Scientists and Engineers in the Classroom

Praxis has a resource of Scientists and Engineers in areas applicable to all grade levels. These include: dinosaurs, bridge design, computers and robotics; just to name a few.

Our volunteers are experts in their particular area and are very willing to come in and show your students the connection between what they are learning in the class and the "real" world. Through this interaction, many students are better able to see the real life connection between science and the classroom. One thing is for sure, all of the volunteers are eager to be involved in the educational community.

Give us a call, book online or fax in your request and we will match you up!

To book a Scientist or Engineer for your classroom:

Anita Rossall, President of ASLA of which Praxis is a founding member, conducts a Ski Jump presentation to a grade 3 class.

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Learning Kits

All of the learning kits contain resources in order to allow you, the educator, to promote hands on learning. The kits also contain information relevant to the respectice topic and are curriculum specific.

All learning kits are appropriate and adaptable for most grade levels. Some suggestions for grade use are included with the topic.

Learning kits can be borrowed, at no charge, for one to four weeks at a time. One week for home school parents and two weeks for teachers however if more than one teachers in the school will be using the kit it may be booked for three or four weeks. Booking in advanced is necessary.

To book at kit, or to learn about kit applications:

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Operation Minerva

Operation Minerva is a project organized by a committee of community professionals working in the math, science and technology fields. The purpose of Operation Minerva is to develop awareness in young women of their own abilities as well as the career opportunities that exist in these fields. The conference involves job shadowing with women role models, innovative workshops/displays and formal/informal group discussions.

To learn more about Operation Minerva click here.

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Operation Thoth

To learn more about Operation Thoth click here.

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Family Science Olympics in celebration of

National Science and Technology Week

National Science and Technology Week (mid October) is a time to celelbrate the wonder, excitement and amazement of science and technology. Praxis hosts our popular and free annual Family Science Olympics to coincide with this national event.

To learn more about future and past events click here.

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Medicine Hat College Summer Camps

Every year Praxis partners with the Medicine Hat College to offer fun and exciting science-based summer camps. Each camp is based on a fun science topic such as insects or robotics and is lead by a trained instructor. Check the Medicine Hat College summer camp brochure for the summer camp schedule. MHC Summer Camp 2011 information

To enroll in these Praxis-MHC camps please contact the Medicine Hat College at 403-529-3844.

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Science Clubs

Science Clubs offer exciting opportunities for like minded young people to share in their interest as they explore Science.

For example, in the past Praxis has offered opportunities for Lego enthusiasts aged 8 to 12 years to learn about building machines and robots and then programming them. These sessions were offered during regular meetings during the school year and continue in their present form as one of the more popular Medicine Hat College Summer Camp activities.

If you are interested in volunteering to advise a Science Club, please contact us.

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Teaching Tips

Making science relavent with current events.

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