2011-2012 Updated Teachers Brochure	Presents: Living in Space! An out-of-this-world exhibition at the Okanagan Science Centre until May 2012! Discover how astronauts work, entertain themselves and tackle basic tasks like eating, sleeping and personal hygiene. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this interactive, bilingual exhibition developed by the Canadian Space Agency. Vernon Winter Carnival – Sporting with Carnival Click here for exciting OSC events during Winter Carnival 2012! Information Technology: hot topic for a warming planet The Science in Society Speaker Series presents Bill St. Arnaud, Green IT Specialists and former Chief Research Officer at CANARIE. Bill St. Arnaud, one of Canada's most prominent figures in the information and communication technologies, will explore fascinating topics such as zero carbon networks, cloud computing, server farms, electric roads, and how IT can be used to adapt to climate change. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30pm Okanagan College Vernon Campus Lecture Theatre Tickets are $5 in advance from the Okanagan Science Centre or $7 at the door. For more information contact 250-545-3644 or click here for details. Drop-In Science for Tots Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30am to 10:30am Watch for new dates coming in Spring! Join us for some hands-on science programs designed for toddlers ages 3-5! Introduce your preschooler to science and share the wonder of learning. You supply the curiosity, and we’ll guide you through a new interactive exploration each session! Adults are required to stay with the child(ren) in their care. $5.00 per session per child (*Non-Members must pay regular admission for adult and child in addition to the regular program cost of $5 per person*) Call: (250) 545-3644 or email: programs@okscience.ca Teachers... Have you started thinking about field trips this year? The OSC has relevant, hands-on, curriculum-based programs for your class that will keep the kids learning and laughing. Click for details. Planetarium Shows at the OSC Join OSC staff for an exploration of the stars in OSC's own planetarium. Follow the stairway to the stars to the Space for Space gallery and see the secrets of the universe revealed in our new interactive displays. Dates and times to be announced. Saturday Serious Fun! Saturdays bring fun and adventure to the OSC! Saturdays at 1:00pm, we explore something different for the young and young at heart. Learn something new, create projects to take home, and experience science in a new and captivating way. Weekly Email Newsflash If you would like to sign up for the OSC weekly newsletter, please send an email from the address that you would like to receive it to info@okscience.ca, or use our contact form.