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Getting Around: A Driving Force for Change

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Science West Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote and develop scientific and technological literacy. It is committed to providing dynamic education and awareness programs and activities to Canadian youth, their educators and parents, and the general public.

What are they doing?

A consortium of educators, researchers and industry and communications specialists are working together to create on-line educational resources that examine possible future scenarios related to the use of fossil fuels in transportation. The project sends students on a heroic quest for information that will prevent the deterioration of urban and rural environments. Students and educators are then challenged to make a difference in their communities.

What did the project accomplish?

With help from MOST and other project partners, Science West coordinated a consortium of educators, researchers, communications specialists to develop an engaging and fun on-line educational resource for sustainable transportation. Notable results include:

  • 740+ web hits per month
  • 240+ downloads of teacher resource materials
  • Presentations made at Alberta Science Teachers Conference, Saskatchewan Science Teachers Conference and the Canada Wide Science Fair
  • Canadian Urban Transit Association Innovation Award, June 2004
  • Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada Award of Excellence, May 2005
  • Partnerships with three Saskatchewan municipal and provincial agencies, two non-profits and the private sector
  • Unique educational resources available online for grade 7 and 8 science classes, games, teacher information and lesson plans


Date modified:
2010-02-03