Science World is a place of discovery.
And its universe of opportunities is about to get bigger.
This week, the federal government committed $693,000 to help young people discover the possibilities inherent in the internet of things.
The funding allows Science World to enhance its current province-wide outreach programs for students and teachers and create new content.
The funding will help with:
鈥� Scientists & Innovators in Schools 鈥� Real STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professionals visit schools to promote students鈥� interest in science and technology. The goal is to address British Columbia's need for more scientists, engineers, technologists and technicians.
鈥� Super Science Club 鈥� The after-school club for inner-city elementary students inspires at-risk children to develop an interest in science and technology.
鈥� Hands-On Workshops - Science World will develop a range of hands-on, in-school workshops for multiple grade levels that will use technology to apply the methods of computational thinking.
鈥� The development of Tech-Up Library Kits - Hands-on computational thinking and digital skills-building discovery kits.
Science World also wants to help teachers embrace this brave new world. It will use the Tech-Up funding to give teachers access to new training modules on how to meaningfully incorporate digital learning outcomes aligned with the provincial curriculum.
鈥淚n a time of unprecedented change, when high-tech innovations are rapidly transforming the job requirements of our province, the need for digital skills is greater than ever. We are thrilled to be a funding recipient, enabling us to provide youth in British Columbia access to the education and resources needed for the next generation to thrive,鈥� says Dr. Scott Sampson, president and CEO of Science World.
