The Nuclear Innovation Institute's Explore program supports engaging, inclusive events and resources across multiple platforms and various streams of knowledge. This includes science, technology, engineering and math as well as nuclear-related learning.
Our initiatives and events are targeted primarily at students living in or near the Grey, Bruce, Huron region and local Indigenous communities.
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!
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.
Making big moves
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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STEM LESSONS
Whether learning in the classroom, virtually from home—or simply looking for a fun
way to keep kids busy—Explore's STEM lesson plans are easy-to-follow and
engaging for students in elementary school.
CODING IN THE CLASSROOM
Not sure where to start in your coding lessons? Or need some new ideas for fun ways to teach these concepts?
NII's Coding in the Classroom binder is complete with grades 2-8 lesson plans that complement the Ontario coding curriculum goals of patterns, problem-solving and early literacy.
Download the complete binder
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
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GET IN TOUCH.
Are you interested in learning more about NII's Explore STEM programming or resources? Is your business interested in making an impact on youth STEM education?
Phillip Craig
Director, STEM Education
explore@nii.ca