Lesson Plan
Grade 9

Fake Voices Versus Deepfakes

Students explore deepfakes and create a fake voices app using the MIT App Inventor. Learners also explore how deepfakes can pose a threat to online safety and privacy, and how they can have an impact on...

Lesson Plan
Secondary - Grade 12

Translating Literature to Code

This lesson merges the worlds of artificial intelligence (AI) and poetry. Students read a poem and decipher it to analyze tone, emotions, and symbolism.

Lesson Plan
Secondary - Grade 9

Innovative Climate Change Solutions

In this lesson, students learn about how humanity has taken inspiration from nature when considering solutions to complex problems.

Lesson Plan
Grade 9 - Grade 12

Introduction to Serious Games and Their Design for Grades 9–12

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...

Podcast
Secondary - Adult

The Root & STEM Podcast

We’re excited to launch a new podcast, bringing you an audio version of everything you love about Root & STEM.

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 10: Security Check Ups

Self-guided Security Check Ups are simple things you can do with software you already have that can make a big difference to your safety online.

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 9: Software Updates

Software updates can do wonderful things: Protect against emerging security risks, improve your software and battery performance, fix software problems and make your device run more smoothly.

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 8: Device Encryption

Encryption is a process that makes data inaccessible to anyone who doesn’t have the right key. Encryption is already used in many of the tech products and tools we use today, and forms the basis...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 7: Backup Basics

If your device happens to be damaged, compromised, lost or stolen, having a copy of your files on hand will help you get back up and running quickly and easily. Backup software can also help...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 6: Web Browser Basics

A web browser is an application that can take you anywhere on the internet. Simply put, it gets information from other places, and displays it on your device. The best browsers can do things to...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 5: Privacy Script

The more you engage and interact on the internet, the higher the chances that your privacy and safety could be violated. Learners will explore how someone could gain access to your email account, read your...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 4: Passwords

By now, most people know what a password is. A password is a secret code that you make up, usually with a combination of letters and numbers. It allows you to access your online accounts,...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 3: Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is an added layer of security used when logging into your accounts, such as email. It’s where access to your online accounts require not just a password but an additional, one-time code, sent...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 2: Ransomware

Ransomware is malicious software that uses encryption to lock you out of your computer and make your files inaccessible. The attacker usually demands payment, and in return, promises to give you back access to your...

PodcastSeries
Secondary - Adult

Lesson 1: Phishing Scam

Learn how to help prevent an online attacker from getting your information, and accessing your accounts.Phishing is one of the most common types of online scams, and can happen to anyone. There are five simple...

Grade 7 - Grade 9

Understanding Substance Use/Abuse/Vaping in a Digital World

In this module, students participate in case-study role play that challenges them to take on the roles of four people in situations in which a student is vaping or using drugs or alcohol.

SeriesVideo Tutorial
Middle - Grade 12

Scratch Mix and Match Series

Learn how to make your own game with the Scratch Mix and Match Cards. Accept the challenge and make a game or story with the cards for this challenge!

Tutorial
Primary - Adult

Pinnguaq at Home: Week 10

See what Pinnguaq is offering for online learning at home for the week of June 22nd to 26th.

Video Tutorial
Grade 1 - Adult

Scratch 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.

Video Tutorial
Grade 1 - Grade 12

Scratch 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.

Video Tutorial
Grade 1 - Grade 12

Scratch 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.

Video Tutorial
Middle - Grade 12

Scratch Mix and Match Challenge #4

Scratch Mix and Match Cards Challenge #4. Accept the challenge and learn how to make a Choose your own Adventure game or story! Making your own games in Scratch is a fun way to learn...

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