YouthBIOlab Jeunesse

Submitted by: Tia Van Landeghem

Teachers from 35 Louis Riel School Division schools gathered at the St-Boniface Hospital YouthBIOlab Jeunesse to learn about the biomedical inquiry and outreach partnership between the research hospital and the school division in April. Teachers actively participated in many of the “hands-on” science activities that the YouthBIOlab offers to students in grades 5 and up. Activities included the inspection and dissection of heart, lung and brain tissues, collecting and incubating bacteria cultures, and understanding more about blood pressure and hypertension.

Meghan Kynoch and Stephen Jones are both certified teachers with years of experience with medical outreach, and they expertly guided the LRSD teachers though the science activity stations. The teachers came away from the day inspired to refresh and renew their connections with the lab, and also with other teachers in the LRSD who share a strong interest in science education.

 The YouthBIOlab Jeunesse and the LRSD have a unique partnership, conducting both in-lab and in-school biomedical science programming throughout the LRSD. Since 2005, the “It’s All About Me” partnership has provided no-cost in-school science programming for LRSD schools and students. The LRSD teacher PD on April 11th reaffirmed the ongoing and strong relationship between the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse and the LRSD. I highly recommend looking for into this opportunity for your students, the brochure attached has more information!