Experiences at Science East!
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Workshops
Planetarium
Stem Kits
Workshops
Looking for an interactive activity to engage your participants? These hands-on workshops address specific learning outcomes from the New Brunswick Science Curriculum, while providing participants with a fun and memorable experience! For additional options, please contact Science East directly.
Inquiry-based activities are approximately 45 minutes long; programs at Science East receive an additional 30 minutes of science centre exploration time. Maximum one class per 45 minute block. Off-site visits are subject to additional travel expenses.
Please read our booking and cancellation policy here.
Cost:
$6.00 per child for a centre visit
$6.00 per child for an outreach workshop + travel fees
$9.00 per child for a centre visit + workshop or science show
1 adult free for every five paid admissions
$6.00 per additional adult
STORYTELLING
PreK-5
Choose one of our robots to recreate a story, including characters and costumes!
NATURE DETECTIVES
Grade K-8
Become a detective and solve the mystery behind unknown animal tracks and scat!
MY FIRST ROBOT
PreK-5
Develop your student's computational thinking skills with robots adapted for their age!
SPACE EDUCATION
Grade K-8
Travel the galaxy as you learn about concepts of light, eclipses and many more!
USING YOUR SENSES
PreK-5
Introduction to science skills by learning about observations, inferences and instruments!
PIXEL ART
Grade K-12
Unlock your creative side as you recreate your favorite video game character and learn about pixels and resolution!
HABITAT AND COMMUNITY
Grade K-8
Let our line-following robots play the role of people or animal in your own created community!
SCIENCE SHOW
Grade K-12
Choose your topic and enjoy the show!
STRUCTURES
Grade 3-8
Students discover their engineering skills with Science East’s own building challenge!
CIRCUITS
Grade 5-8
Become a computer scientist and dive into the differences between software and hardware using our robot Arduino!
ROBOT BATTLES
Grade 3-12
Become an engineer in this activity to plan, design, test and create armour for robots. Then battle!
SIMPLE MACHINES
Grade 3-8
Explore how simple machines make certain tasks easier by testing them out in different scenarios.
CELLS
Grade 5-8
Take a look at the building blocks of life in this interactive workshop.
EARTH SCIENCE
Grade 3-8
Dig for chocolate chips while learning about both the positive and negative effects of mining.
ECOSYSTEMS AND ADAPTATION
Grade 5-8
Create your own species that can live in extreme conditons while learning about adaptations of other animals!
SLIME
Grade 3-8
Get messy in this workshop as you and your students explore the various states of matter!
CLIMATE ACTION
Grade 6-8
Investigate the effects of climate change in your backyard and how to commit climate actions.
Planetarium
Don’t miss out on the Science East Planetarium experience!
Cost:
Within 100km from Science East
Half Day – $300.00
Full Day – $500.00
Further than 100km from Science East
Half Day – $500.00
Full Day – $800.00
Experience the thrill and wonder of space!
Discover the wonders of space with Science East’s portable planetarium! Unique to New Brunswick, our incredible planetarium is available at the science centre, or at the location of your choice. This interactive show is perfect for space-related curriculum and stargazers alike!
A Science East staff member will guide your students through space. Planetarium shows are completely interactive and audience-driven; our educators can tailor the presentation to suit individual interests, group goals, and targeted outcomes. Session length varies according to group’s requirements (30-45 minutes).
Teachers please note:
Shows are adaptable for all K-12 levels to ensure an exciting and educational experience for every class. Shows can cater to grades 6 and 9 “Earth and Space” curriculum.
To avoid disappointment, bookings should be made as far as possible in advance — at least 2 weeks in advance. See our booking & cancellation policy here.
