The Saskatchewan Science Centre is an interactive

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located in

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. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Located in a former

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in the

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, the Saskatchewan Science Centre was officially opened in April 1989 as the Powerhouse of Discovery. In 1991 the Science Center was expanded with the addition of the Kramer

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Principal activities and programming

;Exhibit Floor: Contains permanent displays, travelling exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and stage shows. ;Kramer IMAX Theater: The only IMAX theater in the city of Regina. The theater completed conversion to IMAX 3D in October, 2010. ;Educational Programming: Educational and entertaining programs are delivered to students and communities all across Saskatchewan and to those who cannot come to the Science Centre through the Science Outreach program. ;Special Events: Special events include: Adult Science Nights, Ignite! Festival, the After Dark Film Series, Fantasy Food, as well as attendance at public events such as Canada Day celebrations.

Permanent exhibits

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The Saskatchewan Science Centre has many permanent exhibits which make up the backbone of the operations of the centre. These exhibits are complemented by travelling and temporary exhibits as well as occasional special programs run by the Centre. ;Critters!: Exhibit includes many live animals such as a

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sugar glider The sugar glider (''Petaurus breviceps'') is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum belonging to the marsupial infraclass. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability ...

great horned owl The great horned owl (''Bubo virginianus''), also known as the tiger owl (originally derived from early naturalists' description as the "winged tiger" or "tiger of the air"), or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extrem ...

snakes Snakes are elongated, limbless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes . Like all other squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. Many species of snakes have skulls with several more joi ...

, and salamanders. ;Ukrainian Science Park: A free to access children's playground located outside the Science Center. Features physics demonstrating play structures such as

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and

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. ;WILD! Saskatchewan: An interactive exhibit about the

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and

environmental conservation *Environmental protection Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, w ...

. ;Space Stadium Canada: The exhibit highlights and explores Canadian contributions to

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. Features the

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gym, a spinning device similar to one that was developed by

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for

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training. ;Richardson Ag-Grow-Land: The exhibit focuses on Saskatchewan’s contributions to the agriculture industry, as well as technologies and logistics common to modern

industrial farming Industrial agriculture is a form of modern farming that refers to the industrialized production of crops and animals and animal products like eggs or milk. The methods of industrial agriculture include innovation in agricultural machinery and far ...

. ;Science of Hockey: An exhibit exploring hockey through a scientific lens. Features a game with a

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controlled ball and several physical tests participants can compete in. The Science Centre features other permanent displays each highlighting different topics.

Affiliations

The Science Centre is affiliated with th
Saskatchewan Museums Association
and th
Canadian Association of Science Centres

References

* ttp://www.sasksciencecentre.com/ Saskatchewan Science Centre Website

External links

Saskatchewan Science Centre
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