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Education for Kids

Education for Kids

Updated 03/06/2023
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Updated 03/09/2023

05/06/2022

Wilfred Buck: Ininiw/Cree Knowledge Of The Sky

How much do we really know about the stars in the sky? 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 (Grandmother Spider, the netmaker), and discusses the lack of acknowledgement given for Indigenous knowledge in the field of Western astronomy. Wilfred also touches on his own pathway to the sky and the stories about the sky that have had the biggest impact on his life.

05/06/2022

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19 min
06/21/2023

Amanda Almond: AR & Attribution

On this episode of the Root & STEM podcast, Matriarchal Firekeeper and project coordinator at UAlberta, Amanda Almond, shares her experiences in research and community engagement, including her involvement in creating an interactive augmented reality (AR) learning experience. The We Are All Related AR project teaches local Indigenous knowledge and uses an AR format by visiting dedicated granite sculptures on the University of Alberta campus. She begins by explaining how research on or in Indigenous communities has historically had negative effects on the community (01:34), and describes unique approaches she uses to conduct research in a more ethical manner (02:21). Amanda shares her academic journey and how it led to her involvement in the We Are All Related AR project (03:10), before describing what AR is and how the project utilizes it (05:18). Next, Amanda explains how AR can be used as a storytelling (08:40) and education tool (09:44). Amanda emphasizes the importance of digital literacy and data sovereignty for Indigenous communities (13:25), before wrapping up by introducing an interesting thought about copyright ownership of knowledge shared through media (14:34). To learn about and experience the AR stories, please visit sweetgrassAR.ca The We Are All Related AR project was supported by: Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund, UAlberta Graduate Student Internship Program, UAlberta Métis Settlements Life Skills Journey Program, Community-University Partnership, UAlberta Killam Accelerator Award, UAlberta

06/21/2023

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17 min
Episode 2

Harnessing The Benefits of Social Media

This episode explores what classifies as social media, how various parties use it, how it can be beneficial, and how to avoid common safety pitfalls including: Geolocation on pictures, when and what to avoid posting, dangers of having public profiles or accepting all friend requests, and digital scams.

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8 min
02/01/2023

The Science Behind Chocolate

This episode explores the chemical reaction our body has to chocolate, why so many people love it, and the surprising benefits of eating chocolate.

02/01/2023

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4 min
03/06/2023

Wilhelm Röntgen: Curiosity

This episode takes a look at Wilhelm Röntgen and how curiosity helped him in his discovery of the X-ray machine, and how we can be curious about the world just like him.

03/06/2023

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4 min
02/01/2023

Jane Goodall: Perseverance

This episode takes a look at Jane Goodall and how perseverance helped her with her research into chimpanzee behavior, and how we can persevere to reach our goals just like her.

02/01/2023

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5 min
Episode 3

Harnessing The Benefits of Online Learning

This episode explores why so many people are considering online learning, how it compares to in-person learning, and ways to both maximize the benefits and avoid possible privacy dangers such as sharing personal information, mistaking a scam for a credible institution/school, and the impact on mental health.

E3

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7 min
02/23/2023

The Science Behind Hiccups

This episode explores what causes hiccups and what we can do to prevent them in the first place.

02/23/2023

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5 min
01/25/2023

Alexander Fleming: Attentiveness

This episode takes a look at Alexander Fleming and how attentiveness helped him with his discovery of penicillin, and how we can be attentive just like him.

01/25/2023

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5 min
02/08/2023

The Wright Brothers: Hopefulness

This episode takes a look at the Wright Brothers and how hopefulness helped them with their invention of the first flying airplane, and how we can be hopeful about the future just like them.

02/08/2023

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4 min

The Pinnguaq Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness, and growth in rural and remote communities. At its core, Pinnguaq embraces diversity and creates opportunities in order to empower all people.

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Wilfred Buck: Ininiw/Cree Knowledge Of The Sky

Amanda Almond: AR & Attribution

Harnessing The Benefits of Social Media

The Science Behind Chocolate

Wilhelm Röntgen: Curiosity

Jane Goodall: Perseverance

Harnessing The Benefits of Online Learning

The Science Behind Hiccups

Alexander Fleming: Attentiveness

The Wright Brothers: Hopefulness

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