Name: Igniting Curiosity: Bringing Science Fair to Your Classroom or School
Start: 2026-02-19T09:00:00-0700
End: 2026-02-19T10:00:00-0700

-Pre-recorded: 2026 President Schilling’s Convention Address: https://youtu.be/uZmsvjr-pCo

-The main event will occur at RDP (Red Deer Polytechnic)

-The Social will happen on Feb 19 after the last session in the Main Stage Foyer, do sign up by including it in your schedule

-Edcamp sessions all occur on Feb 20 Session 5, watch the following to understand what an Edcamp event is all about
https://youtu.be/uIHonn97TJk

-A few sessions you will need to pre-register and pay a supply fee to attend on the day

-POST RECORDING VIDEOS are availble from Feb 20th at 3:30 PM - May31st at 11:59 PM
-Be Scent Free for the event

-DO YOU HAVE ANY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS AT THE EVENT? e.g.) quiet space, allergies, wheel chair assistance, etc.
Please reach out to [email protected]

-If you need hotel accommodations do use the following link to get a special deal for CATCA members until February 4th: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=5047732

Igniting Curiosity: Bringing Science Fair to Your Classroom or School

Thursday February 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP ROOM 2303 @ 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5

Spark a passion for science and inquiry in your Grades 5–12 students through engaging and meaningful science fair projects! This session will equip you with strategies to mentor students in developing innovative projects, from idea generation to presentation. Explore practical options for implementing classroom or school-wide science fairs, tailored to fit your unique setting. Learn about the Central Alberta Science Fair, including how your students can participate and showcase their work on a larger stage. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources and tools to inspire your students and make science fair a success in your school.

Speakers

Lindsay Unland

After teaching high school sciences (physics, biology AND chemistry) for 15 years Lindsay took on a new role in 2022 as the lead Science and Technology teacher at Glendale Sciences and Technology School, a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, in Red Deer, AB. She is currently working with... Read More →

Thursday February 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP ROOM 2303

Science (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

CATCA 2026-Feb 19 and 20 in Person and Post Recording Videos till May 31st

Lindsay Unland

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CATCA 2026-Feb 19 and 20 in Person and Post Recording Videos till May 31st

Lindsay Unland

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