Check out below all of our offered workshops! Workshops will be led by two Geering Up instructors and consist of exciting, hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and curiosity in STEAM fields. In our high school workshops, students will have a chance to practice critical thinking and teamwork to apply the knowledge that they learn to their own mini-projects. Additionally, as a part of UBC, instructors can give advice and answer questions about post-secondary education. Students of all levels can participate and be equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to further explore programming, science, and engineering after the workshop.
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Workshop Dates: JANUARY – JUNE 2025
Available Times:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
We are happy to accommodate your school’s bell schedule.
Cost:
1 Workshop – $195/Workshop
3 Workshops (in the same day) – $175/Workshop
6+ Workshops – $155/Workshop- Lower Mainland*
*If your location is further away from Vancouver, workshop delivery may not be possible. Please email workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca to check eligibility.
HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Check out below all of our offered workshops!
Sustainable Chemistry
In this workshop, students will be equipped with an understanding of green chemistry principles. Students will be challenged to think about sustainable alternatives to plastic usage through the lens of chemical engineering and be encouraged to discover creative solutions to our current climate crisis. For a full description of this workshop, click here!
GRADES: 8-9
Electronic Experiments
This workshop introduces students to the essentials of circuit design and empowers them to create mini robots using basic electrical components. Students will get hands-on experience with circuitry and an understanding of electrical engineering and its applications to everyday life. For a full description of this workshop, click here!
GRADES: 8-12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In-person workshop fees vary depending on how many workshops you choose to sign up for. Please see above for details. To help offset the cost of vehicle rentals and travel time, travel fees apply to all schools outside of Vancouver and range from $20 - $40. We recognize that some schools may be experiencing additional financial difficulties during this time. Should you want to participate but find that cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us at workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca.
Our workshops are designed for single classes of up to 30 students. Each of our teams can teach up to three workshops per day, according to the following schedule. We are happy to accommodate the nuances of your school's bell schedule.
Workshop 1: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshop 2: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop 3: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Our scratch workshops are built in a way where they can be delivered as two parts. First, students will learn the basics of block coding on Scratch by building their own game! (workshop: Scratch Coders) In our second installment (Scratch AI), students will build on their skills and will have the opportunity to explore and use different AI software. They will build their own machine that recognizes body poses, while also discussing the applications and importance of AI in different engineering fields.
Please keep in mind we suggest these workshops be booked at least 1 week apart.
If you book these workshops together, for the same classroom, we offer a discounted price of $175 per workshop, for a total of $350 for both. A more detailed price breakdown is available on your invoice. *Travel fees do apply*
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
70% of tomorrow's jobs will require STEAM skills, but less than half of high school students graduate with the prerequisite STEAM courses (Skills Competencies Canada). BC's new ADST curriculum heavily integrates computer science and applied science skills to help address that gap. Geering Up workshops aim to help educators satisfy BC's new ADST curriculum by providing their students the opportunity to investigate STEAM in fun, innovative, and hands-on experiments and projects. Our workshops allow students to build future skills, connect with current university undergraduate students, and gain tools, knowledge, and inspiration to explore a future in STEAM!
No! Workshops will not require the downloading of any apps or software. All of the software we use in our workshops are web-based applications that you and your students can access through the internet!
For our in-person workshops materials may include computer or tablet with an internet connection. All other materials will be provided by the Geering Up team. A teacher letter with information about the workshop content and a list of any additional materials needed will be provided in advance of your scheduled workshop.
Please keep an eye out for a teacher letter with information about the workshop content and a list of any additional materials needed. This will be provided after registration, and in advance of your scheduled workshop.
There are two payment options, either via cheque or credit card. Once you've confirmed your workshop, our team will send you an invoice with a link to pay by credit card if you choose to do so, or a mailing address to pay via cheque.
Full payment is due two weeks after your last workshop date. If you have any issues, please reach out to: workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca
Have more questions?
You can reach us at workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca.
