In this workshop, participants will explore the role of bias in the development of social attitudes. Participants will play an interactive game where they create an argument to defend an assigned animal. Then, participants will explore AI labelling and how an AI system can become biased. Finally, participants will examine human bias in STEM. Miigwech to Actua for providing us with this program!
Learn MoreIn this workshop, students will learn about coding, Anishinaabemowin, and Indigenous science! Students will use code and Anishinaabemowin to build a map for a small ozobot robot to follow. As the ozobot robot travels through the map, students will encounter different beings and learn about the relationships these beings have with Manoomin (wild rice).
Learn MoreWaaboz (hare) is looking for food, and Mshikekek (cooper’s hawk) is hunting for Waaboz. During this unplugged coding activity, students will work in teams to collect food and safely return home while learning about reciprocity, ecosystem balance, and sustainability . They’ll have to adapt to a series of obstacles that Waaboz and Mshikekek encounter in real life and listen to their teammate's coding commands!
Learn MoreBook this workshop for a collaborative game all about the key components of a healthy ecosystem. Learn about what Indigenous Knowledge has to do with the balance of critical environments, all while engaging in a fun game with your class.
Learn MoreIn this workshop students will have the opportunity to see what it's like to be salmon, eels and sturgeon during spawning season in the Lake Ontario tributaries. This game engages with Traditional Ecological Knowledge and discusses some of the histories of this territory. Access to a large space, like a gymnasium, is necessary for this workshop.
Learn MoreActua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.
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