Teens

EVENTS

NORTHERN ONTARIO YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION SUMMITS

Students from grades 9 to 12 are invited to learn, be inspired, and take action on climate change!

Students will hear from speakers and participate in interactive workshops, get out into their community to participate in an action project and begin forming their own Climate Action Plan to implement in their school or community. 

• KENORA: September 16 to 21, 2024 
• NORTH BAY: October 23 and 24, 2024 

Schools will receive invitations and registration information ahead of the summits. For questions, email climateaction [at] sciencenorth.ca (climateaction[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca).

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STUDENT SCIENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Science North’s Student Science Advisory Council is evolving!

Research and planning is currently underway to transform the council into a platform for student voices and empowerment across Northern Ontario. To ensure this evolution can be effectively realized, the program will be paused for the 2024–25 school year. Check back in August 2025 for new and exciting opportunities!

WHAT IS Science North’s Student Science Advisory Council?

• Ideal for grades 9 to 12.
• Develop your leadership skills.
• Council meetings are once a month after school at Science North.
• This is a paid position.

Recruiting for these positions takes place in August / September of each year. Students interested in applying for these positions are asked to submit a either a letter (one page) or video (under 3 minutes) that includes their grade and school and expresses why they are interested in being a member of the Student Science Advisory Council and how they could contribute to the success of the council.

THIS PROGRAM IS ON PAUSE FOR THE 2024–25 SCHOOL YEAR. CHECK BACK IN AUGUST 2025 FOR NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITES!

Questions about the program can be sent to Grace Schmidt at grace.schmidt [at] sciencenorth.ca (grace[dot]schmidt[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)

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STUDENT SCIENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL TERMS OF REFERENCE

PURPOSE

Science North is committed to developing new experiences to grow and retain new audiences, including teenagers. The Science North Student Advisory Council is a science advisory council committed to developing a teenager-friendly environment and experience at Science North, Dynamic Earth.

MANDATE

Our mandate is to work collaboratively with Science North teams to improve science experiences for teenagers and inform development and delivery of programs and exhibits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Advise Science North how to engage young people during their free time through programs and events at Science North and Dynamic Earth.
2. Give input, feedback and ideas on exhibit selection, design and development.
3. Give input on other science experience development (films, object theatres, events, etc).
4. Give input on onsite business, grounds, and environment.
5. Research and plan teen events (event theme, review and approve marketing tactics and materials, help spread the word through their networks on social media).
6. Actively participate in student events, bring friends with them, promote events at school. Post on social media during the event.
7. Provide feedback on events, exhibits and experience successes and areas in need for improvement.

COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

The Science North Student Council membership consists of 15 members representing a diverse group within this community's youth population whether it is culture, language, abilities, religion, gender, sex, and / or age.

DUTIES OF MEMBERS

• To attend and fully participate in meetings.
• To be informed on roles, responsibilities and activities of the Student Advisory Council.
• To share information/concerns as appropriate.
• To check email, text messages, and Facebook messages at least once a week and respond.
• To notify the Science North Lead (Staff Scientist) if unable to attend meetings. No member shall be absent for more than three consecutive meetings without reasonable cause. The member shall be deemed to have resigned. If a member chooses to resign, a letter of resignation would be requested to outline the reasons and an exit interview would be scheduled.
• Members are required to arrange their own transportation to and from meetings and events.

MEMBERSHIP

At the end of the council term, successful members who have not yet reached the age of 18 will be invited to remain on the council for the following year. Members can either accept or decline. New members will be added based on additional spaces and will be recruited in August and September.

COMPENSATION

• This is a paid position at Science North.

RESULTS

• Build a teenager-friendly environment and experience at Science North, Dynamic Earth and our attractions and services.
• Increase teenager attendance to the science centres and events.
• Develop teenagers that have ownership of their science centre in their community.
• Provide opportunity to build leadership and communication skills.