Summer science for the whole family
Looking for STEM activities for your family this summer? The University of British Columbia has online resources for you to explore, or check out some of our in-person programming 🎟️.
UBC partners
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum offers downloadable activities, online exhibitions and videos. Or visit the museum in person using an online timed-entry ticketing system 🎟️.
Explore the UBC Botanical Garden online or in person. Book your tickets 🎟️ ahead of time.
The Pacific Museum of the Earth provides a self-guided virtual tour, food recipes inspired by exhibits and a virtual Sea-to-Sky Hazards tour.
Phenomenal Physics and Astronomy at Home has compiled a range of at home experiments, including the build-a-rocket tutorial.
The Museum of Anthropology’s Shake Up exhibit explores the convergence of earthquake science with the Indigenous knowledge and history of the living cultures represented in MOA’s Northwest Coast collection.
Let’s Talk Science has a selection of STEM resources for engaging children and youth at home.
Other science experiences
Science World offers a vast number of science activities for many grade levels.
Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization, Actua, maintains a collection of fun STEM activities for youth.
The Smithsonian Education Centre has created a range of STEM-inspired games.
The Nasa Kids’ Club engages upper-elementary-aged children in space and Earth science through interactive games.
National Geographic has educational resources for teachers which can be used at home and keep the kids entertained.
The Cornell Lab provides lessons and information for budding birders.
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