An exploration of activities and lessons to learn about different careers in STEM
- Subject:
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Material Type:
- Open Access Asset
- Author:
- Let's Talk Science
- Date Added:
- 11/20/2024
An exploration of activities and lessons to learn about different careers in STEM
Use the slippery sidewalks as inspiration to try this practical activity! Students work collaboratively to design and build a non-slip boot tread that uses friction to prevent slipping on an incline.
All materials are listed and provided including assessment and supporting media.
Explore this fun, new lesson with your classroom as students design and build a wearable social distancing device!
Watch a series of videos that will teach kids how to code and go on a variety of fun STEM adventures!
Titles currently available include:
*Lily and the Eco Club to the Rescue! (Gr 4-6)
*Living in a Warming World (Gr 3+)
*The Fall of Dr. Mike Roe Plastic (Gr 6+)
*What is an Insect? (K-4)
In this 45-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of decomposition - the breaking down of a problem into smaller parts to make the problem easier to solve. Students will also begin to explore the computational concepts of sequences and loops.
Includes a teacher's guide.
Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please e-mail Network Services at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education at stans@gov.sk.ca or call 1-866-933-8333.
Decomposition: Kindergarten to Grade 3
Series: LIVE Code with Let’s Talk Science
In this 30-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of decomposition - the breaking down of a problem into smaller parts to make the problem easier to solve. Students will also begin to explore the computational concepts of sequences and loops.
Includes a teacher's guide.
Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please e-mail Network Services at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education at stans@gov.sk.ca.ca or call 1-866-933-8333.
This is a great resource to connect coding and literacy. Students watch recordings of broadcasts and then complete related activities!
This is a great resource to connect coding and literacy in the EY. Students watch recordings of broadcasts and then complete related activities!
Click "Teacher's Guide" to get started!
This is a great resource to connect coding and literacy in the EY. Students watch recordings of broadcasts and then complete related activities!
Introduction
Recording: Pre-Broadcast Webinar for Teachers
Broadcast Activity and Materials
How to Watch the Live Broadcast
How to Watch the Post-Broadcast Recording
Future Broadcasts
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Binary Extension Activity
Graph Paper Programming
Rosie's Walk
LINKS
Other Resources
This is a great resource to connect coding and literacy in the EY. Students watch recordings of broadcasts and then complete related activities!
Introduction
Recording: Pre-Broadcast Webinar for Teachers
Broadcast Activity and Materials
How to Watch the Live Broadcast
How to Watch the Post-Broadcast Recording
Future Broadcasts
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
Binary Extension Activity
Rosie's Walk
RELATED RESOURCES
Other Resources
"In this 45-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of pattern recognition.
Pattern Recognition occurs when you can identify patterns. When you identify patterns, you can create rules that allow actions to be repeated automatically. Pattern recognition can also improve how quickly a problem can be solved."
The teacher's guide walks you through exactly how to use the broadcast in your classroom.
As part of their reporting process, they are required to report on participation and impact of our programs. If you could please take a moment to complete the following short survey with your students, it would be greatly appreciated. To access the survey, please visit : CanCode 2.0 (please copy and paste this web address into your browser) https://ccyouth.questionpro.ca/
"In this 30-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of pattern recognition.
Pattern Recognition occurs when you can identify patterns. When you identify patterns, you can create rules that allow actions to be repeated automatically. Pattern recognition can also improve how quickly a problem can be solved."
The teacher's guide walks you through exactly how to use the broadcast in your classroom.
As part of their reporting process, they are required to report on participation and impact of our programs. If you could please take a moment to complete the following short survey with your students, it would be greatly appreciated. To access the survey, please visit : CanCode 2.0 (please copy and paste this web address into your browser) https://ccyouth.questionpro.ca/
In this 45-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of testing and evaluating.
Testing involves trying something and observing what happens.Evaluation is about using critical thinking and judgment to determine if a set of criteria are met. If not, then correction or improvement may be required. Computer programming tends to be an interactive process in which testing and evaluating are constantly occurring.
A teacher guide is also included.
In this 30-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of testing and evaluating.
Testing involves trying something and observing what happens.Evaluation is about using critical thinking and judgment to determine if a set of criteria are met. If not, then correction or improvement may be required. Computer programming tends to be an interactive process in which testing and evaluating are constantly occurring.
A teacher's guide is included.
This is one of the best K-12 Science resources available!
Resources are available for Grades Pre-school-12 including multiple articles and videos available for students to explore the many science concepts being learned in the classroom.
You can:
*Book an outreach visit from a scientist to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) to your class
*Enter your Grade 6-8 students in team-based competitive enrichment events
*Use CurioCity with Grade 8-12 students to learn about STEM careers, Space and countless other topics with videos. You can also register and get amazing resources for STEM (in English or French) for FREE! (These are even aligned to SK curriculum!)
*Visit Ideapark for Pre-school to Grade 3 to register and receive access to a wealth of FREE STEM resources.
*Register for Tomatosphere to investigate the effects of outer space on seed germination with your class. Tomatosphere™ is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
This site brings STEM discovery home. Let's Talk Science has a great selection of resources and activities for engaging children and youth at home. Check back often as more learning resource collections are added every week!
"Bring science, technology and innovation experts into the learning environment to spark curiosity and strengthen STEM connections to post-secondary pathways and career opportunities."
Opportunities include:
Career exploration
STEM Club (Gr. 4-6)
STEM Storytime (K-3) many opportunities
Design & Build Series (K-12) many opportunities
Indigenous STEM Speaker Series
Live professional learning
On-demand professional learning webinars
Update your skills, learning and understanding and learn about how to use these great resources at your own pace.
"In this 45-minute broadcast, students will explore the computational thinking skill of abstraction.
Abstraction reduces how hard a problem or task is by focusing on what's important. We do that by deciding what the important information is and then removing all the unnecessary details. Abstraction is also used when we want to have one object or word stand for an action."
The teacher's guide is available to download from this link as well.
Copy and paste this address into your browser for extension and other related activities: https://rise.articulate.com/share/NYqSLf5zqDnd1aYL9apuZ2lr72r7E7RP#/
Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please e-mail Network Services at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education at stans@gov.sk.ca or call 1-866-933-8333.
As part of our reporting process, Let's Talk Science is required to report on participation and impact of our programs. If you could please take a moment to complete the following short survey with your students, it would be greatly appreciated. To access the survey, please visit : https://ccyouth.questionpro.ca/.