Direct From
VIRTUAL SERIES

Direct From

Spark's Award Winning Virtual Experiences

Adventure is just a click away...

Can’t make it to Spark? No problem! Book a virtual experience instead! This series surprises and delights, while taking students in classrooms or at home on unique virtual adventures. Winner of the Canadian Museums Association / Association des musées canadiens Award for Outstanding Achievement in Audience Outreach.

  • GRADES 9-12
  • IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

The Operating Room

In this exclusive peek inside an operating room at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, witness a total knee replacement and speak directly with the orthopaedic surgical team.

2024-2025 dates coming soon

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  • GRADES 4-6
  • VIRTUAL

The Milky Way

Head off on a galactic journey to explore nearby planets, asteroids, and stars. Co-presented with experts from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).

2024-2025 dates coming soon

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  • GRADES 2-4
  • VIRTUAL

The Whale Trail

Join marine experts from Ocean Wise on the Pacific coast to learn how to protect the whales and wonders of the ocean.

2024-2025 dates coming soon

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  • GRADES 5-7
  • VIRTUAL

Blazing Trails

Join wildlife experts in Banff National Park to discover how animals interact with their habitats in the mountains, how wildlife monitoring and management works and how important fire truly is.


2024-2025 dates coming soon

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  • GRADES 3-4
  • VIRTUAL

The Fossil Record

Have a dino-mite time exploring prehistoric life with a virtual visit to the exhibits and behind the scenes of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

2024-2025 dates coming soon

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  • GRADES 4-6
  • VIRTUAL

Follow the Bison Herd

Join Parks Canada to look for evidence of the majestic bison in Banff National Park, exploring its habitat, species interactions, human connections and conservation efforts.
2024-2025 dates coming soon

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Program Details

  • All participants are expected to be respectful of the diverse Spark staff, guest speakers and viewers. Those who are unable to do this will be removed from the session.
  • The sessions are up to 60 minutes, including time for questions.  
  • Please ask questions in the chat or when you are invited to unmute. 
  • Multiple classes and/or online and at-home learners can attend each session.  
  • At least two classes (or 30 individuals) are needed to run each Direct From session. Programs may be cancelled one week prior due to low registration.
  • Registration closes two days before the session.
  • Cancellations with refund are permitted 8 days prior to the session. 
  • Participants will be admitted to the call five minutes before the session to ensure that their video and audio is working.
  • Direct From sessions will be recorded and are used for Spark internal purposes only.
  • Due to the nature of the session, only the host and guest speakers will be allowed hosting & co-hosting privileges. Spark hosts cannot accommodate special teaching requests. If there is something specific you would like for your students, please email [email protected] and we’ll see how we can support you!

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