Title:
Root & STEM Special Edition: To the Moon and Back
Agreement Number:
21STEMG18
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 15, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
Description:
The project « Root & STEM Special Edition:
To the Moon and Back » aims to create the
5th edition of « Root & STEM » magazine and
podcast on the space exploration subject.
The educator resources will highlight
diverse stories and voices on the theme “To
the Moon and Back,” and feature diverse
voices from the Canadian Space Agency,
Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers from
different Nations speaking of star stories
and the Moon calendar, a student-focused
comic on the Moon and more! A 3-D game
rendering of the Moon will be developed by
the Pinnguaq Studio talent to accompany the
magazine and podcast for student learning.
Root & STEM is a free, Canadian, print and
online STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math) resource to
support K–12 educators in teaching digital
skills. Each issue features articles,
activities, and lesson plans with a specific
focus on STEAM education through creativity.
The Root & STEM educator podcast brings
magazine contributors' voices to all podcast
platforms to ensure learners can access
resources without barriers.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Space Awareness element of the program provides financial support to initiatives designed to increase awareness of and participation of Canadian youth and educators in the Canadian Space program.
Location:
Lindsay, Ontario, CA K9V 4L4
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q2-05384
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Pinnguaq Association
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.