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​​Centre des sciences de Montréal

L’animation a porté sur l’organisation des aliments dans son réfrigérateur afin d’éviter le gaspillage alimentaire. C’est une action que les enfants peuvent poser eux / elle-mêmes, sans l’aide des parents, et qui est rapide et efficace. En plus de ne rien coûter elle-même, cette action peut réduire la facture d’épicerie. Malgré le fait que cette activité soit développée pour les enfants, de nombreux parents ont déclaré qu'ils avaient appris de nouvelles informations et qu'ils ne rangeraient plus leurs aliments de la même manière. Pour finir, l’activité a autant parlé aux parents qu’aux enfants.

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C.I.EAU
Axé sur des missions climatiques à remplir en ligne, le programme phare GénérationAction du C.I.EAU s’est articulé autour du concours destiné aux écoles. Chaque mission réussie permettait aux élèves d’accumuler des points pour leur établissement, dans l’espoir de remporter un spectacle éducatif et ludique. Ayant obtenu le meilleur pointage, l’école primaire Desormeaux de Laval a eu la chance d’accueillir l’animateur Yannick Bergeron pour deux représentations de son spectacle « La magie de la chimie ». Monsieur Bergeron a rappelé la raison de la tenue du spectacle, et l’importance des actions pour le climat avant de débuter sa présentation devant un public admiratif.

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​​​Discovery Centre
Discovery Centre's GenAction programming had a profound impact on climate science education in Nova Scotia, reaching over 23,000 youth in 50 communities, including ten Indigenous communities. Through free library tours in rural Nova Scotia, no-cost GenAction school programs, and extensive community outreach, Discovery Centre made climate education accessible to diverse audiences. By tailoring programs to different learning needs and backgrounds, the initiative fostered a deeper understanding of climate issues and empowered youth with actionable solutions to drive change in their own communities.

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​Fraser River Discovery Centre
The River Champions GenAction outreach program successfully connected Fraser River Discovery Centre with schools across the Fraser River Basin, particularly in remote and rural areas. By focusing on climate change impacts such as increased flooding, the program made climate science relevant and relatable to students who experienced these changes firsthand. The affordability and accessibility of their GenAction program ensured that even distant communities can benefit from this essential environmental education.

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Indus Space
Indus Space launched Regreening Your Community, a hands-on GenAction program for K-5 students, integrating satellite mapping and drone-based reforestation simulations. Their gamified activity engaged children in discussions on urban greenery, habitat restoration, and sustainable city planning. The approach encouraged youth to use problem-solving and critical thinking skills, leaving participants with a stronger appreciation for the role of trees in urban ecosystems.

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​Ingenium
Ingenium, in collaboration with Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF), hosted a highly successful Youth Forum at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. This event empowered youth through interactive climate action workshops and innovative Freestyle Social Game. Participants explored climate issues through debate, collaboration, and critical thinking exercises, demonstrating the effectiveness of experiential learning in fostering environmental advocacy.

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Johnson Geo Centre
The Johnson Geo Centre hosted its most attended Youth Climate Action Forum to date, with 150 students participating in four interactive workshops. The event culminated in students crafting personalized climate action pledges and developing proposals for school-based sustainability projects. This forum successfully transformed climate concern into actionable change, equipping youth with the knowledge and confidence to initiate local environmental initiatives.

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LAUNCH Waterloo
LAUNCH Waterloo integrated GenAction climate education into its STEAM League programs, offering dynamic, team-based activities for K-8 students. By incorporating environmental literacy into sports-style competitions, children explored topics such as sustainable energy and water conservation. The structured program, divided into Littles League, Junior League, and STEAM League, provided age-appropriate learning experiences, reinforcing teamwork and problem-solving in climate science.

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​London Children's Museum
The London Children’s Museum’s GenAction Wonders of Water summer camp engaged children in hands-on experiments exploring ocean science, water cycles, and conservation. A highlight was the whale feeding activity, demonstrating the challenges of marine pollution through an interactive filter-feeding simulation. This experiential approach deepened children’s understanding of environmental threats and inspired thoughtful discussions on water protection.

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Manitoba Children’s Museum
Manitoba Children’s Museum’s GenAction initiative was a custom designed climate change program offered at no charge to Manitoba Schools. Through their GenAction program, they helped to empower over 3,280 students in 5-week long after school programs. They also made related no-charge climate-based public activities garnering an additional participation of approximately 1,220 guests of all ages - including Free2Play Access Program participants.

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​​Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museums’s summer 2024 Climate Hero Pop-up Activity: Warming Waters and Changing Climate was highly successful. Their activity helped visitors understand the role that oceans play in climate regulation and how climate change impacts the oceans. Science Communicators presented two demonstrations illustrating concepts related to ocean warming and ocean acidification. Young visitors were fascinated with these demonstrations and older visitors asked many questions, often leading to complicated but meaningful intergenerational discussions.  

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​​Manuels River
With GenAction support, Manuels River expanded its educational outreach through initiatives like the Young Scientist series and the Young Gardeners program. These hands-on experiences combined agriculture, technology, and sustainability, inspiring participants to start recycling programs and home gardens. The success of these programs underscores the power of community-driven climate education.

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​​Meewasin Valley Authority
Meewasin’s GenAction programs empowered youth through hands-on climate action, from adapting ski programs due to reduced snowfall to mobilizing 166 young volunteers in tree-planting initiatives. These efforts not only fostered environmental stewardship but also provided tangible climate solutions, demonstrating the effectiveness of engaging youth in direct conservation efforts.

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​​Okanagan Science Centre
Okanagan Science Centre’s wind turbine program successfully educated educators on renewable energy, leading to full-school integrations at two high schools. The subsequent launch of a loaner program expanded hands-on renewable energy learning to more classrooms, ensuring long-term engagement in sustainable energy education.

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​​Ontario Science Centre
Ontario Science Centre’s GenAction initiative emphasized teacher training, inspiring educators to integrate climate action into their curriculum. One notable outcome was a student-led Edible Garden Workshop. This initiative exemplifies how teacher empowerment can create a lasting ripple effect, inspiring entire school communities to engage in sustainable practices.

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Pacific Museum of Earth
The Pacific Museum of the Earth’s GenAction programming exceeded engagement expectations and fostered new collaborations, including a partnership with Steamlabs. The initiative’s success led to the development of a new climate education program for high school students, expanding its reach to an underserved demographic and reinforcing the museum’s role in climate advocacy.

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​​Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Ripley’s Aquarium engaged over 1,000 Grade 6-7 students in climate education through virtual and in-person programming. Interactive sessions connected climate change concepts with marine life conservation, inspiring repeat participation from teachers. The program’s hands-on approach, including encounters with animal ambassadors, created lasting impressions and reinforced actionable climate solutions.

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River Institute & Ocean School
The Great River (Kaniatarowanenneh) video series, created by the National Film Board of Canada’s Ocean School with River Institute and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, explored the changing Upper Saint Lawrence River through Indigenous knowledge and science. This multimedia series engaged youth (11-17) in understanding the river’s ecological and cultural significance, highlighting climate change and human impact. With Indigenous leadership at its core, the project fostered awareness, action, and climate resilience.

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​​Saskatchewan Science Centre
GenAction programs at the Saskatchewan Science Centre inspired over 17,000 youth to take climate action through school workshops, daily activities, summer camps, and outreach programs across the province. By reaching over 60 communities in 2024 alone, the program helped youth understand the environmental impact of human activities while exploring practical, research-based solutions. Participants left feeling empowered to take action in their own lives and protect nature for future generations.

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​Science East
In summer 2024, Science East delivered an engaging animal adaptations workshop that encouraged critical thinking about ecosystems and resilience in a changing climate. Participants designed animals to adapt to environmental changes, fostering an understanding of biodiversity and climate science. Successfully tested in schools, the workshop was later presented at 12 New Brunswick libraries, engaging both children and adults in interactive climate learning.

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​​Science North
Following the Climate Action Summit in North Bay, students applied their learning to real-world projects, including school composting programs and single-use plastic bans. Science North has maintained ongoing partnerships with educators to track the progress of these student-led initiatives, reinforcing long-term engagement in climate action.

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​Science Timmins
Science Timmins’ GenAction programs engaged youth in both classroom and field settings, so youth could actively tackle challenges related to environment and climate change. Tasks were assigned to students that encouraged them to find practical solutions to address climate issues. The overwhelming participation from youth and collaboration from educators and adults was instrumental in the success of their program. 

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​​Science World
Science World’s flagship GenAction workshop, Science for a Changing World, empowered elementary students to understand climate change, animal adaptations, and sustainability. Offered in both French and English, the online workshop took students on a virtual journey through the Ken Spencer Science Park, showcased an axolotl in the Sarah Stern Gallery, and highlighted sustainable revitalization efforts in Mexico City. Teachers have used the program as a foundation for classroom projects, including building insect hotels and organizing local cleanups, fostering both individual and collective climate action.

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​​​Steamlabs
Steamlabs’ GenAction program at Eatonville Junior School in Toronto inspired 238 students to take tangible climate action, such as reducing energy use, using reusable bottles, and opting for sustainable transportation. The initiative also encouraged school-wide participation in a winter walk-to-school day, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among students and the wider community.

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TELUS Spark Science Centre
The GenAction Cloudy with a Chance of Science workshop inspired students to think creatively about climate action, reuse materials, and explore environmental issues in their communities. Hands-on experiences, such as pocket labs, anemometers, and dry ice experiments, engaged students with tools beyond their classroom resources. The program’s interactive elements, like recording weather reports in front of a green screen, made learning feel more immersive. TELUS Spark’s Greatest Invention workshop, tied to the UN’s sustainability goals, encouraged students to connect classroom discussions with real-world innovations for a greener future.

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​TELUS World of Science Edmonton
The GenAction Nature Connections/Explorers program successfully engaged students from rural and northern communities through a virtual climate summit with Northland School Division. The summit, held in April 2024, featured Indigenous knowledge keepers and experts from universities and environmental organizations. With 377 students from 10 schools participating, the summit served as a catalyst for ongoing climate education, leading to a second event in fall 2024.

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​​The Exploration Place
Through the GenAction program, The Exploration Place connected youth with climate science with several different hands-on programs. Partnering with Canfor and local schools, students planted trees while learning Indigenous environmental stories. The Exploration Place’s Nechako White Sturgeon Program taught conservation, while their Hydraulics & Climate GenAction program explored eco-friendly systems. Their GenAction Scavenger Hunts promoted recycling, and composting lessons emphasize sustainability. These programs tackled climate education in a variety of ways to resonate with youth with varying interests and backgrounds.

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​THEMUSEUM
THEMUSEUM’s GenAction Jungle Safari camps captivated young audiences while meeting parents’ expectations for engaging, themed programming. Visitors to the Giraffes exhibition praised its blend of education and entertainment, particularly for traveling families. The exhibition successfully introduced climate-related topics, such as habitat conservation, in a way that resonated beyond formal education settings, fostering lasting family discussions on climate action.