Grade 6 Workshops

Registration for May 2012 has occurred on October 19th. As of February 8th we still have a few spaces remaining.

If interested in registering please contact Liz Robertson at liz.robertson@twu.ca.

Home school dates will be posted soon.

2-Hour Biology workshops for May 2012 will be offered from 9:15-11:15 and 12:15-2:15 from May 22-25, May 28-June 1.

Biology Field Trip Dates:

The light microscope is a fundamental tool used by the cell biologist. In this workshop, students will learn how to handle and care for a microscope, and how to calculate magnification. Prepared slides and specimens will be set up at microscopy stations accompanied by a card of questions or activities designed to encourage observational skills and critical thinking. Microscopes will be used to examine the features of representative species from the five kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Protists, Monera, and Fungi. Students will also be shown how simple staining techniques are used to highlight specific cellular features such as the nucleus and plasma membrane.

Science in the Valley is partially funded by NSERC.