Science Literacy Week
October 4 – 11, 2026
All across Canada
Theme
Curiosity Unleashed
Science Literacy Week invites everyone to unleash their curiosity. To notice, wonder, and explore science in everyday life. Curiosity isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trying, tinkering, and learning from the unexpected.
Curiosity is for everyone
You don’t need special tools to wonder, experiment, and ask “what if?”
Mistakes and surprises help us learn
Many discoveries started as happy accidents.
Exploration is playful
Hands-on activities, questions, and experiments are not just fun, they build confidence, spark creativity, and help us see the world in new ways.
Featured Resources
When we share the best available science, we all win!
Over the years, Science Literacy Week and its partners have developed educational resources and creative ways of advancing science literacy, sharing STEM knowledge and empowering critical thinking.
Check out the resources we have available, including illustrations and texts by talented Canadian illustrators and science writers.
We know we can’t do this alone.
Are you a STEM learning leader with resources to share? We’d love to hear from you. If you have a resource you want featured, fill out this form and let us know.