Catalyst 2011 Conference - October 21st / 22nd, 2011
Thank You To Everyone Who
Attended
Catalyst 2011
Presenter Resources are gradually being posted to the Catalyst For Science site, as we receive them from the presenters.
Photos from Catalyst 2011 on Flickr
Video from the Conference will be posted soon!
Dominic Bernard receiving the iPad 2 AGM door prize from
BCScTA President, Grahame Rainey.
Visit the Catalyst For Science Website
The Catalyst For Science website is a joint project between the BC Science Teachers' Association and Science World. We aim to provide teacher reviewed, classroom ready resources.
Recent additions include several resoucres provided by retired
Kamloops teacher, Gordon Gore.
Scientist in Residence K - 7 Lesson Plans
The Scientist in Residence Program lesson plans are available to
educators and the public. The lesson plans fit with the BC Ministry
of Education guidelines for Science K to 7. These lesson plans,
together with the enthusiastic students’ quest to know more and the
experiences gained by elementary school teachers and scientists, are
the legacies of the Scientist in Residence Program.
Scientists and teachers work together to develop and deliver science
units comprised of hands-on lessons on specific themes. There is a
major focus on the experimental process of science. Opportunities
are created to link lessons to other areas of the curriculum, such
as math, fine arts, English and French language arts, and First
Nations. Some lessons focus on issues facing society such as marine
pollution, climate change, soil erosion, biodiversity, and the
importance of protecting the environment and ecosystems.
K - 7 Lesson Plans
One Test Does Not Fit All
The BCTF have produced a new video, called "One Test Does Not Fit All" which features our some of the results from the BCScTA Science 10 Survey Report and interviews with BCScTA President, Grahame Rainey.
BCScTA Science 10 Report
During the winter of 2008/09, the BCScTA ran a survey, on this website, asking for teacher opinion on the new Grade 10 curriculum and associated Provincial Exam.
Letter of Response From The
Ministry of Education
