"我有机会见到摇滚明星科学家！这对我来说非常重要！" 加拿大联邦科学部长Kirsty Duncan女士和Midnapore学校的小科学家们和四年级学生们一起，迫不及待地探索、提问和分享经验。

当Barb Henry女士和她的四年级班级每天连续五天来到TELUS Spark，他们知道他们是以科学家的身份来到这里。TELUS Spark是一个年轻科学家构建新想法的地方。虽然每个参与班级的每周都个性化定制，但科学学校的每一天都提供了有意义的机会来进行动手实验，并与专家交流，以激发他们的好奇心。这一周的每一天都为班级以及科学学校协调员Donna Kipta提供了新的机遇，一起探索“我们与自然界的关系如何指导我们未来的选择？”这个重要的问题。

科学学校的最后一天是一个特别难忘的日子，大家共同思考这一重大想法，见到了一位鼓舞人心的科学家，加拿大联邦科学部长Kirsty Duncan女士非常高兴能加入到班级对话中，并邀请了TELUS Spark首席执行官Jennifer Martin女士一同参与。大家一起讨论了科学、科学学校以及我们对我们生活中的自然界的共同责任。四年级的学生们非常自豪能与这位知名专家一起工作，并很高兴将自己的重要想法与Duncan女士对模拟北极探险的邀请联系在一起。班级利用这次经历开始解决与气候变化和温室气体排放相关的挑战。班级提出了有意义的问题，并在整个周内分享了他们丰富的经验：了解TELUS Spark是如何成为LEED（能源与环境设计领导）认证设施，将展览和画廊与他们的重要想法联系起来，考虑保护我们自然界的潜在创新。

和Midnapore学校的四年级学生们一样，其他班级也对参加Chevron Open Minds科学学校感到兴奋。手持笔记本，学生们反思和协作解决真实的问题，并通过科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学（STEAM）培养对学习的激情。这些经历为学生提供了探索的机会，同时也培养了他们发展新技能的能力，并激发了他们对学习的持有和责任感。

在科学学校及其他活动中，Campus Calgary / Open Minds是一个创新的学校计划，将课堂带到充满活力的社区环境中。教师、学生和社区专家们一起参与为期一周的课程体验，旨在满足每个学习者的需求。结果是一年中激发和促进批判性思维和问题解决的学习活动的催化剂。

​"I get to meet rock star scientists! This is a big deal to me!" Federal Minister of Science, Hon. Kirsty Duncan and young scientists and Grade 4 students at Midnapore School couldn't wait to explore, to ask questions, and to share experiences.

When Ms. Barb Henry and her Grade 4 class arrived at TELUS Spark each day for five consecutive days, they knew they were arriving as scientists. TELUS Spark is a place where young scientists build new ideas.  While each week is personalized for each participating class, each day at Science School provides meaningful opportunities for hands-on activities and time with experts to spark a sense of wonder.  Each day this week provided new opportunities for comprehensive understanding as the class alongside Science School coordinator Donna Kipta investigated together, "How do our relationships with the natural world guide our choices for the future?"

The fifth and final day of the Science School week was an especially memorable day for considering this big idea, meeting an inspiring fellow scientist. Hon. Kirsty Duncan Federal Minister of Science was pleased to join the class conversation, and to invite TELUS Spark CEO Jennifer Martin in too. Together, the group discussed science, Science School, and our shared responsibilities for the natural world in which we live. Grade 4 learners were proud to work alongside such a notable expert and were pleased to connect their big idea to Hon. Duncan's invitation to simulate an arctic exploration. The group used the experience to begin to tackle the challenges associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The class asked meaningful questions and shared their dynamic experiences throughout the week: seeing behind the scenes what makes TELUS Spark a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) facility, connecting exhibits and galleries to their big idea, and considering potential innovations to protect our natural world.

Like these Midnapore Grade 4's, classes are excited to get neurons firing at Chevron Open Minds Science School. Journals in hand, learners reflect and collaborate to solve authentic problems and spark a passion for learning through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore while also developing new skills while inspiring ownership and stewardship.

At Science School and beyond, Campus Calgary / Open Minds is an innovative school program that brings the classroom to vibrant community settings. Teachers, students and community experts come together for a week-long curriculum-based experience, designed to meet the needs of each individual learner. The result is a catalyst for learning activities throughout the year that inspire and promote critical thinking and problem solving.