This is an introductory lesson to SNC1W which allows students to explore the question “What is science?” through multiple perspectives. Students take part in an activity that asks them to look at objects from two different perspectives, a Western scientific way of seeing, and a way of seeing more aligned to an Indigenous perspective. Students build on their understanding of two-eyed seeing by learning about the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee Peoples’ turtle shell lunar calendar and the Western 12 month calendar. 

In this activity, students will learn about what scientific literacy means and then learn how to cite research using APA format. Next, students will research and summarize the accomplishments of a female, or Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour (BIPOC) in a STEM career. Students will describe the work of the individual and the importance of their work and its impact on society. Students can use the choice board to choose how they would like to present their research; however, teachers may have all students complete a poster presentation and then create a visual display of student work in the classroom or hallway. For students who need support getting started, guiding research questions are included. This activity is designed to develop research and communication skills while encouraging students to learn about contributions to science by people from various communities.

In this activity, students will explore the importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning within society, they will explore how to create intelligent programs using block-based programming (Scratch), whilst training a machine in different contexts, using different types of data.

This activity is meant to be an entry point within the Science curriculum for teachers to address challenging topics like anti-black racism, gender discrimination, and transphobia. 

Diversity in Science

Teacher Instructions

This document contains links to prerecorded workshops (short and long version) discussing the importance of indigenous perspectives, overcoming barriers to gender inclusion in STEM classrooms, black youth thriving in STEM: setting optimal conditions for deep learning and equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM education. All these workshops were presented through the Ontario Science Centre. 

Here is the link to resources collated by the Ontario Science Centre on the following topics:

• Black youth thriving in STEM

• Gender inclusion in STEM 

• Equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM

• Importance of Indigenous perspectives

Let's Talk Science has over 500 career profiles for students to explore.  Some of the profiles include videos.

This is a series of lessons/activities created by Let's Talk Science. Everyone wears clothes, no matter their socioeconomic background, age, or culture. The Clothing4Climate project encourages youth in Grades 7 to 12 to learn about the science behind climate change and the impact our clothing system has on the environment. The project empowers youth to make a difference while focusing on solutions relevant to their own lives. 

These resources were designed by Ingenium with the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)  to support exploration of concepts related to social issues like gender discrimination and societal change in relation to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  Posters can be found here.

There is also a word search created by the ontario science centre.

Ingenium. (n.d.). Resources – Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. Ingenium – Women in STEM. Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.org/resources/

This is a  virtual reality activity celebrating two very inflential women scientists. Their legacies are not only of groundbreaking discoveries, but also of overcoming obstacles, following passions, and breaking the mold.  Players will explore each scientist’s real-life work environments and will gain an intimate knowledge of their lives and achievements through fully voice-acted vignettes that are steeped in historical context, including narration from Jane Goodall herself!

Breaking boundaries in science on oculus go. Meta Quest VR Headsets, Accessories & Equipment. (n.d.). Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/1973697659322414/

This two page resource explores gender equity in STEM. It includes infographics and discussion questions designed to stimulate small-group discussions. This project is a partnership between the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the Laurier Centre for Women in Science, and Ingenium – Canada’s museums of science and innovation.

Ingenium. (n.d.). Resources – Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. Ingenium – Women in STEM. Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.org/resources/

This resource from Ingenium Canada will help you discuss and identify the barriers women and non-binary persons may face, using possible scenarios from the world of ocean sciences.

Ingenium. (n.d.). Resources – Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. Ingenium – Women in STEM. Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.org/resources/

The link above contains five different spotlights on indigenous people in Science. This resource was found on https://www.lessonsfromearthandbeyond.ca