Other resources at McGill
For more online activities and resources on Science, or to learn about in-person activities and events hosted by student-led outreach groups, visit the Science Outreach page of the Faculty of Science!
The Office of Science Outreach has released a free lesson plan on seed dispersal for grades 3-6, and will continue to update activities. Download the lesson plan here.
(previously known as Astro McGill), and the (previously known as Physics Matters) offer physics and astronomy-related talks and events regularly. Visit their websites for upcoming events. The book is available for download and was created by to showcase the diversity of science and scientists.
PhD student and president of STEMM Diversity @ McGill, Jessica Ford, along with MA student Sarah Ford, createdfor kids aged 3 to 7 to highlight biodiversity around Montreal.
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers virtual tours听around Montreal and Mont St-Hilaire!
The Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offers many conferences and workshops. Visit their Outreach page to know more.
Teachers:
Did you know that the Faculty of Science offers in-person and online talks for your class? Presented in person by McGill scientists (graduate students, staff and faculty), Hot Science, Cool Talks offers engaging conferences on various science topics, including biology, computer science, physics, medicine, and more.
is an association of McGill Neuroscience graduate students offering neuroscience-based content to teachers and students; offers for free.
Outside McGill
General Science
The offers a wide variety of online activities and resources. Visit them for more information! (In French only)
is a magazine promoting science for kids between 9 and 14 years old.听
听offers podcasts, STEM storytelling and live casts on radio.
proposes weekly online challenges for kids in grade 6-7 and 8. Registration is required.听
offers an activity book on the topics of mining, rocks and minerals. For ages 9 to 13.听
: Learn about sciences in France and in Qu茅bec. This magazine for 8-10 years old is available online here a(French only)
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Geography
If you are looking for Geography themed activities, make sure to visit the following websites for activities:
- GIS Storymap (in English) on
- (Many other languages available)
- (Many other languages available)
- from MUO (Make Use Of)
Indigenous
offer many activities on their Facebook page, including live streamings.
Collaborations
is a publisher aiming to foster reading habits for children and offer them accessible books! Most content in French, but an English catalog is available on their website.听
- Make sure to look at Fred sait tout sur la disparition des dinosaures as the Museum participated in the content on the last page of the book!
The are fully bilingual and offered in two editions for 2-4 years old and 5-10 years old. Look for the Treasures edition to enjoy activities directly inspired by the museum and its collections!
Archeology
proposes a ton of activities through their ,听听and accounts as well as on their website.