Teacher Resources and Field Trip Materials

A number of opportunities are available for you to prepare your Science Centre field trip.
We have collected here background material, teachers' guides and other resources on many of our programs, films, and exhibit halls that you may find useful to plan or as a follow up to your visit. 

Video Series for Teachers 

With the support of the Ministry of Education, the Ontario Science Centre has produced two series of instructional videos for teachers available on our YouTube Teacher Playlists:  English  |  French   

NEW! Play-Based Learning Video Series Get your students learning in a play-based classroom featuring indoor and outdoor activities centred on the Earth and Space curriculum strand:  English  |  French The Lesson Plans featured in the series: English    Grade 1: Play Activity Ideas     Grade 2: Play Activity Ideas      Grade 3: Play Activity Ideas    Plants: Play Activity Idea     References: Play French-coming soon!

Inquiry-Based Learning Video Series Incorporate inquiry-based learning into you classroom and get your students investigating like scientists and building like engineers: English  |  French The Lesson Plans featured in the series: English  |  French

Teacher Exhibit Hall Preview Policy

There are three ways Ontario Teachers can preview the Science Centre for FREE:

1. To prepare for your upcoming field trip, you can visit the exhibit halls beforehand by presenting a copy of your Canadian School Visit Confirmation Letter and a valid OCT card or equivalent Teacher ID at any ticketing desk
2. You are invited to free Teacher Events and Previews
3. You are also invited to attend our exclusive Teacher events to preview select IMAX films and exhibitions. Receive your personal invitations by signing up for our Teacher e-News.

Visit your OCT website for information on admission discounts with MemberPerks^®.

Curriculum Connections

Detailed Curriculum Connections for the programs offered at the Ontario Science Centre are available for Primary Level (JK-3) Programs, for Junior Level (4-8) Programs and Senior Level (9-12) Programs.

Grade Level Inquiries

Grade 1

• Download the grade 1 activities for exhibit exploration

Grade 2

• Download the grade 2 activities for exhibit exploration

Grade 3

• Download the grade 3 activities for exhibit exploration

Grade 4

• Download the grade 4 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 5

• Download the grade 5 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 6

• Download the grade 6 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 7

• Download the grade 7 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 8

• Download the grade 8 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 9

• Download the grade 9 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grade 10

• Download the grade 10 activities for exhibit exploration
• Download the answers

Grades 9-12

• Download the Teacher Package
• Learn more about the program

Way to Glow! (11-12)

• Download the Teacher Package
• Learn more about the program

Other Resources

• Field trip tips: Ensure a successful day at the Ontario Science Centre by reviewing these tips.
• Discover the Science Centre Orientations: Join us for a presentation that showcases samples of our school programs.
• Science Centre School: Learn what this program offers students in the final year of high school.
• Field Trip Planner: Download a copy of the brochure.