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Special Programs
Career Stories
What do you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share their experiences and demonstrate that pathways to success, while unique to everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Duration: 60 minutes
Time: 10:30-11:30
Dates: May 13 & 27, 2018 Price: $15 per student
Climate Change
Understand the complex connections between human activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer and climate change. Investigate past climate data, see ocean acidification in action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test whether you can stabilize the Earth's climate.
Duration: 45 minutes
Times: 10--10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1-1:45 and 2-2:45
Date: June 18, 23 &24, 2018 Price: $10 per student
Characteristics of Electricity
Witness the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla, rediscover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance. Understand how electric energy is generated, and be a part of a human electric circuit. Get energized with a spark-tacular static electric discharge (静电释放)！
Duration: 55 minutes
Time: 11-11:55
Date: July 24, 2018 Price: $10 per student
Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety
Your heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Don't worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore what's really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidence-based approaches. Mental health applies to everyone----we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!
Duration: 45 minutes
Dates: August7, 8, 9, 10&11, 2018 Price: $10 per student
21.What do we know about the program Career Stories?
A. It offers tips on lifelong learning. B. It is presented with moral stories.
C. It is based on first-hand experiences. D. It provides practical pathways to success.
22.Which of the programs is available in June?
A. Career Stories B. Climate Change
C. Characteristics of Electricity D. Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety
23.What can you acquire in Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety?
A. How mental concerns are handled. B. How electric energy is generated.
C. How a human electric circuit develops D. How extreme feelings affect our bodies.
