Living Systems in 360° – Teaching Biodiversity Using Immersive Planetarium Experiences

Step inside the STEMagineers portable planetarium dome and explore how immersive planetarium experiences can transform the way we teach Living Systems. In this session, participants will view a feature film and examine how biodiversity, ecosystems, and interdependence can be brought to life through visual storytelling and structured inquiry.Led by an Alberta-certified teacher and former school administrator, this session models how our STEMtastic Days pair immersive dome experiences with hands-on STEM activities that directly reinforce the new Alberta Science curriculum outcomes. Participants will leave with: Practical ideas for teaching ecosystem relationships and biodiversityStrategies for using immersive visuals to deepen conceptual understandingA clear understanding of how a portable planetarium can support Living Systems instruction in their schoolIf you’ve ever wished you could take your students into the rainforest, ocean, or tundra...this is how!