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__**Extra Curricular Science Activities**__
 * 1) ==== McMaster University Engineering Olympics: Mid-October at McMaster University in Hamilton. Open to all high school students. Cost is about $20 per student, which includes lunch. This one-day event gives students the opportunity to compete in various events, and attend some special lectures. Visit [] for more information. ====
 * 2) ==== Envirothon: Regional Competitions typically held in early spring, with winning teams moving up to compete provincially, followed by a North-American final event. Each event last a few days, typically starting with a workshop day followed by a competition day. Open to all high school students. Significant student preparation and involvement required! Students are tested on their knowledge of the flora and fauna and other environmental factors, both on paper as well as in a field setting. Cost varies, visit [] and follow the link to local programs for more information. ====

A day of problem solving events that are fun to do and require students to apply their knowledge of science in creative ways. Students work in teams of rather than individually.
> ==== Secondary school students ====

When: Annually in May
> ==== Contact: Patrick Whippey, 519-661-2111   begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  519-661-2111  Ext. 86431 ==== > ==== ___ ==== > ==== 4. [] ==== > ====Campers will identify and package evidence at a crime scene, use DNA technology to solve crime, participate in a mock trial and use leading edge laboratory equipment. We provide hands-on forensic activities, such as: blood spatter, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, skeletal remain analysis and footwear and tire impressions. Campers will gain first-hand knowledge from professionals working in the field of Forensic Science plus get to wear a bunny suit and use a metal detector! The goal of our Forensic Science camp is to provide high school students with an environment that will allow them to learn about DNA technology, forensic science and related social issues. The learning framework will be group-directed problem solving. ==== > ==== Details: ==== > ==== Year Established:  ==== > ==== Gender:  Coed==== > ==== Age of Campers:  13 to 17 years old==== > ==== Cost/Week:  $651.00-$1000.00/wk==== > ==== Religious Affiliation:  ==== > ==== Camp Owner(s):  ==== > ==== Camp Director(s):  Dr. Chris Kyle==== > ==== Nearest Large City:  Toronto==== > ==== Off Season Rental:  ==== ||< ====  Camp Focus:  ==== > ==== Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science ==== ||
 * < ==== Camp Type:  [[image:http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/images/camps/check1.gif width="8" height="7"]] Residential====

5. The University of Toronto National Biology Competition
> ====Date: Thursday April 26, 2012. ==== > ====Location: At participating schools ==== > ====Cost: $7.00 per student ==== > ====Grade Level: Any Canadian secondary school student is eligible ==== > ====The National Biology Competition is an event organized by the University of Toronto and is an exam on //e////cology and evolutionary biology ////and// //cell and systems biology ////.// Students are given 75 minutes to write the test. The top 50 students will be awarded money. Also, the top 10 students to register in the Faculty of Arts and Science at U of T (St. George) will receive a $2, 000 scholarship. ==== > ====For more information, check out the following link: ==== > ==== [] ==== > ==== 6. The All Science Challenge  ==== > ====Date: TBA ==== > ====<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location: Various locations across Canada ==== > ====<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Grade Level: Grades 6-8 ==== > ====<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a one-day event that takes place at various locations across Canada. Students in grades 6-8 take part in question and answer and hands-on design challenges. A handbook is given to students in advance to prepare for this event – it covers a wide range of science material. Prizes are awarded to the winners. ==== > ====<span style="font-family: Cambria,serif; font-size: 12pt;">For more information on this competition, check out the following link: ==== > ==== [] ==== > ==== 7. ==== > ==== The EWC program opens minds, strengthens youth voices, inspires leadership and presents new possibilities to young Canadians: ==== ==== Participation costs $675, which covers all program supplies/activities, meals, accommodation, site visits/tours, travel in Ottawa, etc. Some provincial governments provide funds to students who wish to attend the program; therefore your fee may be reduced.Please Visit for More Information [|-http://www.ewc-rdc.ca] ==== > ==== 8. DNA Fingerprinting (12 Biology) ==== ==== Obtain your unique DNA fingerprint in this hands-on workshop by using current biotechnology techniques and equipment. Extract DNA from your hair follicles and amplify it using the polymerase chain reaction. Separate the resulting DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis and analyze the pattern of bands to determine your genotype and the genotype frequency of the alleles you inherited. ==== > ==== Grades: 12 Biology ==== > > ==== Duration: Full Day ==== > > ==== Format: Hands-On Workshop ==== > > ==== Times: 9:30-4:30 (includes one hour lunch break) ==== > > ==== Frequency: Monday to Friday, once a day ==== > > ==== Capacity: 20 to 30 students at a time ==== > > ==== Price: $25 / student (includes visit to exhibit halls) ==== > > ==== Language: English only ==== > ==== Please visit for more information: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca ==== > ==== 9. ==== > ====<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Grade 11 Biodiversity activity at the Toronto Zoo. ==== > ====<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The zoo provides free pre-visit activity then there are special activities included with the visit. ==== > ==== 1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Toronto Zoo has several other enrichment activities for high school students in every grade. The website [] details these, which <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> include grade 11 Anthropology Study, Biodiversity as well as Environmental Science. Evolution enrichment is offered at grade 12. ==== > ==== 10. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“ <span style="color: #4a0a0c; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Saturday Science Academy, University of Toronto” is an ad  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">vanced academic program for students in grades 3 to 12 who have a desire to explore science, math, and technology in challenging and creative ways. ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deatils including applications and deadlines are available on the following website: [|www.engineering.utoronto.ca] ==== > ====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is one of several Gifted and Enrichment Opportunities on this website: ==== > ==== [] ==== > >
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