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Science lovers of all ages are invited out to the upcoming 33rd annual Science Olympics, a chance for upcoming teachers to show exactly what they’re made of.
The event is a partnership between Praxis Science Outreach and the education students at the college, says senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks. It will be hosted at Medicine Hat College on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
These students will host a wide variety of lessons on various topics within the Alberta curriculum and present them in new, engaging ways, giving visitors a chance to get hands-on in an engaging experience with science.
“It’s really a wonderful opportunity for the students, because it allows them to present to a variety of people from a variety of different backgrounds and age groups and learning abilities,” said Rooks. “Doing this really allows these students to hone those teaching skills in a constructive way.”
“Families will just go around the tables and if you complete an event at that table, you get to enter for a really cool science prize at that table,” said Rooks. “Then if you complete eight out of the 10 tables, you get to answer for the grand prize draw for a big basket of science goodies.”
People of all ages are welcome to the free event, though they ask that each visiting group has at least one individual over the age of 18 present. Rooks assures there will be something for everyone, as part of the challenge is being able to teach the materials to different knowledge levels and ages.
These education students will be able to put the lesson plans created for the Science Olympics in their portfolios, while attendees get a day of learning and entertainment without any additional cost. This makes an event where everyone involved walks away better for it, says Rooks.
“It’s really exciting that this will be our 33rd. We’re just so fortunate to be able to partner with the education students at the college and to be able to offer these in the community, especially during times like these when so many people have financial restrictions,” said Rooks. “This is a great way to fit in some of those fun learning opportunities, but make it fun as well.”
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