TLC Topics
TLC Workshop Topics
TLC workshops are 1-hour in length and geared towards that grade's curriculum and learning levels. Topics now cover the new Alberta curriculum.
30 student max per workshop, $100/hour, no parent volunteers required, we'll bring everything! Workshops aligned to the old curriculum can be requested via email.
Kindergarten
Spectacular Science
This workshop is designed to introduce students to the wonderful world of science and to introduce them to some of the concepts that they will be learning in Grade 1.
Grade 1
Bendy Building
New Curriculum
Students will investigate the strengths and weaknesses of different shapes then design and test what takes those shapes to their limits! What bendy builds will you make?
Reasons for the Seasons
New Curriculum
Through hands-on activities and Ozobots, students will explore larger patterns in weather and how the changing seasons directly affect the world around us.
Grade 2
Whatever MAKES Your Boat Float
New Curriculum
Students will take a closer look at what materials are used to create different boats and why. Then test out their theories by building a boat to hold weighted objects.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
New Curriculum
Students will explore the inner workings of the human ear and how we can distinguish different sounds. Then build a device that brings it all together!
Grade 3
Wacky Water Cycles
New Curriculum
Students will follow the journey of water through its cycle and glaciers, then learn about states of matter in a hands-on experiment they can take home.
Master Builders
New Curriculum
Explore all the forces that can affect buildings and what makes a strong structure. Students will build and test to see if their design can stand up to the elements.
Grade 4
The Invisible Force
New Curriculum
Explore magnetism, renewable energy, and how polarity can act as an “invisible” force. Students will build a vehicle that runs on the power of magnets!
Sunny with a Chance of STEM
New Curriculum
As the need for power only grows, explore the power of the sun and other renewable energy sources by building a light tracking solar panel with the micro:bit!
Grade 5
To Infinity & Beyond!
New Curriculum
3, 2, 1... Blast off! After learning about how engineers build and design things that fly, students will have the chance to make their own and use newton’s laws to launch them!
Science Mix Up!
New Curriculum
Using the scientific method and new chemistry skills, students will investigate a series of chemical reactions to help solve the mystery of the lab!
Grade 6
Twirling Towers
New Curriculum
Students will be blown away as they build a working windmill, test the optimal speed, and learn about renewable energy sources. Plus coding on micro:bit!
Lunar Lander
New Curriculum
Space is the final FUN-tier in this hands-on design challenge. Students will learn about the importance of space travel, then build and test their very own lunar lander.
Grade 7
It's a Hot Topic
What is the difference between heat and temperature? Students will put Particle Theory to the test by coding an Arduino thermometer gauge.
Engineering Speedway
Students will work to build a system of structures that will be able to withstand both uniform and varying loads and explore how engineering fits into our everyday lives.
Grade 8
More than Meets the Eye
Students will explore how light moves and put that knowledge into action as they build and code a light sensing device with an Arduino and breadboard!
Mechanical Systems
In a society headed towards automation, students will design a robot that uses simple machines to their advantage and explore principals of mechanical engineering.
Technology Topics
Grades 1-8
All tech workshops are scaled to meet the level of each class.
Start From SCRATCH
Scratch is a great first step into the world of coding! Students will learn the basics of block coding and how to create their own custom musical words. Computers are required for this workshop
Out of this World OZOBOTS
Ozobots allow us to understand the fundamentals of coding without touching a computer! Learn how to code and direct these bots using colourful markers.
Speeding SPHEROS
Spheros allow us to explore how speed and momentum can play a big part in movement. Students will use code blocks to maneuver this robot efficiently through a track.
Grades 5-8
All tech workshops are scaled to meet the level of each class.
Micro:bit Makers
Using micro:bits students will learn how to code a simple input/output game that will put their creativity and hand-eye coordination skills to the test.
Create. Connect. Code
The Makey Makey brings circuits to life! Students will design their own conductive buttons, learn circuit basics, and code a simple program to connect everything together.