The SMaRT program is a joint-initiative between Let’s Talk Science and UBC Community Learning Initiative (CLI). Our aim is to enrich the scientific knowledge of Grade 5-7 elementary school students in East Vancouver schools by taking the lead on facilitating fun and engaging science experiments that complement their grade-specific science curriculums

This year we will be offering the program to 18 classrooms – as such, we have space for 18 pod leaders. Each pod visits the same classroom 4 TIMES throughout Jan-Apr 2019 and consists of one pod leader (grad student/post doc) + 3-5 pod members (undergrads).

We are currently looking to recruit graduate students or post-docsas pod leaders.

What will you do as a pod leader?
Term 1: Attend 1 orientation/training session where you will meet your pod members (3-5 undergraduate students).

Term 2: Schedule class visits with the teacher. Support and offer guidance to your pod in planning & leading classroom visits with the help of a manual that outlines the experiments that your pod members will facilitate. Oversee the delivery of four 1.5-hour activities to a Grade 5-7 class by your pod members.

*Mandatory Training Session!*
SMaRT Training: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Location: UBC campus – specific location to be determined

+ BREAKFAST PROVIDED!

Please note that the classroom visit time is a regular time slot and could be Mon-Fri between 9-10:30am, 10:30am-12pm, or 1-2:30pm. Your visit time will be on the same day of the week and at the same time of the day for each of the 4 sessions. These time slots are the actual time you will spend in class, they do NOT include travel to and from the school (budget for an hour max), 10-15 mins preparation before your visit, or clean-up after your visit.

*Register here!*
Upon careful consideration, you can register to be a pod leader using this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/vSOHOXyVwgFgPtqB3

Spots are limited, so please register as soon as possible!

Please contact Vivian at smart@ubclts.com if you have any questions.–

Vivian Lac
Scientific Methods and Research Techniques (SMaRT) Coordinator,
UBC Let’s Talk Science

University of British Columbia
2357B-1874 East Mall (Brock Hall Annex)
Vancouver, BC, V6T 2G9
Contact: (604) 649 6642