Adapt

This workshop is about adaptations in animals and how astonishing they can be. Students will gain an understanding of how animals (including themselves) adapt to their environment, each other, and climate change.

Grades: 3–5

Length: 45 minutes

Capacity: 30 persons

Cost:

In-Person: $100

Curricular Connections: 

• Science 3: Plant Growth and Changes

  • PL3.2: Analyze the interdependence among plants, individuals, society, and the environment.

• Science 4: Habitats and Communities

  • HC4.2: Analyze the structures and behaviors of plants and animals that enable them to exist in various habitats.

• Science 5: Weather

  • WE5.3: Analyze the impact of weather on society and the environment, including technologies that help humans address weather conditions.

Each student will require:

• 5–10 Pieces of Paper 

• Drawing tools (markers, crayons, pencil crayons, etc.) 

Wild About Animals

Discover the diversity of animal groups and compare characteristics and behaviours between animals from different habitats. Get the chance to meet a real animal for a fun and visual learning experience.

Grades: Pre K–2

Length: 45 minutes

Capacity: 25 persons

Cost:

Virtual: $75

In-Person: $100

Curricular Connections: 

• Science K: Living Things in our Environment

  • LTK.1: Examine observable characteristics of plants, animals, and people in their local environment.

• Science 1: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things

  • LT1.1: Differentiate between living things according to observable characteristics, including appearance and behaviour. 

• Science 2: Animal Growth and Changes

  • AN2.1: Analyze the growth and development of familiar animals, including birds, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, during their life cycles.

Virtual Workshop Supplies:

The Saskatchewan Science Centre provides everything needed for in-person workshops at the Science Centre.