Vision:
To inspire kids across Turtle Island and the world to find their own interests and power through Simon the Scientist.
Goals:
To grow Simon the Scientist so that I am more independent: I want to be able to lead more of the Science content.
To learn more Science and Indigenous culture connections: I want to meet more Indigenous scientists and learn from them.
To have high visibility: I want to reach more kids with Science content.
Guiding Principles:
To connect with young people in Northern, remote communities
To include a Northern youth council to help with Simon the Scientist: decision making, help with content, learn more science
To work with Indigenous- owned businesses and individuals to help advance Simon the Scientist
Goals & Needed Supports
Metrics from March 2023
Simon the Scientist: Began in March 2020
Prizes sent out in 2020: 10-12 prizes sent to Simon the Scientist participants.
Youtube Subscribers: 179
Videos on Youtube: 64 uploaded videos from Facebook Live, plus 20 videos translated into ASL
Top Three Video Views on Youtube:
Human Body: 390 Views
Water Cycle: 304 Views
Physical & Chemical Changes: 265 Views
Partnership with Frontier School Division
Monthly STEM sessions for 7 months
Classrooms per session: Average of 10 classrooms per session with 20 students in each classroom.
Monthly average: 200 students across Manitoba.
Professional Partners
The following list of partners have participated in Simon the Scientist sessions:
Churchill Northern Study Centre: Facility Scavenger Hunt
Churchill Northern Study Centre: Entomology (BUGS!)
Assiniboine Park Zoo: Weird Animal Care Tricks
University of Manitoba: Parasites
Manitoba Parks: Scat
Flinn Scientific: Cool Science
Manitoba Possible: Assistive Technology and more!
Batman: Gadgets
Frontier School Division: Flight with Drones
Polar Bears International: Arctic Science
In a Nutshell
Plan of Action, Highest Priority Listed First
| Actions | Budget | Timeline With Financial Help | Timeline Without Financial Help |
| Hire a talent and social media manager | Average $1000 – $2000 per month | Immediately | Unsure |
| Purchase proper streaming equipment: Computer, second camera, tripod, ring light, microphone, editing software | $3000 | Immediately | Within 1 year by working jobs at home |
| Simon the Scientist Live Sessions 2x/month | Minimal cost | Immediately but need proper supports set up first. | Immediately but need proper supports set up first. |
| Partner with Frontier School Division once per month | $0 | Immediately | Immediately |
| Hire an ASL interpreter for each session | $100 per session | Immediately | Unsure |
| Sell merchandise with Indigenous Science artwork to help support Youth Idea Fund | Artist: $1500 Merchandise: $5000 – $7000 to start |
Immediately | Within 1 year by working jobs in the neighbourhood |
| Youth Idea Fund | Average $75 per idea 100 kids per year $7500 | Immediately | Sponsor 1 idea per month by working jobs in the neighbourhood |
| Sending out science kits and prizes | Average $200 per month | N/A | Try to obtain additional sponsorship |