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A partnership with the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
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ESQ Workshops are fantastic!
The kids had a great time and
wanted to do more! ESQ should
visit every classroom in the city!
— GRADE 3 TEACHER
WHAT IS ENGINEERING SCIENCE QUEST (ESQ)?
ESQ is a not-for-profit organization that has been operating
since 1990 in conjunction with the Faculty of Science and
the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
It operates on the philosophy that children learn best when
activities are interactive and hands-on. ESQ is devoted to
providing students the opportunity to experience science,
engineering and technology in a fun, hands-on way. ESQ
achieves this goal through classroom workshops presented
in schools during the school year, and through our popular
summer camp program that runs during July and August
at the University of Waterloo, and at various satellite locations.
Based on past feedback from educators, and the new
Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum we have
re-vamped our school workshop program. We are excited
to offer more variety in our workshops with new curriculum links! All workshops created for more than one grade level are
now modified to meet the specific curriculum of that grade,
with greater challenges for older grades. Keep in mind that our
workshops are designed with an emphasis on the hands-on
application of the science and technology theory, and therefore
support but do not supplement all of the expected learning
objectives in the curriculum. We are doing this in an attempt
to be flexible to your needs, while providing fun opportunities
for your students.
Workshop information can be viewed in this brochure, or on our
website esq.uwaterloo.ca. We are very excited about the 2014
workshop season. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Excellent leadership qualities!
My class was hooked from the
moment the workshop began.
The workshop was clearly
informative and a lot of fun.
— GRADE 5 TEACHER
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TEACHERSWELCOME
IMPORTANT
WHAT DOES ESQ OFFER?
» ESQ staff travel to schools and offer complete one-hour
hands-on workshops that demonstrate key features of the
Science and Technology Curriculum.
» You choose and book the desired workshops and an enthusiastic
team of ESQ instructors will come and present the workshop
with all the necessary materials in your classroom!
WHEN AND WHERE ARE WORKSHOPS OFFERED?
» Our workshops are offered Monday to Friday, starting from January 1
through into June, and October 1 through into December. Some dates
may not be available due to University breaks. All workshops are one
hour to two hours in length and are presented in your classroom by
ESQ instructors.
ARE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED?
» ESQ will bring all necessary materials. For liability reasons, we ask that
teachers remain in the classroom for the duration of the workshop.
» Depending on the workshop, an area other than the classroom
may be required (grassy field, classroom with a sink, hallway etc.).
HOW DO I BOOK A WORKSHOP?
Photocopy and fill out the registration form on the back cover
of this package. Fax the completed form to 519-885-0533.
Or, complete our online registration form at:
weconnect.uwaterloo.ca/ESQ_Workshop_form.html
» Confirmations will be sent back to schools via email.
» Multiple workshop requests from the same school must
be registered/faxed in at the same time!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE ESQ WORKSHOP TEAM AT:
esqinfo@uwaterloo.ca 519-888-4856
HOW MUCH DOES A WORKSHOP COST?
» Each workshop costs $55.00 (based
on one regular-sized class with
approximately 20-28 students).
If there are more than 28 students
the workshop may need to be
scheduled for two sessions.
» We recommend schools book
either 3 (balanced school day) or
4 (traditional school day) workshops.
A typical workshop day is listed below:
» Payment is due on the day of the
workshop. Cheques can be made
to “University of Waterloo” and
given to the ESQ instructors
Workshop 1 before morning recess
Workshop 2 after morning recess
Workshop 3 before afternoon recess
Workshop 4 after afternoon recess
TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DAY
Workshop 1 before 1st break
Workshop 2 between 1st and 2nd break
Workshop 3 after 2nd break
BALANCED SCHOOL DAY
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WORKSHOP INFOIMPORTANT
ESQ’S FAVOURITES
SNAPPITY SNAP CIRCUITS™What is energy? How does electricity work? How
can we conserve it? Students will learn the theory
behind these concepts and then build electrical circuits
using ESQ’s Snapcircuits™ kits. This engaging, hands-on
activity is a memorable addition to the grade-specific
curriculum. GRADES 1, 5 & 6
* Can be extended to a 2 hour session
ROCKIN’ ROCKETSRocket Science doesn’t have to be a mystery! What
factors do aerospace engineers have to consider when
sending an aircraft off the ground? By building pop
bottle rockets, we will explore concepts such as thrust,
energy, gravity, weather patterns, and more in this
workshop. GRADES 3, 6 & 8
Note: The launching of these rockets requires an open space.
Outdoors in the schoolyard is ideal.
CRASH CARSWhat safety features are used in cars? What forces
are involved in collisions? Working in small teams of
“mechanical engineers,” students will design, build,
and test their own crash car that must safely carry
a water balloon passenger in a high impact collision!
GRADES 3, 5, 7 & 8
KALEIDOSCOPESHow many colours can we see and where do they
come from? Which materials transmit or absorb
light? How do mirrors work? This workshop activity
introduces these concepts while allowing them
to make their own kaleidoscopes! GRADE 4
TERRIFIC TOWERSCan your structure stand the test? Students will
work in teams of “civil engineers” to design and
construct stable buildings with limited and varied
materials. These structures will be tested by
simulating mini disasters right in the classroom!
GRADES 1, 3 & 7
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ESQ’S FAVOURITES
DIRTY WATERBeaver Bay has been polluted and needs your help!
In this workshop, students will learn about how
bodies of water can be polluted and how we are
all actively responsible for this. As “environmental
engineers,” students will investigate how filtration
can help clean water when they design and build
their own filtration system. Can their filter clean
up a sample from the polluted Beaver Bay?
GRADES 2 & 4
ELECTROMAGNETS & SPEAKERSHow does a radio work? How does it play music?
Learn about the fundamental concepts of electricity,
magnetism, and electromagnetism. Students will
construct their own acoustic speaker to be tested
on a real stereo – and they work! GRADES 4 & 6
* Can be adapted to a 1.5 hour session
ICE AGEWhat is cold and how does it affect humans? If you
had to live in extreme cold how would you survive?
Can cold affect your muscles and fine motor skills?
Students will learn about cold, heat, and how they
affect humans and the environment, while engaging
in an experiment to test their ability to function
normally in the cold. GRADES 7 & 8
* Can be adapted to a 2-hour session
ENGINUITYIt’s time to put your thinking caps on! Students will
be given a challenge to design and build a device
that transports marbles from one destination to
another. Students will race to see who can fill their
jars with marbles the fastest. GRADES 3 & 7
FLOATING CITESWith the human population rising dramatically
cities are becoming more and more crowded.
As we run out of space, engineers are looking
for different solutions. Students will design and
build a city or structure that is capable of being
maintained on water instead of land. Watch out
for rain! GRADES 5, 7 & 8
STAY COOL!What keeps you cold on a warm summer day?
Is it the clothes you wear, the water you drink,
or staying in a cool, shaded area? Or is it all of
those things? What materials keep us especially
cold, and why is it so important to keep our bodies
at a certain temperature? Students will learn about
insulators as they design and build a structure to
keep an ice cube cold for as long as possible!
GRADES 5 & 7
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ESQ’S NEW CREATIONS
BRAIN BLASTERHead injuries have been making headlines! Do
helmets really protect your brain? In this workshop,
students will discover the effects of high impacts on the
brain and the consequences of damaging certain areas.
Students will build model heads, and design helmets
to protect them. These helmets will be subjected to
impact testing to determine how well their helmets
worked! GRADE 5
LASER MAZEHow does light travel? What is reflection vs. refraction?
Students will discover the properties of light using
mirrors and prisms to reflect or refract light around
an obstacle course to hit a final target. The course
will challenge their thinking about how light reacts to
reflective surfaces and the medium in which it travels.
GRADE 4
SQUISHY CIRCUITSDid you know that playdough is a conductor? Learn
about electricity, conductors, insulators and circuits
in this hands on workshop! In this activity students
will learn about electricity by building special circuits.
Instead of using metal conductors they will use
playdough! GRADES 1 & 6
SPECTACULAR SPECTROSCOPESSpectroscopy is the study of visible light dispersed
according to its wavelength. Students will learn about
the properties of light and how spectroscopy is used
by astronomers to study distant stars and galaxies.
Students will make a spectroscope and a telescope
to help them in observe their universe! GRADE 6ESQ
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ESQ’S FAVOURITES
STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHTHave you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered
what those glowing lights we call stars are? Many years
ago, stars were used to guide and direct people. We
have become so dependent on maps, compasses, and
GPSs, that most of us don’t even know how to detect
star constellations. During this activity, students will
learn about different star constellations and will make
their very own night sky domes! GRADE 4 & 6
LEGO E-LABIn this activity, students will learn about mechanical
engineering and how it is used in the world. Using
LEGO, students will be introduced to the six simple
machines that mechanical engineers use when
designing and building more complicated machines.
The students will work in groups of “mechanical
engineers” to build and test their machine. Students will
also learn about alternative energy sources as a means
of powering their machine. GRADE 1, 2, 4 & 6
WORKSHOPS
CURRICULUM
Engineering Science Quest has developed a collection
of classroom workshops that support the Ontario
Science and Technology Curriculum. The following chart
offers recommended workshop suggestions for each
grade based on curriculum strands. Our workshops
make a great end-of-the year treat for your class!
LIFE SYSTEMS MATTER AND ENERGYSTRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS
EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS
GRADE 1 » Snappity Snap Circuits» Lego E-Lab» Squishy Circuits
» Terrific Towers» Stay Cool!
GRADE 2 » Stay Cool! » Lego E-lab » Dirty Water
GRADE 3 » Crash Cars» Rockin’ Rockets
» Terrific Towers» Enginuity
GRADE 4 » Dirty Water » Kaleidoscopes» Lego E-lab» Laser Maze» Speakers» Star Light, Star Bright
» Lego E-lab
GRADE 5 » Brain Blaster » Stay Cool!» Brain Blaster
» Floating Cities» Brain Blaster» Crash Cars
» Snappity Snap Circuits» Lego E-lab
GRADE 6 » Snappity Snap Circuits» Lego E-lab» Speakers» Squishy Circuits
» Rockin’ Rockets » Star Light, Star Bright» Spectroscopes» Rockin’ Rockets
GRADE 7 » Floating Cities » Floating Cities» Enginuity» Terrific Towers» Crash Cars
» Ice Age» Stay Cool!
GRADE 8 » Ice Age » Rockin’ Rockets » Crash Cars » Floating Cities
A great way for me to provide science enrichment for my
students. They were excited and engaged in the learning!
— GRADE 4 TEACHERESQ
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LINKSCURRICULUM
Registration FormPlease use a photocopy of this form!
$55 per Workshop
Total Workshop Fee:
School Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Person: (all workshop calls directed to this person)
Email Address:
Workshop Date Requested:
Second Choice if this date is unavailable:
Fax:
Number and Street City
Postal Code
Contact us for more information.
519-888-4856 or 1-877-ESQ-KIDS (377-5437)
esq.uwaterloo.ca esqinfo@uwaterloo.ca
1st Workshop:
First choice
Teacher Grade Room # Start Time # of Students in Class
Second choice
2nd Workshop:
First choice
Teacher Grade Room # Start Time # of Students in Class
Second choice
3rd Workshop:
First choice
Teacher Grade Room # Start Time # of Students in Class
Second choice
4th Workshop:
First choice
Teacher Grade Room # Start Time # of Students in Class
Second choice
Check here if you would like to receive further Teacher/classroom-oriented programming updates
Or, complete our online registration form at:
weconnect.uwaterloo.ca/ESQ_Workshop_form.html
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