View 2016-17 Submissions

Teaching Mathematical Concepts using LEGO Robotics
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
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Computational literacy skills allow students to analyze a problem and come up with a variety of solutions to solve an open-ended problem. Our goal was to design a series of lessons, both with and without robotics, to address this fundamental skill.

Keyword(s):
coding, computational literacy, inquiry-based learning, mathematics, robotics
Geotricity 2.0
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
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Geotricity 2.0 provides transdisciplinary learning through STEM and geography connecting students with their community in real-life application of problem-based learning. Students and teachers increased collaboration and learning through GAFE.

Keyword(s):
cross curricular, gafe, geography, geometry, stem
Global Goals and Social Entrepreneurship
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum, technology
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
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This unit focuses on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Social Entrepreneurship. The unit requires students to identify problems related to the Goals and develop innovative and achievable solutions that facilitate change.

Keyword(s):
geography, global goals, intermediate, revised curriculum, social entrepreneurship