Hidden worlds: Under the microscope
Grade 1 to 10 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 1 to Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
$140
60 minutes
Dates offered: September 15, 2024 to August 29, 2025
Max. group size: 30
Microscopes provide our senses with information to reveal hidden worlds that are otherwise too small to detect. Students will examine micro worlds of everyday objects under a live video feed of the museum’s digital microscope. They will get to choose from a wide variety of objects to visualize. They will then test their knowledge of micro worlds in a fun game!
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
This program will cover the following curriculum-related topics and themes across a range of grade levels. The content can be adapted based on the needs of the group, and the items viewed can be selected to align with your current classroom focus.
Characteristics
- Physical characteristics of plants and animals
Uses of living things
- Products produced from plants and animals
Structures
- Structures in nature
Properties of materials
- Observable characteristics and properties of materials
Changes in matter
- Physical and chemical changes
Mixtures and solutions
- Observable differences in mixtures and solutions
- Solubility
Seasonal changes
- Properties of seasonal items
Earth materials
- Properties of rocks and minerals
- Components of soil
Properties of light
- Characteristics and properties of light that are fundamental to the use of a microscope
Behaviour of light
- Reflection and refraction in a microscope to produce magnification
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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