why hands-on STEAM education?
Students should love learning. We’re not interested in cramming facts into their heads and having them recite it back. That is storing, not thinking.
We are interested in cultivating an appreciation for the natural world and for the unique differences in peoples and cultures.
We partner with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth leaders and educators to connect entire communities to the education of their children and we have found no better tool to do this than interactive STEAM education.
MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE
NATIONALLY
Fun
astronomy
Picture hundreds of children, adults and Elders lined up behind telescopes to see Saturn for the very first time.
Increased Attendance
et science programs
Envision a Northern school’s attendance rate going from below 60% to above 90% when Elephant Thoughts is in town with their science programs.
%
Connecting to Culture
elders sharing
Imagine Elders and youth working on intergenerational projects, building skills while sharing knowledge.
Exciting Curriculum
dino digs
Experience an exciting Paleontology exhibit bringing the whole community out to the school to learn, touch, and feel ancient fossils.
Pride
community
Feel the community pride when students are selected for the National Science fair for a project that combines conventional and traditional science knowledge.
MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE
NATIONALLY
Fun
astronomy
Picture hundreds of children, adults and Elders lined up behind telescopes to see Saturn for the very first time.
Increased Attendance
et science programs
Envision a Northern school’s attendance rate going from below 60% to above 90% when Elephant Thoughts is in town with their science programs.
%
Connecting to Culture
elders sharing
Imagine Elders and youth working on intergenerational projects, building skills while sharing knowledge.
Exciting Curriculum
dino digs
Experience an exciting Paleontology exhibit bringing the whole community out to the school to learn, touch, and feel ancient fossils.
Pride
community
Feel the community pride when students are selected for the National Science fair for a project that combines conventional and traditional science knowledge.
WE ARE USING STEAM IN A VERY UNIQUE WAY!
To support schools and work alongside communities to inspire students, get them back in school, explore cultures, build skills, and develop strong thinkers and future community leaders.
ELEPHANT THOUGHTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
In School Programs
Supporting the development of excellence in education, connecting communities to education, ensuring that education is culturally relevant.
Science Camps
How would you feel if you could bring a leading edge science camp to your community that would be the highlight of a child’s summer?