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

Meghan Kynoch and Stephen Jones are certified teachers with years of experience with medical outreach, and they expertly guided the LRSD teachers through 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 Youth BIOlab Jeunesse and the LRSD have a unique partnership, conducting 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 11 reaffirmed the ongoing and strong relationship between the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse and the LRSD.