/channels/taxonomy/term/12175/all en /channels/channels/news/travelling-seeds-free-lesson-plan-schools-351636 <p>To celebrate <a href="https://www.scienceliteracy.ca/">Science Literacy Week</a>, the Office of Science Outreach released a free lesson plan for elementary school teachers. The lesson, titled <b>“Travelling seeds”</b> explores how seeds are dispersed. The activities and discussions center inquiry-based learning, to encourage nature discovery through hands-on experiences and observations.</p> <p>The lesson was shared with science consultants across English and French school boards in the Greater Montreal area and has already received over 40 downloads.</p> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:50:50 +0000 webfull 193547 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-science-literacy-week-9th-year-351421 <p>On September 23rd, the Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ ���ϲ����� and TSI Outreach hosted interactive family workshops for Science Literacy Week. Over 150 people participated, learning about tree growth, the diversity of science and scientists, the survival of extremophiles and more!</p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:16:35 +0000 webfull 193268 at /channels /channels/channels/event/science-literacy-week-diversity-science-and-scientists-350800 <p>Ever wonder what scientists do, how they do it, what tools they use, or even what a scientist looks like? Come learn about the diversity of science and scientists!</p> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:48:34 +0000 webfull 192549 at /channels /channels/channels/event/science-literacy-week-discovering-secret-stories-trees-life-french-workshop-350623 <p>Join ���ϲ����� Science Outreach outdoors to celebrate <a href="https://www.scienceliteracy.ca/">Science Literacy Week</a> and discover the secret stories of trees’ lives!</p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:20:12 +0000 webfull 192320 at /channels /channels/channels/event/science-literacy-week-discovering-secret-stories-trees-life-english-workshop-350621 <p>Join ���ϲ����� Science Outreach outdoors to celebrate <a href="https://www.scienceliteracy.ca/">Science Literacy Week </a>and discover the secret stories of trees’ lives!</p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:14:55 +0000 webfull 192317 at /channels /channels/channels/event/visite-guidee-de-lexposition-voltaire-francais-350227 <p>Venez découvrir les points forts d'une sélection de manuscrits signés, scellés et remis par Voltaire à ses contemporains.</p> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:11:03 +0000 webfull 191546 at /channels /channels/channels/event/guided-tour-voltaire-exhibition-350226 <p>Come to see the highlights of a selection of manuscripts signed, sealed, and delivered by Voltaire to his contemporaries.</p> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:08:27 +0000 webfull 191545 at /channels /channels/channels/event/drop-exhibit-science-history-treasures-mcgills-rare-books-special-collections-exposition-sans-350222 <p>From the earliest illustrated natural history encyclopedia to Isaac Newton’s annotated copy of <i>Opticks</i>, our collections span the evolution of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.</p> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:38:32 +0000 webfull 191543 at /channels /channels/channels/event/life-finds-way-341640 <p>Did you know there are “aliens” living in our own backyard? An extremophile is an organism that lives in extreme environments where humans would not survive!</p> Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:32:32 +0000 webfull 182291 at /channels /channels/channels/event/drop-exhibit-science-history-treasures-mcgills-rare-books-special-collections-340404 <p>From the earliest illustrated natural history encyclopedia to Isaac Newton’s annotated copy of <i>Opticks</i>, our collections span the evolution of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:34:12 +0000 webfull 180974 at /channels /channels/channels/event/storytime-activities-science-literacy-week-324547 <p>September 21 to 27 is jam-packed with <a href="https://letstalkscience.ca/events/science-literacy-week-lets-talk-science">Science Literacy Week events</a>.</p> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:11:54 +0000 webfull 163378 at /channels /channels/event/science-literacy-week-%E2%80%9Cglobal-health-opportunities-make-difference%E2%80%9D-254410 <p><em>As part of the 2015 edition of Science Literacy week, Dr. Madhu Pai will be giving a special lecture on Global Health organized by the ���ϲ����� Library.</em></p> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:17:56 +0000 webfull 112090 at /channels