You are invited to join Fresh Roots as we take part in Science Odyssey, a ten-day celebration of discovery and innovation that engages and inspires Canadians of all ages with activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Sky, Sun, Seasons & Shadows
- Date: May 11, 2021
- Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM (PST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Description: How can we use schoolyard farms as a space for garden-based learning to promote science education? Susan Gerofsky – an associate professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a background in mathematics and experiential education will walk us through a workshop filmed on one of the Fresh Roots Schoolyard Farms located at David Thompson Secondary School in Vancouver, BC. Targeted at elementary and high school educators, this online event will be recorded and presented over Zoom and hosted by Fresh Roots youth empowerment and experiential learning specialists with plenty of time for questions throughout!
- Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sky-sun-seasons-shadows-tickets-152781001087
Spotlight on Scientists!
- Date: May 1-16, 2021
- Location: Fresh Roots Website
- Description: To celebrate this year’s Science Odyssey, Canada’s biggest science and technology festival, we are highlighting amazing scientists from across the country! Young adult staff members at Fresh Roots interviewed inspiring individuals contributing to science, to learn more about their personal and professional journey, career, and what advice they have for youth. These scientists surprise and delight us with their unique topics and backgrounds, and the unexpected ways their work connects back to healthy food systems and a healthy environment.
- Link to View: Spotlight on Scientists!
About Science Odyssey
Led by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Science Odyssey brings together hundreds of fun and engaging activities across the country from Saturday, May 1 to Sunday, May 16, 2021. Events range from science in the streets, visits to labs, science fairs, talks and conferences, school field trips, encounters with scientists and engineers, special exhibits at museums and science centres, scientific events at community organizations, online activities, and much more.
Consult the full list of Science Odyssey activities.
Social media links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceOdyssey/
Twitter: @Sci_Od
Instagram: @Sci_Od
Hashtag: #OdySci