Genetics and dairy cows
Grade 11 to 12 (Ontario)
Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
$140
60 minutes
Dates offered: November 6, 2024 to February 28, 2025
Max. group size: 30
See how genetics can be applied in real life! By taking part in this program, students learn how dairy farmers can improve the genetic make-up of their herd using modern technologies. Students will understand some of the science that goes into the selection and breeding of dairy cows.
This program is offered virtually via Zoom. We have implemented the following measures to ensure that our virtual programming is safe and secure:
- Waiting room to prevent uninvited guests from joining the meeting
- Controls in place to control if and when students can chat and share content
- End-to-end encryption to ensure proper security
- Recording of program is not permitted by any party

Curriculum links
Grade 11
Biology
Grade 12
Science — Anatomy and physiology
Grade 12
Biology — Molecular genetics
Science — Biotechnology
Mathematics, science and technology — Science and technology
Secondary cycle 2
- Competency 1 — Seeks answer or solutions to scientific or technological problems
Fees
$140 per session. We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.
You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
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