Active Inquiry

The Candy Rock Cycle Museum is a high-engagement, low-budget inquiry project that transforms the abstract geological timescales of the Earth into a tangible, student-led experience. By using Starburst candies as "minerals," students simulate millions of years of geological change. The project culminates in a professional 3D Museum Exhibit, where students transition from "learners" to "curators," demonstrating their mastery of the rock cycle through physical specimens and scientific communicatio

The Playground Upgrade project is a comprehensive, interactive classroom experience designed to meet the expectations of the Ontario Grade 4 Science curriculum. Instead of just reading about simple machines, students take on the role of engineers tasked with adding functional pulley and gear systems to a local playground to make it easier, more fun, or more accessible. They will then act as engineers pitching their ideas to the "Dragons" (teachers) to try to get the playground to incorporate the

Bring Canadian Habitats to Life: 3D Scale Model ProjectTransform your science unit with this comprehensive, hands-on project designed specifically for the Grade 4 Ontario Science Curriculum. This all-in-one resource guides students through the process of researching, designing, and building a 3D scale model of a Canadian habitat. From the tundra to the wetlands, your students will dive deep into the interactions between living things and their environment while honing their engineering and crit