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Spring 2009 SIA Newsletter has sprung!

March 30 2009

Spring has sprung and so has our latest Science in Action newsletter!  Check out our latest edition to read about tips for doing outdoor education in the rain or snow and how other schools are using the Science in Action programs.  We have teachers sharing tips from the field and also are offering a chance for you to win a copy of Richard Louv’s “Last Child in the Woods.”  Read the newsletter here: Spring 2009

Science in Action applications now available for 2009-2010

February 9 2009

Are you a BC school or teacher interested in teaching science in a hands-on and fun way?  Apply now for WildBC’s Science in Action program.   This free program provides training, resources and support to meet the science curriculum through hands-on lessons that are fun and active.  You get a workshop, ongoing support from a local facilitator and a school kit with ready-to-use materials for currciulum-linked activities.   Download applications here:  2009-2010 SIA applications.

Hot off the Press: Fall 2008 Science in Action Newsletter!

December 8 2008

Read more about our amazing professional development program that helps teachers get outdoors and teaching science using active and fun activities.  Our Fall newsletter is choc-full of tips, ideas, and more info to help you get the most out of this program.  Get yourself on a free fieldtrip or win a copy of Richard Louv’s “Last Child in the Woods” — find out how by reading the newsletter!

WildBC launches 3rd year of Science in Action!

October 9 2008

WildBC is pleased to be working with 30 schools in BC for 2008-2009 through our Science in Action program.  These schools were selected from over 147 schools that applied and are the lucky participants in a program that helps teachers to teach the science curriculum in an active, engaging way.

We provide you with games, resources, lesson plans, and best of all a school kit with all needed materials (see pic below!).  We are getting extremely positive feedback on this program and we hope you’ll check out more info on this exciting program!