NII EXPLORE ZONE ROAD SHOW
Ready to engage your students in STEM education?
Our travelling exhibit can be customized to your space—and is filled with engaging STEM learning opportunities.
From learning about gravity with "Terrific Towers" to experimenting with kinetic energy in "Marvelous Marbles", all activities are designed to support the Ontario elementary science curriculum. These events can accommodate up to three classes at a time and keep students engaged for hours.
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engaged students
5,700
different engaging activities
6
schools visited
22
"My class and I loved Discovery Day. The activities were engaging, and I felt like there was something for everyone. I enjoyed the fact that the kids did not have to visit a station if it didn’t interest them. There were some fabulous opportunities for teamwork and problem solving either independently or as a group. The instructors were very clear and helpful. They asked great questions to really challenge the students’ ways of thinking. "
Tracey Walsh
Notre Dame School
Owen Sound, Ontario
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ELECTRIFYING ENERGY
Bring unique
hands-on STEM learning experiences to your classroom
Electrifying Energy is a set of two in-class workshops for Grade 6 classes. We use hands-on experiments to teach students all about electricity.
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The program is designed to support the “Electrical Phenomena, Energy, and Devices” unit of Ontario’s Grade 6 Science and Technology curriculum. Classes will complete both 1-hour workshops on the same day.
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participants
2,400
instructional hours
4,800
of Bruce and Grey county schools
91%
"It was fantastic. Philip knows how to engage the students. It reinforced concepts I have been trying to teach. It taught me hands on ways to illustrate concepts. Just such a fantastic afternoon. "
Emily Berry
Paisley Central School
Paisley, Ontario
“This was a terrific workshop. Very organized and engaging. Students loved the many hands-on opportunities and David was a very skilled presenter/facilitator. Just the right amount of information to go along with activities.”
Jill Blackie
Beavercrest Community School
Markdale, Ontario
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CODING IN THE CLASSROOM
Ready to engage your students in STEM education?
Learn to code in new ways, both online and offline activities, designed to support elementary-aged students in the Ontario Science curriculum coding unit.
Fun and engaging lessons and curriculum resources for grade 2 - 8 students and their teachers!
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participants
6,100+
coding binder downloads
900+
years of NII Explore coding
5
"I really enjoyed the lessons because Maddy's expertise far outshines mine, so she was able to confidently lead the class and troubleshoot any of their issues."
Bradley Clarke
Osprey Central School
Maxwell, Ontario
“I could not provide the same program Danielle provided- she is so knowledgeable!”
Lori Williams
Beaver Valley Public School
Thornbury, Ontario
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CLIMATE CHANGE
How do we talk to students about climate change?
Hands-on experiments and interactive games help grade 7 students explore the greenhouse effect, climate solutions, and Canada's vision for a net-zero future.
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Helping create the next generation of climate scientists, this program aligns with Ontario's grade 7 curriculum unit "Heat in the Environment".
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new learners to this topic
80%
grade 7
classes
40
recommended
by teachers
100%
"Our presenter was really great. It was also nice to have a presenter that they had already seen earlier in the year when he came in and did a coding/AI presentation with the students."
Teacher
Bluewater District School Board
“Overall, the entire lesson was great, and the kids were still talking about it after lunch. It was great to see some rich, meaningful learning.”
Matthew
Paisley Central School
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SCIENCE OLYMPICS
Ready to engage your students in STEM education?
An annual day of science challenges and competition for high school students, crowning the winners with the championship belt!
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With challenges spanning multiple scientific disciplines like genetics, Earth science, game theory, physics, engineering, and more, this groundbreaking event plays a crucial role in bridging the gap in opportunities between urban and rural high school students in the region.
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championship belt
1
participants
100+
total teams
23
“We haven’t really had a lot of opportunities in the area, so it was pretty cool to come out and see students from other schools.”
Clara
Grade 12
“It wasn’t these students’ first time doing a science competition, but our first time doing one locally like this—having a homegrown opportunity for students to show their quick thinking and teamwork was incredible.”
Jason Doble
Teacher, Goderich District Collegiate Institute
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ENERGY CO-OP
Want to make an impact on the next generation of skilled trades workers?
Jobs in Canada’s clean energy sector are predicted to grow nearly four times faster than the national average over the next decade. How do we answer this call? With creative ideas to engage and train future workforces.
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In a traditional co-op, one student is placed at one employer for one term. At the NII Explore Energy Co-op, students get the chance to experience the breadth of jobs in the energy industry, with hands-on training in nearly 30 different careers during the 17-week program.
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growth from pilot program
2x
skilled trades careers
25+
view of energy industry
360°
"By opening doors to countless career paths, this program is a testament to the collaborative spirit of our community and the bright future it promises for our youth."
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Ryan Plante
Training Coordinator, UBC Local 2222
“This week really solidified that this is what I
want to do—I got a lot of experience.”
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Delilah
Grade 11
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GET IN TOUCH.
Programming
Are you interested in learning more about NII Explore educational programming? Would you like to have NII Explore come to your school or classroom?​
Phillip Craig
President, STEM Education,
NII Explore
explore@nii.ca
Sponsorships
Is your business interested in making an impact on youth STEM education? Reach out to learn more about sponsorship and philanthropic support for NII Explore programs.
