Did you say 'science class or science is a blast?' Alberta teachers showcase their creativity at Iron Science Teacher 2007
September 27, 2007 — Modeled after Iron Chef, four teams of Alberta science teachers will deliver science lessons that give a whole new meaning to ‘science class’ at the TELUS World of Science - Calgary for the Iron Science Teacher 2007 Challenge.
"These fabulous teachers show what you can do with a few ingredients and a lot of inspiration,” said Dr. Peter Hackett, President and CEO of Alberta Ingenuity. “Alberta’s science teachers are taking our students on an exciting ride discovering the fun and possibilities of science. Students are Alberta’s most valuable resource and we need to show them the limitless possibilities that their futures hold.”
Jody Hawryluk, Manager of Programs at TELUS World of Science – Calgary who is hosting the event says, “We’re thrilled to support the 2007 Iron Science Teacher Challenge. We are strong believers in and supporters of teacher development, especially when it comes to science; and this event is a great way for teachers to approach science in a fun and creative way.”
For the second year, teams from across Alberta will showcase their most creative lessons. This year’s teams include:
- Grand Centre High School, Cold Lake
- Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies, Calgary
- Old Scona Academic Senior School, Edmonton
- Edgerton Public School, Edgerton
Leading science visionaries will judge the event and offer the teachers valuable insights. This year’s judges include:
- Dr. Bob Church, founding member of the Faculty of Medicine at the U of C and award-winning teacher and scientific advisor
- Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, Assistant Chair of the Department of Chemistry at the U of A and one of Alberta’s best-known and tireless advocates of science through creating and guiding groups like WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology)
- Jody Hawryluk, Manager of Programs, TELUS World of Science – Calgary
- Candice Beermann, science teacher from Father Lacombe High School and leader of last year’s winning Iron Science team
- Richard Klinger, Science Curriculum Director at Castle Rock Research – an Alberta-grown company that provides resources for teachers and students that make math and science lessons more accessible to more students and more fun, across north America.
The event is made possible through a partnership between Alberta Ingenuity, TELUS World of Science – Calgary and ACCESS Television. The Alberta Ingenuity Fund supports science and engineering research and innovation of the highest calibre to create a strong and prosperous future for the province. It draws funding from a $1-billion endowment established by the Government of Alberta to build the capacity for innovation in areas with enduring social and economic impact.