Super Mondays

Super Mondays Lead Supporter

RBC Foundation

Join us for a series of themed Mondays, starting in October 2011 with super science shows.

• What programs are offered?
• How do I apply?

What programs are offered?

• Format: Auditorium Science Show
• Capacity: 15 to 400 students at a time
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Grade level: As specified
• Times: 11:15-12:00 and 12:15-1:00
• Dates: Specific Mondays each month (except where specified), October to May (except December)
• Price: $10 per student for the first Program (includes visit to exhibit halls). Add $5 per student for each additional Program.

	Curriculum Connection(s)
NEW! ALIEN SCIENCE ADVENTURES!  (Grades 4-8) Monday, October 24 and 31, 2011 ONLY	Properties of and Changes in Matter (5) Space (6) Heat in the Environment (7)
Meet an ‘extraterrestrial’ family visiting the Ontario Science Centre from Saturn. Explore the conditions of their home world and the challenges of space travel in a series of exciting and interactive demonstrations. Be amazed as we experiment with hovercrafts, liquid nitrogen and flammable gases in an out of this world adventure!
SCIENCE OF THE MOVIES  (Grades 9-12) Monday, November 14 and 28, 2011 ONLY	Atoms and Elements and Compounds (9) Exploring Matter (9) Chemical Reactions (10) Chemical Reactions and Their Practical Applications (10) Earth's Dynamic Climate (10) Light and Applications of Optics (10) Light and Geometric Optics (10)
Lights, camera, action! Have you ever wondered if today’s special effects are accomplished with computers or chemistry? Be prepared to experience explosions, indoor snow and unusual makeup applications. Explore the role science plays in the art of filmmaking.
2012: THE END OF THE WORLD?  (Grades 9-12) Monday, December 5 and 19, 2011 ONLY	Space Exploration (9) The Study of the Universe (9) Climate Change (10) Earth's Dynamic Climate (10) Forces (Physics 11) Science of the Solar System (Earth and Space Science 12) Science of the Universe (Earth and Space Science 12)
News flash! The world will end in 2012! Or will it? There are ways the world may be destroyed, ranging from asteroid impact to the expanding sun, but how likely are they? And can a calendar predict the end of time? Discover the nearest super volcano and earthquake-prone fault line. The answers may surprise you!
BUBBLE BLAST (Grades 4-8) Monday, January 16 and 30, 2012 ONLY	Light and Sound (4) Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms (5) Properties of and Changes in Matter (5) Flight (6) Pure Substances and Mixtures (7) Fluids (8)
Exploding bubbles, bubbles that defy gravity and glow-in-the-dark bubbles! Step inside the wondrous world of bubbles. Find out why bubbles float, produce cool light effects and pop. Learn about the structures that are supported by bubbles and their role in making our food taste better.
NEW! EXTREME ENGINEERING (Grades 4-8) Monday, February 13 and 27, 2012 ONLY	Conservation of Energy and Resources (5) Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms (5) Flight (6) Form and Function (7) Systems in Action (8)
Launch a da Vinci parachute with a catapult made from his drawings and test large-scale models of his structures and mechanisms. Discover how this Renaissance genius combined art, science and engineering to predict solutions to modern day challenges. RELATED EXHIBITION Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop – The Exhibition
NEW! TOYING WITH SCIENCE (Grades 4-8) Monday, March 26, 2012 ONLY	Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms (5) Flight (6) Systems in Action (8)
Let’s play with science. Spin like a top. Bounce like a ball. Fly like a bird. Experiment with new and old toy technologies from the hula hoop to the WiiTM Toys are serious fun!
WHAT A WASTE! THE SCIENCE OF GARBAGE (Grades 4-8) Monday, April 16 and 30, 2012 ONLY	Habitats and Communities (4) Conservation of Energy and Resources (5) Properties of and Changes in Matter (5) Biodiversity (6) Interactions in the Environment (7) Pure Substances and Mixtures (7)
What happens to our garbage after we are done with it? Do toxins seep out of our refuse? Understand how this may affect us by examining a landfill model. Explore natural cycles, and understand how recycling and composting can be improved. Observe a flaming methane tower and experience garbage as a source of energy. Challenge yourself and see how much waste you can divert from landfills.
NEW! THE SCIENCE OF SPORT (Grades 9-12) Monday, May 14 and 28, 2012 ONLY	Tissues, Organs and Systems of Living Things (10) Anatomy of Mammals (Biology 11) Animals: Structure and Function (Biology 11) Forces (Physics 11) Homeostasis (Biology 12) Mechanical Systems (Physics 12)
Sprint through the science of track and field! Measure the speed of a tennis ball! Find out what it takes to eat like an athlete. Discover how altitude training and blood doping affect high performance athletes. Understand the mind, body and spirit needed to become an Olympian!

An Audience Response System, or “clicker”, is a portable remote device distributed in programs to each student allowing them to answer questions and see their responses live, increasing their engagement.

How do I apply?

• Apply online now.
• OR Download our brochure and application form to fill out later. You'll need the free Acrobat Reader to view or print the document.
• OR Contact us to obtain a brochure and application form.