STEM PARENT CONFERENCE 2016- TORONTO
Event Information
Description
SATURDAY MAY 14TH 2016
Our goal is to simplify the idea of STEM education and remove some common misconceptions. In fact, we want to convey the message that STEM is part of our everyday activities and life experiences.
We endeavour to break-down gender and media stereotypes, demystify "STEM" while providing an experience that sparks excitement in parents and children for STEM based education.
Special guest Dan Riskin (Co-host of the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet Show) will be at the conference again to interact with conference participants.
Our Key Note Speaker is Anthony Morgan founder of the Science Ninjas, http://www.scienceninjas.ca/
OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Live drone demonstrations by The Sky Guys http://theskyguys.ca/
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW!
The STEM Parent Conference 2016 will have 5 Key areas of Involvement:
1. STIC (Science, Technology, Imagination and Creativity) KIDZ! 3 -12 years 2. Workshops 3. Expert Panel Discussion 4. Creative Corner (hands-on experience) 5. Marketplace/ Exhibits
Conference discussions will include: Science, Coding, Aviation, Archaeology and Paleontology, Engineering and Robotics, Literacy vs Numeracy, Problem- Solving for STEM, Developing Thinking/ Perception Skills for STEM Careers, Lego Robotics, Alternative Education Pathways, Aligning Education with STEM Career Paths, Financing Education (Grants & Bursaries), STEM grades K-12 and much more...
While in STIC Kidz Child Minding, children ages 3-12 years will also engage in fun STEM based activities such as: Science exploration, Aviation Flight Consoles, "Mad Science", Lego Robotics, Creative expression, and more... We encourage Students 13-17 yrs to attend with a parent/guardian
Please join us for an exciting day of STEM learning
A learning event, generously supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Toronto District School Board
Please note that the views expressed at this event do not necessarily reflect those of the Ontario Ministry of Education, TDSB, or any other supporting organization.
