{"id":1397,"date":"2017-07-28T03:04:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T02:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/our-services\/classroom-workshop\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:48:50","slug":"classroom-experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/en\/our-programs\/classroom-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Classroom Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"boc_heading  center  boc_animate_when_almost_visible boc_top-to-bottom\"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #333;\"><span>Young people don\u2019t just learn science\u2026 <strong>they live it!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1485967912254{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pattern-header.png?id=201) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Would you like to offer your students interactive science and technology activities connected to the curriculum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>You\u2019re in the right place!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"270\">The <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">55+ science and robotics workshops<\/strong> offered by Profaqua are interactive, engaging, and designed to spark students\u2019 curiosity while supporting the <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"269\">British Columbia curriculum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"647\">Our activities cover a wide range of scientific fields, including <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"456\">biology, chemistry, physics, Earth and space science, environmental science, engineering, technology, and robotics<\/strong>. They are designed for students from <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"522\">Kindergarten to Grade 12<\/strong>, providing teachers with hands-on, engaging educational experiences that integrate seamlessly into their classroom planning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"872\">Through an approach based on <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"742\">experimentation, hands-on learning, and active participation<\/strong>, students develop curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while discovering science in a fun and meaningful way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1081\">Whether you are looking to reinforce a concept taught in class, enrich a learning unit, or simply provide your students with a memorable science experience, Profaqua offers a workshop tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1295\">All of our activities are turnkey. We bring the scientific equipment, lead the workshop, and leave the classroom clean at the end of the session. Teachers can simply enjoy the experience alongside their students.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jo7rrj\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1340\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1340\">How do our classroom workshops work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qygf57\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1379\">An Interactive Science Experience<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1688\">At Profaqua, every workshop is designed to actively engage all students. At the beginning of each activity, a <strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1512\">Science Assistant<\/strong> is selected from the class to help the presenter during demonstrations. To highlight their special role, the student proudly wears a Profaqua lab coat throughout the workshop.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1970\">Before each experiment, students are encouraged to share their prior knowledge, make predictions, and discuss the scientific concepts that will be explored. This approach promotes curiosity, observation skills, scientific reasoning, and active participation from the entire class.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2212\">Depending on the workshop theme, activities may be organized as <strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2122\">collaborative challenges, rotating learning stations, or team-based investigations<\/strong>, allowing every student to handle equipment, experiment, and solve scientific challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2366\">Throughout the workshop, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills in a dynamic, engaging, and enjoyable learning environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2597\"><strong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2425\">To extend the learning experience beyond the workshop<\/strong>, teachers receive educational support materials following the activity. These resources help reinforce key concepts and make it easy to continue learning in the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;3108&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Classroom Workshop Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><em>Minimum of two classes per day for this pricing:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>60-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong>$205<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>75-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong>$256<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>90-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong>$307<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Additional Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Travel fee:<\/strong> A minimum of <strong>$25 plus $0.90 per kilometre<\/strong> between our office and the workshop location (round trip).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel fees for remote areas:<\/strong> Contact us to learn about our preferential rates: <a href=\"mailto:eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca\">eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional fees for perishable materials<\/strong> may apply to certain workshops. This information will be indicated on the selected workshop page.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>$60 fee<\/strong> will be charged if there is a delay of more than 90 minutes between two workshops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GST and PST are additional.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019re just two clicks away from giving your students an unforgettable science adventure:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a\thref=\"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/en\/catalog\/workshops\/\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>View Our Workshops<\/span><\/a><a\thref=\"\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>View Our Indigenous Workshops<\/span><\/a><a\thref=\"\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>View Our Outdoor Workshops<\/span><\/a><a\thref=\"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/en\/catalog\/projects\/\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>View Our Projects<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1485967912254{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pattern-header.png?id=201) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text] Would you like to offer your students interactive science and technology activities connected to the curriculum? 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