The goal of the Visiting Science Program is to link students and teachers with real life scientist and science experiences. The Network seeks to challenge traditional notions of what scientist and science experts are like. Visits with guest speakers also give students a sense of the variety of careers that exist today in the broad field of science.
Our guest speakers are volunteers who have used the Alberta Education Program of Studies Guide to develop their presentations.
The following presentations are currently available. We will do our best to accommodate request for additional topics.
To book a presentation contact CASN or use our online booking (you will be redirected to the Alberta Science Literacy Association (ASLA) website).
Elementary School
Grade 1
- The Needs of Plants and Animals – Biologist
- Senses – Optometrist, Biology Student
- Building – Engineer, Carpentry Instructor
Grade 2
- Hot and Cold Temperature – Engineer
- Magnetism – Engineer
- Small Crawling and Flying Animals – Entomologist
- Boats and Buoyancy – Engineer
- Exploring Liquids – Chemist
Grade 3
- Building with a Variety of Materials – Engineer, Carpentry Instructor
- Rocks and Minerals – Geologist, Rock Collector (available at certain times of the year)
- Animal Life Cycles – Biologist
- Hearing and Sound – Audiologist, Retired Science Teacher, Vet
Grade 4
- Gears and Levers – Mechanical Engineer
- Waste and Our World – Engineers
- Plant Growth and Changes – Biologist
- Light and Shadow – Optometrist
Grade 5
- Classroom Chemistry – Pharmacist, Chemist, Chemical Engineer
- Wetland Ecosystems – Biologist
- Weather – Geology Professor
Middle School/Junior High
Grade 6
- Flight – Flight Instructor
- Air and Aerodynamics – Parachute Jumper
- Sky Science – Astronomer
- Trees and Forests – Junior Forest Warden Leader/Inside Education
Grade 7
- Plants for Food and Fiber – Inside Education
Grade 8
- Light and Optical Systems – Optometrist (Limited availability)
- Cells and Systems – Respiratory Therapist
Grade 9
- Diversity of Living Things – Biologist
High School
The Central Alberta Science Network understands the time constraints and curriculum demands that are faced by High School Teachers. We will work with High School Teachers on an individual basis to provide individualized presentations, job shadowing opportunities, field trips and volunteers for Career Days. Just contact CASN with your requests/ideas!