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SUMMARY:National Day of Learning – Powered by Let’s Talk Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us (Let’s Talk Science) for one of Canada’s most highly anticipated educator events.\n\n\n\n\nWith national reach and local inspiration\, this is your chance to connect\, collaborate\, and help shape the future of education with your peers. On March 28\, 2026\, join Let’s Talk Science and your fellow educators for a National Day of Learning\, where renowned experts and global innovators meet Canadian educators. \nThe main topic is:\nBeyond the Algorithm: Exploring a World of Ideas in the Age of AI  \n\n\nIt is free and available in person (at Winnipeg\, Montreal\, Ottawa and St. John’s) or online! \nVisit the link here to register and/or learn more!: https://letstalkscience.ca/events/national-day-learning-powered-lets-talk-science 
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/national-day-of-learning-powered-by-lets-talk-science/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2025
DESCRIPTION:Conference page: https://spark.ourconference.events/
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/spark-2025/
LOCATION:Wanuskewin\, 4 Penner Rd\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 3J7\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
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SUMMARY:NatureLabs - Free Resource
DESCRIPTION:Nature Labs has launched!  It is a free digital resource includes stories\, lessons\, texts that are cross-curricular! \n\nView the Nature Labs introduction here. Includes stories and lesson plans like this one that kicks off science\, or this lesson from social studies lesson two\, this lesson on resiliency and their concluding story.
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/naturelabs-free-resource/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T173000
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CREATED:20250414T221529Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) HS Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n<– 2025 CAP Teacher\nWorkshop Poster \n2025 CAP Program\n(Schedule and Information) –>
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/canadian-association-of-physicists-cap-hs-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Saskatchewan\, 9 Campus Drive\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20250129T015139Z
CREATED:20250129T015139Z
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SUMMARY:GeoVenture 2025 - Applications for Summer PD
DESCRIPTION:GeoVenture is the summer PD of a lifetime\, offering teachers seven days of hands-on learning about SK’s mineral resource industry\, behind-the-scenes access to leading experts\, mine and mill tours (uranium\, potash\, coal)\, free resources\, and more! \n\nAdmissions are competitive; apply now at: https://forms.gle/2fTPiFzhPEA41AMZ9\nMeals\, in-trip travel\, and hotels are fully sponsored.\nApplications are due by May 31st.\nGeoVenture is tentatively scheduled for August 9-15th.\nThere will be a $50 registration fee for successful applicants.\n2024 Highlight Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPy5Bl3m1Mk&t=136s\n\n  \nShare with others with this pdf!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/geoventure-2025-applications-for-summer-pd/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20250123T031147Z
CREATED:20250123T031147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T031147Z
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SUMMARY:SSTS AGM - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Current date and time is tentative.
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/ssts-agm-may-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T131500
DTSTAMP:20250411T235548Z
CREATED:20250411T235548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T235548Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Learning - Let's Talk Science
DESCRIPTION:Join Let’s Talk Science for a free professional learning day on May 10th\, 2025 \nDr. Alec Couros keynotes about Embracing the Intelligence Revolution in Education! \nMore information here!\nhttps://letstalkscience.ca/events/national-day-learning-powered-lets-talk-science
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/national-day-of-learning-lets-talk-science/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T150000
DTSTAMP:20241116T005409Z
CREATED:20241116T004839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T005409Z
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SUMMARY:EcoSchools Teachers Conference
DESCRIPTION:(Click the image or here for this PDF) \nDate and Time: Tuesday\, November 19th\, 2024\, 9am to 3pm \nLocation: Earner Auditorium\, 2317 Arlington Avenue\, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation\, Saskatoon. \nFree Professional Learning: Subs covered\, coffee and lunch provided\, limited travel reimbursement available. \nVisit ecoschools.ca/sk to register\, or email erayner@ecoschools.ca\nfor more information.
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/ecoschools-teachers-conference/
LOCATION:Earner Auditorium\, 2317 Arlington Avenue\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20241009T221758Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum for Educators (Virtual Sessions) - Registration
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Educators are invited to register for Quantum for Educators hosted online by the IQC!\n[I personally (Logan Petlak) participated in one of their Quantum workshops several years ago and it was amazing; plenty of resources and lessons to instantly use in my secondary science classrooms!] \n\nDate: November 18-21\, 2024\nLocation: Online!\nHosted by: Institute for Quantum Computing\, University of Waterloo\, Ontario\n\nWith 2025 announced at the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology\, there’s never been a better time to bring quantum science to our students. To help prepare educators no matter where they’re located\, we’re excited to host a series of virtual sessions on how to connect quantum technology to the curriculum\, hosted by the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo.\n\nThese sessions will take content from our long-running Quantum for Educators (QEd) workshop to explore fundamental quantum principles like superposition and entanglement\, connect them to curriculum-relevant topics like waves\, polarization\, vectors\, and probability\, and show how they are applied in modern and emerging technologies like quantum computing and communication. We’ll also overview affordable hands-on activities that can be done with your classroom.\n\nWe will be hosting four sessions in November\, including:\n\n\nQubits\, Superposition\, and Measurement\, where we explore how quantum superposition and measurement uncertainty can be understood by examining the polarization of light and applied to cryptography.\n\nWave-Particle Duality and Quantum Interference\, in which we’ll examine an experiment where wave and particle behaviour can be seen in the same system and put forward a student-friendly thought experiment that highlights the peculiarities of quantum behaviour.\nUncertainty\, Probability\, and Quantum Computing\, where we’ll dive into the uncertainty principle and quantum probabilities\, first by exploring hands-on student activities and then by comparing quantum and classical logic. Finally\, we’ll explore a simple quantum algorithm demonstrating the difference between traditional and quantum computers.\nEntanglement and the Quantum Zoo\, where we’ll demystify the nature of entanglement\, including exploring the impact of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics winners. Finally\, we’ll explore the quantum zoo\, showcasing the numerous systems where these ideas appear and the tools needed to advance quantum technology in modern labs.\n\nRegister by Friday November 3rd to secure your spot! All attendees will have access to live sessions\, recordings\, slides\, and other lesson materials. There is no cost to attend.\n\nFind out more and register here – https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/outreach-and-workshops/quantum-educators/2024-virtual-sessions .\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact iqc-outreach@uwaterloo.ca .
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/quantum-for-educators-virtual-sessions-registration/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Quantum Computing":MAILTO:iqc-outreach@uwaterloo.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2024 Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Please register for SSTS’ professional development conference SPARK 2024 by October 11th\, 2024. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/spark-2024-registration-deadline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241009
DTSTAMP:20241004T024433Z
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UID:2121-1728345600-1728431999@www.ssts.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Chemistry Contest & Olympiad (CCC and CCO)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have four passionate Chemistry students interested in competing nationally (and internationally)? The Canada Chemistry Olympiad (CCO – https://cco-occ.ca/) invites your students to participate! This might be a great way to do the Student-Directed Study Outcome for Chemistry 30! \nRegister here! https://www.cheminst.ca/discover/canadian-chemistry-contest/\nSpecific Registration Link Here\nThe Canada Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) is a FREE training program for Canadian high school students with an interest in advanced high school level Chemistry. If you are a Canadian Student at a Canadian High School who is passionate about Chemistry\, you are a candidate for this program. \nStudents wishing to be considered for the four-person national team that will attend the International Chemistry Olympiad must fulfill ALL of the following criteria: \n\nComplete all the on-line problem sets (October – March)\n\nThese are provided monthly by a PhD student and begins in October 2024! Training for this consists of remote tutorial sessions hosted by a PhD student with monthly problem sets that students must complete. \n\n\nComplete the take-home examination (available March 1st)* * – Previous years included this.\nWrite Parts A & B & C of the Canadian Chemistry Contest – CCC (Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 2025)\nAttend the National Camp and complete the final selection exam (May/June)\nParticipate in the National Team Training (June/July)\n\nThe commitment for teachers is to register the students as they will be the main point of contact between us and the students (although students are more than welcome to message us directly if they have questions). The teacher must also be willing to proctor the student in-person to ensure fairness in writing the exam (up to 5 hours; one time commitment). \nTo be selected for the National Camp students must complete all problem sets\, the Take home exam and the CCO exam and be among the top 10% on the aggregate score on the three (with the Problem sets worth 5%\, the Take home exam worth 15% and the CCO worth 80% of the score). Students who do not complete the take home will not be eligible for the National Camp or IChO. Invitations to the National Camp will be sent to students within the top ~10% of students based on the above criteria! \nReminder to register for this here: https://www.cheminst.ca/discover/canadian-chemistry-contest/ \nWebsite is available here: https://cco-occ.ca/
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/canadian-chemistry-contest-olympiad-ccc-and-cco/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20240518T002421Z
CREATED:20240518T002421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T002421Z
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Registration Deadline for Spark
DESCRIPTION:Register for SPARK 2024 early (by Aug 30th) to save! Register here! \nRegistration Fees: \n\nMember (early bird) – $215\nNon-Member (early bird) – $225
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/early-bird-registration-deadline-for-spark/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20240518T002623Z
CREATED:20240518T002623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T002623Z
UID:2076-1717113600-1717199999@www.ssts.ca
SUMMARY:Deadline for Presenter Proposals (SPARK 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Submit your Workshop (Presenter) Proposal here before May 31st!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/deadline-for-presenter-proposals-spark-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20240509T011129Z
CREATED:20240509T011129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T011129Z
UID:2065-1717113600-1717199999@www.ssts.ca
SUMMARY:GeoVenture (Aug 10-16th\, 2024) PD Opportunity - Register by May 31st
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) is inviting SK Teachers to participate in their GeoVenture PD opportunity from August 10th-16th\, 2024! $50 Registration Fee (for successful applicants) and email your application letter to education@saskmining.ca by May 31st!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/geoventure-aug-10-16th-2024-pd-opportunity-register-by-may-31st/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20240518T003311Z
CREATED:20240518T003311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T003311Z
UID:2080-1717027200-1717113599@www.ssts.ca
SUMMARY:SSTS Grant Application
DESCRIPTION:Please submit your Grant Applications to get funding for a science project/initiative for your classroom by May 30th! \nMore details on our Grant page!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/ssts-grant-application/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20240518T003005Z
CREATED:20240518T003005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T003005Z
UID:2078-1715887800-1715891400@www.ssts.ca
SUMMARY:SSTS AGM - May 16th\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SSTS AGM on May 16th to get a sense of what we are all about! Contact us for details!
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/ssts-agm-may-16th-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T100000
DTSTAMP:20240509T012245Z
CREATED:20240509T012245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T012245Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE STEM 23-24: Wheels for Change: Transportation's Role in Climate from Let's Talk Science - May 14th at 9am (SK time)
DESCRIPTION:Website link here: https://letstalkscience.ca/events/program-timetable/live-stem-23-24-wheels-change-transportations-role-in-climate?utm_source=SSTS&utm_medium=Various&utm_campaign=LIVE+STEM_May \n\nGrades: 9-10\n\n\nTime: 11:15 am Eastern Time (9:15 am SK)\n\n\nDate: May 14\, 2024\n\n\nCost: Free\n\nLeverage climate education into student engagement during this limited-time job-embedded opportunity. \nDuring Wheels for Change: Transportation’s Role in Climate\, a Let’s Talk Science facilitator will guide you and your class in a lesson focusing on brainstorming and reflection strategies that help students make sense of transportation’s impact on the environment. \nAt the same time\, educators will learn easy-to-implement strategies\, insights\, and inspiration for implementing collaboration within the classroom. \nSave Your Spot – it’s free \nThis session will be 45 minutes long. If you can’t attend live\, a recording is available in the supporting course within 72 hours. You must register to access the course. This experience is linked to the Travel4Climate action project.
URL:https://www.ssts.ca/event/live-stem-23-24-wheels-for-change-transportations-role-in-climate-from-lets-talk-science-may-14th-at-9am-sk-time/
LOCATION:Online
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