About Good Morning Science

Good Morning Science is our chance to invite all of the families that support us to join us for brunch and lots of STEM fun! It’s been our biggest annual fundraiser since 2018, but this year’s event will have an astronomical twist! Good Morning Science: Interstellar STEM will feature 10 hands-on, space-themed STEM activities. The Magic Show will take attendees to the edge of their seats and our Observation Station will take you to the edge of the solar system with demonstrations that not only show kids the science behind the biggest celestial queries, but allows them to interact with it!

Good Morning Science isn’t just an event for kids, though. It’s for the whole family! Parents and guardians are welcome to enjoy a hot brunch, take in the keynote speech, bid on a diverse selection of prizes in the silent auction, or join their kids to do an experiment. Good Morning Science: Interstellar STEM is going to be out of this world!

Check Out the Experiments!

Hover over each image for more information about the experiment.

Learn about buoyancy and gravity, then make a helium balloon float in mid-air by balancing the upward and downward forces!

This interactive model demonstrates how the mass of the Sun bends space, guiding planets in their orbit. It’s a hands-on way to grasp the gravity of how our solar system works!

Peer through a DIY constellation viewer and marvel at the patterns that have guided explorers for centuries. This star-gazing adventure will teach you about the night sky and the stories behind the constellations!

Mix up your own bouncy meteoroids! Once they’re set, throw them onto our simulated moon surface to learn about impact events, regolith, and crater formation!

Space is a vacuum, but what does that mean? Create your own vacuum to find out why it's vital for astronauts and engineers to know about this space phenomenon.

Get hands-on with electricity and motors to build a model of Earth that spins on its axis. It's a whirlwind lesson on rotation and how our planet's spin gives us day and night!

Assemble a terrarium and witness the water and nitrogen cycles in action. This tiny ecosystem gives a close-up view of life's delicate balance on Earth.

Learn about polymer chemistry and molecular forces while creating your own moon dust that can be molded and flows!

Design and build your own rover while exploring Newton's Third Law of Motion—every action has an equal and opposite reaction!

Space is a dangerous place, but an astronaut’s spacesuit is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to protect them from space’s harsh environment. See what happens to our balloon astronaut when exposed to a vacuum without the protection of a spacesuit. (Hint: It’s not what Hollywood says will happen!)

Can you build a structure that seems to defy gravity? This experiment will have you stacking and balancing like a master while learning about mass distribution and why stability is crucial in structures – on Earth and in space!

Understand the movement of tectonic plates and the forces that create mountains and lava. This experiment is a colorful way to visualize geological processes!

The unique environment of outer space makes for some equally unique ice. Learn about mixtures and how the environment can affect how ice forms.

Introducing Our Keynote Speaker

Adaeze Loretta Ibik

Join us as we welcome Adaeze Loretta Ibik, a final-year Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, Canada. Originally from Eastern Nigeria, Adaeze has an impressive academic background, holding both a bachelor's and master's degree in physics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Before embarking on her Ph.D., she dedicated five years to teaching Physics and leading outreach programs to inspire young minds in Africa. Her passion for astronomy was ignited during her undergraduate years when she joined an amateur astronomy club and attended the Pan-African School for Emerging Astronomers (PASEA) in 2013, where she is now an instructor.

Adaeze's research focuses on bright cosmic explosions such as fast radio bursts and luminous supernovae, utilizing telescope data to uncover their origins and characteristics. In addition to her research, she is deeply committed to outreach programs that aim to make science more accessible and to inspire future generations of scientists across Africa and Canada. As a mother balancing academic life, Adaeze is especially devoted to promoting diversity in STEM and serving as a role model for African women in science. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an inspiring leader in the field!

Date and Time

Saturday, November 16, 2024
10 am - 1 pm

Location

Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto

1 King’s College Circle, Toronto

Mark Your Calendar!

Registration opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23rd. Register before Wednesday, October 16 and get 1 FREE Adult ticket with the purchase of any children’s ticket!

“Our kids love sleeping in but once a year, when we mention Pueblo Science fundraiser, they make sure they’re up by 6 am! They look forward to the Science Magic show and the booths. It’s a great combination of educational concepts and fun! We also appreciate how there are new presentations each year. My boys discovered how bats contribute to the overall magnificence of nature last year. The presentation also debunked myths about these wonderful creatures! We can’t wait for the next fundraiser! Count us in!”

– Catipon Family

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