers who came out: Ardalan Ahmadi, Carmen Hsieh, Jasmine Ono, Maisam Makarem, and Tanis Gieselman!!
Pictures of this event can be found here.
Volunteers and Teachers Discover New Activities
November 25, 2009
Vancouver teachers and Let's Talk Science volunteers attended an Activity Workshop to get ideas for classroom science activities.
The workshop highlighted how easy-to-find and everyday objects can be used to introduce science concepts to a young audience: model cells and DNA can be crafted with candy, lava lamps can be made from an oil and water mixture, and items can be made to "hover" using magnets. Gooey slime, always a favourite with kids (of all ages) can be made with glue, food colouring, and borax. Activities demonstrating fuel cell and neuroscience concepts were also presented.
As a bonus, Isabel Deslauriers, our special guest from the National Let's Talk Science Office showed-off some of our ready-to-use kits: Ancient Machines, Entrepreneurial Science, and Five Senses.
Pictures of this event can be found here. Want more ideas? Visit our database of activities.
Families explore DNA with Let’s Talk Science Volunteers
November 7-8, 2009
It was a wet and dreary weekend, but a team of enthusiastic volunteers were livening up the Eureka Labs by offering Science World visitors a unique learning experience. Volunteers took part in demonstrating DNA extraction from a kiwi, a colourful mock-gel electrophoresis, and solving some mind-bending pedigree puzzles. And to top it off, visitors also got the chance to make model candy DNA and eat it too – Yum!
Nearly 300 kids and parents dropped by the event over the weekend.
Special thanks goes to all volunteers who came out: Mehrdad Bokharaei, Tanis Gieselman, Alice Zhang, Ardalan Ahmadi, Denil Wickrama, Angela Burleigh, Natasha Holmes, Andy Moll, and Heidrun Spohr!!!
Visit our photo gallery to see more pictures of the event.
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December 5-6, 2009
LTS volunteers were back at Science World and treated 150 visitors over the weekend to more genetics-themed activities which included: a kiwi DNA extraction, colourful mock gel-electrophoresis, mind-bending pedigree puzzles, and making (and eating) candy DNA.
Thanks to all volunteers who came out: Ardalan Ahmadi, Carmen Hsieh, Jasmine Ono, Maisam Makarem, and Tanis Gieselman!!
Pictures of this event can be found here.
Volunteers and Teachers Discover New Activities
November 25, 2009
Vancouver teachers and Let's Talk Science volunteers attended an Activity Workshop to get ideas for classroom science activities.
The workshop highlighted how easy-to-find and everyday objects can be used to introduce science concepts to a young audience: model cells and DNA can be crafted with candy, lava lamps can be made from an oil and water mixture, and items can be made to "hover" using magnets. Gooey slime, always a favourite with kids (of all ages) can be made with glue, food colouring, and borax. Activities demonstrating fuel cell and neuroscience concepts were also presented.As a bonus, Isabel Deslauriers, our special guest from the National Let's Talk Science Office showed-off some of our ready-to-use kits: Ancient Machines, Entrepreneurial Science, and Five Senses.
Pictures of this event can be found here. Want more ideas? Visit our database of activities.
Families explore DNA with Let’s Talk Science Volunteers
November 7-8, 2009
It was a wet and dreary weekend, but a team of enthusiastic volunteers were livening up the Eureka Labs by offering Science World visitors a unique learning experience. Volunteers took part in demonstrating DNA extraction from a kiwi, a colourful mock-gel electrophoresis, and solving some mind-bending pedigree puzzles. And to top it off, visitors also got the chance to make model candy DNA and eat it too – Yum!Nearly 300 kids and parents dropped by the event over the weekend.
Special thanks goes to all volunteers who came out: Mehrdad Bokharaei, Tanis Gieselman, Alice Zhang, Ardalan Ahmadi, Denil Wickrama, Angela Burleigh, Natasha Holmes, Andy Moll, and Heidrun Spohr!!!
Visit our photo gallery to see more pictures of the event.
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