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Francophone students make edible soil

May 9, 2013

On April 10^th and 11^th, Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers from the University of Toronto, Scarborough lead hands-on activities in French in Brampton and Scarborough.

Two Kindergarten classes at Clairlea Public School in Scarborough took part in an Edible Soil activity. The students were introduced to different layers of soil, and then made their own soil layers using cookies, pudding, gummy worms and sprinkles!

“The children loved the activity”, says Saya Szparlo, one of two Let’s Talk Science volunteers leading the activity. Szparlo asked one of the girls participating in the activity what her favourite thing was to do in class, and she responded “this stuff, learning about science, I love science!”.

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Molecular Biology Day!

April 30, 2013

On April 4, 100 local Grade 11 and 12 students travelled to McMaster University in Hamilton, ON for a fun-filled day of Molecular Biology!

This event was held in collaboration between the Department of Biology at McMaster University and Let’s Talk Science, and was led by McMaster University’s Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteer Julia Shen.

Once arriving at McMaster University, the students spent their morning learning about DNA and gel electrophoresis. After sharing all of this information with the students, Julia led them in a hands-on activity where the students used micro-pipettes and completed their very own gel electrophoresis! The students had a great time as they were able to directly apply the concepts that they had learned in the hands-on activity. The students really enjoyed using the micro-pipettes and analyzing their gel when they were finished. Some students even took their gel home with them!

When Julia was in high school, she had the chance to participate in Let’s Talk Science events like this one!

“Participating in Let's Talk Science events in high school only increased my interest in science. I was able to apply what I learned in the classroom and to use advanced materials." shares Julia, "The volunteers were phenomenal resources and explained the content really well. Needless to say, this event served as my first glimpse into university-level science, and I am thankful that I had this opportunity”.

Perhaps one of the students that participated in Molecular Biology Day will be back in a few years as a new Let’s Talk Science volunteer, helping to increase science literacy and getting other children and youth excited and inspired!

Support for Let’s Talk Science Outreach in southern Ontario is provided in part by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. For more information, visit our supporters page.