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Creative Encounters Resources For Educators

Free STEM Workshops for Teachers and Schools

The Creative Encounters team is very excited to offer teachers and schools FREE, hands-on STEM workshops.

Our STEM Instructors deliver in-classroom workshops for a variety of grade levels. Each workshop is designed to be 60 minutes in length, but can be adjusted to better suit school break/bell times. The content for all workshops is designed to support (but not replace) the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum and learning expectations, making them a great way to enhance STEM education in the classroom. At this time, schools within (and directly surrounding) Guelph will receive priority but all schools are welcome to request a workshop.

Spring Workshops are now FULL!

To stay up to date, email cse@uoguelph.ca to join our Educators’ email list, and mark your calendars to register early for next year! All information below is from the Spring 2025 season.

Sample Workshops (Spring 2025)

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Living Things Like Me (K-1)

A hands-on and exploration based workshop for kindergarten and grade 1 students. In this workshop, our STEM Instructors will teach your class about the needs and characteristics of living things – including us!

Two young Creative Encounters campers walking hand and hand through the Arboretum.

Backyard Biology (Grade 2-3)

Back by popular demand! An interactive and energetic workshop for grade 2 and 3 students. In this workshop, our STEM Instructors will work with your class to explore how animals and plants grow and change in the world around us – even in our own backyards!

Two Creative Encounters campers build a structure from popsicle sticks

The Build Breakdown (Grade 4-5)

A discussion and activity based workshop for grade 4 and 5 students. In this workshop, our STEM Instructors will help your students explore forces and structures including what they are and how they interact with one another!

Two Creative Encounters campers exploring the physics of liquids and flow

Go With the Flow (Grade 6-8)

A hands-on and exciting workshop for grade 6, 7 and 8 students. In this workshop, our STEM Instructors will guide your class in discussing and learning about fluids, mixtures, and more!

Creative Encounters camper using an Ipad to learn about ai and programming

AI in Action (Grade 6-8)

From chatbots to robots, let’s dive into the world of AI! In this workshop, our STEM Instructors will explore the different types of AI and how they are used with your students, then let them get hands-on experience by experimenting with various AI programs themselves!