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Become a Certified Smarter Science Trainer
Wed, Apr 3, 2013 by Mike Newnham
Smarter Science is pleased to announce we are currently accepting applications for Certification of Smarter Science Lead Teachers from across the province of Ontario. Read more

Ontario Spring Tour 2013
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 by Mike Newnham
Smarter Science Ontario T Read more

Team Canada-ISEF Hot in Arizona - Wins 25 Awards in Phoenix
Tue, May 21, 2013 by Youth Science Canada
Zeyu Liu at Intel ISEF 2013 Awards Ceremony
While temperatures in Phoenix soared to 54°C, Team Canada-ISEF 2013 was also 'hot' at last week's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), winning a total of 25 awards, including two of the seventeen $5,000 Best of Category Awards, and three First Place Grand Awards. Read more

Inquiry Planning Template
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 by Mike Newnham
Our template covers all levels of Inquiry from Confirmation to Open and gives you the opportunity to think about the assessments you might use in your classroom. Read more

Smarter Science at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2013 – Lethbridge, Alberta
Sat, Mar 9, 2013 by Dominic Tremblay
Smarter Science Intro Workshop
Smarter Science is a framework for K-12 science teaching and learning, and developing the skills of inquiry, creativity, and innovation in any curriculum unit. Thousands of teachers across Canada – in every grade – are using Smarter Science to engage their students. For the first time, Smarter Science will be visiting the province of Alberta as part of the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Lethbridge. Read more

Journal offers scholarly publication of high school student research
Wed, Feb 13, 2013 by Reni Barlow
Canadian Young Scientist Journal cover - January 2013
The Canadian Young Scientist Journal (CYSJ) offers high school students the opportunity for PhD-reviewed academic publication of their research and ideas. Read more

Google Science Fair 2013 Launches
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 by Reni Barlow
Google Science Fair 2013
On January 30, 2013, Google launched the third annual Google Science Fair. This online science competition is open to young people aged 13 to 18 from around the world - working as an individual or in a team. It offers young people the chance to explore an area of science that they're passionate about - and compete for prizes, scholarships and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Read more

Ben Gulak and YSC Executive Director featured in National Post Supplement
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 by Reni Barlow
STEM Education cover
Today's National Post includes a special supplement highlighting STEM education in Canada. The cover features Canada-Wide Science Fair and Team Canada-ISEF alumnus Ben Gulak, as well as an opinion piece by Executive Director Reni Barlow, reproduced below. Read more

Help us set the World Record for the Largest Practical Science Lesson at multiple locations!
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 by Mike Newnham
Materials you will need
Smarter Science is excited to announce that we are partnering with the Science.gc.ca team to establish a new Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Practical Science Lesson at multiple locations'. Read more

Inquiry by the Bay 3 - 2012
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 by Mike Newnham
For three years now I have been extolling the virtues and excitement of engaged inquiry science learning through Smarter Science. Workshops across Canada and at conferences paled in comparison to this week's Inquiry by the Bay gathering in Barrie, Ontario. Two days of workshops in six strands gave teachers, from all over the continent, the opportunity to mix with the like-minded. Read more

Program Schedule for Inquiry By The Bay is Here!!
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 by Mike Newnham
All of us at Smarter Science are happy to announce that the program for Inquiry By The Bay has been published! 48 sessions, 20 speakers, the Smarter Science Teachers 2012 Awards Dinner and a resort setting to boot! Go to http://ibtb32012.sched.org/ and start building your own schedule. Read more

Top 20 Under 20 Honours 7 YSC Alumni
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 by Reni Barlow
2012 Top 20 Under 20 winners - Schiefer, Zhang, Arulmani & another recipient
Youth Science Canada alumni were front-and-centre at today's Youth in Motion 2012 Top 20 Under 20 Awards announcement. Seven of the twenty young Canadians honoured this year are Canada-Wide Science Fair and/or Team Canada-ISEF alumni. This year's recipients include: Read more

Team Canada-ISEF Spectacular - Wins 30 Awards in Pittsburgh
Fri, May 18, 2012 by Reni Barlow
Team Canada-ISEF put on a world-class performance at this week's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, bringing home a total of 30 awards, including one of two $50,000 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards presented to the best of the best, three of the seventeen $5,000 Best of Category Awards, and four First Place Grand Awards. Read more

2012 Isaac Technologies Science Teacher Award
Wed, May 16, 2012 by Eric Ma
Isaac Technologies Corporation recognizes the efforts of science teachers from across Canada. These teachers were recognized by student finalists at the 2012 Canada Wide Science Fair for: demonstrating a contagious enthusiasm for science; making an exceptional contribution to the science program at the school or the local community; Read more

Research Report on Smarter Science Released!
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 by Mike Newnham
“Smarter Science is a very meaningful and effective framework directly correlated to the Science and Technology Scientific Inquiry Skills Continuum in the curriculum document which is based on the Pan-Canadian set of categories.” Read more

Analyse more, memorize less - Ottawa Citizen highlights Smarter Science
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 by Reni Barlow
Smarter Science
"Analyse more, memorize less - A new approach to teaching challenges students to think like scientists," writes Tom Spears in today's Ottawa Citizen, describing Youth Science Canada's Smarter Science initiative. Read more

March is Youth Science Month across Canada!
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 by Reni Barlow
Each year, together with provincial and territorial governments, Youth Science Canada declares March as Youth Science Month to celebrate young Canadians striving to make the world a better place through science. Read more

Google Science Fair 2012 Launches
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 by Reni Barlow
Google Science Fair 2011 Finalists
On January 11, 2012, Google launched the second annual Google Science Fair. The Google Science Fair is an international competition which encourages students between the ages of 13 to 18 to be curious, ask questions, and perform science experiments to answer those questions. Read more

Smarter Science Posters
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 by Mike Newnham
All posters can be downloaded as PDF's and sized to fit 8 x 11 or poster-sized wall posters. Read more

Building a culture of innovation, one science fair at a time.
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 by Mike Newnham
The editorial that begins the issue states: Read more