Trip to the Moon
This activity will use images from the story book “Trip to the Moon” written by Vera Evic, an author from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Students will animate the images and create a scene from the book where...
Game Design
Primary - Grade 6Storytelling from an Animal’s Perspective
In this lesson, students respond to writing prompts that require them to think about other/diverse perspectives via RAFT-style storytelling:
Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling
Grade 3 - Grade 6Introduction to Nattiit (Ringed Seal)
In this lesson, students will learn about nattiit (ringed seals) from both biology and an Inuit perspective.
Other, Root & STEM
Grade 3 - Grade 6The Environmental Impact from Climate Change
In this lesson, students will expand on their learning from lesson one (Introduction to Nattiit, Ringed Seal) and build their understanding for how the nattiit are being impacted by climate change and human activity.
Other, Root & STEM
Grade 3 - Grade 6Design Redefined Part 5: Morpho Butterfly Wings
Part 5 explores the design of the wings of the blue morpho butterfly and how light reflection alters their appearance to the eye of the viewer.
Digital Storytelling
Grade 3 - Grade 6Design Redefined Part 4: Shark Skin
Part 4 explores the design of shark skin and how it helps the shark function as efficiently as a swimmer and a predator and how the design can help our world become safer and stronger.
Digital Storytelling
Grade 4 - Grade 6Understanding Our Solar System
In this lesson, students come to understand the solar system in which they live. They will learn what makes a planet habitable and why most planets are inhabitable.
Art & Design, Root & STEM
Grade 4 - Grade 6Turing Tests
When artificial intelligence (AI) advances to a certain level, it may be possible to have conversations with machines that feel like speaking to a human. This exercise tests the current state of AI to see...
Computer Fundamentals, Root & STEM
Grade 4 - Grade 6Introduction to Serious Games and Their Design for Grades 4–6
Serious games are games whose primary purpose is education and training as opposed to entertainment. They take advantage of the ability of computer games to attract and engage players/learners for a specific purpose such as...
Game Design, Root & STEM
Grade 4 - Grade 6Building a Positive Body Image in a Digital Media Society
Introduction In this module, students examine body image and pressures on girls and boys to have the “perfect” body. Students will learn how digital media portrays “perfect bodies” and will challenge what they see in...
Art & Design, Digital Storytelling, Root & STEM
Primary - AdultPinnguaq at Home: Week 10
See what Pinnguaq is offering for online learning at home for the week of June 22nd to 26th.
App Development, Art & Design, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Grade 1 - AdultScratch Basics Episode 10: Coding Backdrop Changes
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Grade 1 - Grade 12Scratch Basics Episode 8: Moving Up and Down
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Grade 1 - Grade 12Scratch Basics Episode 9: Coding Costume Changes
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Grade 1 - Grade 12Scratch Basics Episode 7: Make Your Sprite Move Left & Right
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Primary - Grade 8Build an Aquifer
Watering your plants evenly throughout is almost impossible so use mother nature as an example and build your own aquifer!
Other
Primary - Grade 6Fantasy Map Making in Inkscape
How to make your own custom map for game development in Scratch using Inkscape.
Art & Design, Game Design
Primary - AdultPinnguaq at Home: Week 9
See what Pinnguaq is offering for online learning at home for the week of June 15th to 29th.
Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Primary - AdultScratch Basics Episode 6: Gliding From One Point to Another
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Grade 1 - AdultScratch Basics Episode 5: Make Your Sprite Fly Around
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Primary - AdultPinnguaq at Home: Week 8
See what Pinnguaq is offering for online learning at home for the week of June 8th to 12th.
Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design, Health & Wellness
Primary - AdultScratch Basics Series
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Grade 1 - Grade 12Scratch Basics Episode 4: Adding Sound
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Art & Design, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Primary - Grade 12Coded Cooking: Homemade Pizza
Step by step coding can be a very difficult process to go through, even the tiniest mistake can result in a bug that crashes the game. A great way to display this is through cooking,...
Computer Fundamentals, Health & Wellness, Other
