This co-learning broadcast is for educators and their grade 4 to 6 students only.

Live broadcast dates:

- March 25, 2025

Live broadcast time:

- 2:30 PM NL/2:00 PM ADT/1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT/11:00 AM MDT/10:00 AM PDT

LIVE STEM 24-25: Seed Investigations (4-6)

This Broadcast has been tailored to complement Tomatosphere™, an out-of-this-world science experiment that investigates the effects of space on the germination of tomato seeds. During the broadcast, students will develop their observation and prediction skills as they prepare to complete a seed investigation inquiry. The session will last 45 minutes, providing a comprehensive learning experience for all participants.

Educators who sign up for both Tomatosphere™ and LIVE STEM before February 26th will receive 3 packages of complimentary seeds prior to the live broadcast as part of their registration. Those who sign up after that time are eligible to receive the regular number of seeds packages that are distributed by the Tomatosphere™ program and they will likely arrive after the live broadcast. You are welcome to participate in LIVE STEM without Tomatosphere™ as any other seeds you have are suitable for the activities presented during the broadcast.

Click below if you are interested in signing up for Tomatosphere™.

-> Tomatosphere™ program registration.

About LIVE STEM co-learning broadcasts:

Between September 2024 and May 2025, Let's Talk Science will be facilitating LIVE STEM broadcasts to classrooms across Canada. These co-learning broadcasts are embedded professional learning opportunities for educators to learn alongside their students. In addition to supporting reflective teacher practice, the broadcasts also provide post-learning opportunities for educators as a way to extend student learning between broadcasts. All Broadcasts are connected to the Let’s Talk Science Learning Pathways.

During the broadcasts, a Let’s Talk Science facilitator will lead students through and model for educators learning strategies and activities designed to introduce and reinforce science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. There will be broadcasts aimed at a variety of grade levels and will be provided in English and French.

Once registered, all participants will gain access to a supporting course a week before the live broadcast. Included in the course is information on how to join the broadcasts live, a brief overview of the broadcast, a list of the materials required to participate in the activities and post-broadcast support materials. In addition, a link to watch a recording of the broadcast will be made available to watch on-demand, where participation in the live broadcast is not possible.

Enroll inLIVE STEM 24-25: Seed Investigations (4-6)