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
Primary - Grade 6
Middle - Grade 8Exploring the Gender Gap in STEM Careers
In this lesson, students read a scientific journal paper, examine charts and graphs, and try to decipher data from them. Students extract useful information from the texts and put meaning to the graphs and numbers.
Computational Thinking, Root & STEM
Primary - MiddleMission Ocean Episode 4: eDNA
In the fourth and final episode of the Mission Ocean series, we discover what Environmental DNA (eDNA) is, and how it’s being currently utilized for ocean conservation efforts.
Digital Storytelling
Primary - MiddleMission Ocean Episode 3: Noise Pollution
In episode 3, learn about a not-so-popular kind of ocean pollutant – Noise. You’ll see how it’s caused, and what surprising thing happens when the noise switches off.
Digital Storytelling
Primary - MiddleMission Ocean Episode 2: Overfishing
In this episode, you’ll discover the concept and threat of overfishing: Why it’s a threat, how it’s done, and what modern solutions are helping to combat this ocean danger.
Digital Storytelling
Middle - SecondaryClassroom Concepts (Part 2)
n this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, we hear from Andrew McConnell, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Coordinator for the YRDSB, once again as he shares the importance of Indigenous knowledge...
Root & STEM
Middle - SecondaryExplaining the Digital World: Augmented Reality
This video dives into the wonderful interactive world of augmented reality, demonstrates how it differs from virtual reality, and shows how it is being utilized for language and literacy education.
Root & STEM, VR & AR
Middle - SecondaryIsumakkaq
Isumakkaq is a game about guessing a secret word. The player will have several chances to guess the word. Everytime they guess the letters that they use can reveal hints as to what letters are...
Root & STEM
Primary - SecondaryScratch Skills
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Pinnguaq’s digital skills educator, Sherisse Richards, shares how Scratch–a programming language–can help educators teach students about coding, storytelling, and animation.
Digital Storytelling, Root & STEM
Primary - MiddleScientists Who Inspire
Learn about the pioneers of science and the characteristics that allowed them to thrive! The Wright Brothers: Hopefulness This episode takes a look at the Wright Brothers and how hopefulness helped them with their invention...
Primary - MiddleThe Science Behind
Let’s think like a scientist and find the answers to the questions that make us wonder! The Science Behind podcast series explores the ways in which science is connected to humans and the world around...
Digital Storytelling
Middle - SecondarySea Sampling
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, David Cote, a research scientist at Fisheries & Oceans Canada, shares the responsibilities of him and his colleagues at Fisheries & Oceans and the change in...
Root & STEM
Middle - SecondaryCartoon Curriculum
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, cartoonist Kevin Frank shares how he thinks comics and cartoons can assist in learning. He describes the value of comedy in illustration art even when creating...
Art & Design
Middle - SecondaryHaíɫzaqv Heritage
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Haíɫzaqv advocate Desiree Lawson shares her mission to preserve and promote her Indigenous values. She explains how the Haíɫzaqv nation views the ocean and why it’s...
Digital Storytelling, Root & STEM
Middle - SecondaryTeaching Tactics
PhD candidate and former science educator Patrick Wells shares his experiences as a high school science teacher to exemplify effective methods of teaching. He shares his thoughts about what organizations can do better support their...
Digital Storytelling, Root & STEM
Primary - MiddleLook and “Sea”
An activity that asks readers to read an ocean and marine life infographic and look closely at the pictures to then see if they can correctly identify and name the animals and devices.
Root & STEM
Primary - SecondarySwimming in Plastic
A young turtle and his Grampa take readers on a sea adventure to learn how ocean plastic is hurting sea animals, but also showcases how humans are trying to reduce plastic use and clean up...
Digital Storytelling, Root & STEM
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
Middle - Grade 8Water Monitoring Project
In this lesson, students continue learning how to use the micro:bit in a hands-on lesson in which they develop and test a water quality monitoring system.
Other, Root & STEM
MiddleSea Tangle
Sea Tangle allows users to explore a kelp forest off the coast of British Columbia. Players will learn why the kelp forest and its inhabitants are important to one another.
Computer Fundamentals, Root & STEM
Middle - AdultSophie Nitoslawski
How can technology and the use of data improve urban ecosystems? In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, PhD candidate Sophie Nitoslawski describes urban forestry and explains how she uses data and technology...
Root & STEM
Middle - AdultIndigenous Intersections
How can different perspectives improve the study of astronomy? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Hilding Neilson, an astrophysicist and assistant professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, explores how we can...
Root & STEM
Middle - AdultStar Stories
In this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Ininiw/Cree Star Knowledge Keeper and retired science educator Wilfred Buck shares his expertise on the origins behind multiple constellations like, Mista Muskwa (Great Bear) and Kokominakasis...
Root & STEM
