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Library Column (September 2023) : Chronique de la bibliothèque (septembre 2023)
le français suit The EIR online lesson library is created by EIRs, for EIRs. Lessons can be filtered by multiple fields, including: grade, topic, curriculum unit, time, creator, format, in-person vs online, equipment, and language. There are also multiple...
Welcome to the 2023/24 EIR Program : Bienvenue dans le programme IeR 2023/24
We've been working hard all summer to onboard and train a new cohort of passionate volunteers from across Canada! You're part of something big (and it keeps getting bigger!). We're 100% confident that you're going to make this the most amazing year yet....you've got...

EIR Impact
As we wind down the 2022/23 academic year we take some time to reflect & share the impact of our passionate EIR volunteers. This year, at the annual End-of-Year Appreciation event we shared some of the incredible stats and accomplishments. After first hearing from...

2023 Future City Experience
February 1st marked the THIRD annual kick off for the Future City experience. This year students are invited to design a waste-free city incorporating the principals of circular economy and sustainability. Thank-you to the partners (NSERC, Engineers Canada, Ontario...
Message from the Librarian: “make it pretty”
dy Schoen, EIR Librarian, regarding a submission to the EIR Lesson Library: "We're engineers. Getting it done, safely, reliably, on time, is more important than making it look pretty." These words from Sandy Schoen, our Lesson Library librarian, reminded me that...
How to create unforgettable experiences in the classroom
With the school year now well underway, we're starting to hear some incredible stories from engineers and teachers who have been bringing the STEM curriculum to life for their students! Everything from building water filters....to implementing a robotics program at a...
Engineering Overview presentations
The following presentations can be used to give students a general overview of engineering an introduce the various disciplines.