Grade 9

Classroom Workshops

Through role play, students step into the shoes of decision makers to solve complex issues where science, government, society and the environment intersect.

Learn More Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins

Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

See how genetics research in BC is helping scientists understand more about salmon biology and ecology.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins

Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of genomes and genomics with this travelling exhibit stuffed with activities and resources.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins

Hands-on Activities

An educational (and delicious) introduction to DNA structure through edible model building.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 0-30 mins

Hands-on Activities

Extract and visualize DNA from cells using some basic household chemicals

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 0-30 mins

Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

Witness the impact of mountain pine beetles on BC forests and learn how genetics might help slow their spread.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins

Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

This travelling exhibit introduces genetics and explains the importance of bees. The exhibit comes complete with colourful and engaging text panels, hands on activities and models.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins

Classroom Workshops

Learn how traits are inherited from one generation to the next with this interactive introduction to heredity and Punnett Squares.

Learn More Grade 9, 10, 30-60 mins

Hands-on Activities

Learn how to information is encoded in DNA by making a simple bracelet with 4 differently coloured beads.

Learn More Grade 8, 9, 10, 30–60 mins