Ingenium is providing seven (7) lessons to remote Indigenous communities through a two-way video. The lessons include; Meet the small farm animals, Hidden Worlds: Under the microscope, and exploring Canada’s energy future. The programming is made possible by Connected North, a program within TakingITGlobal, which uses HD telepresence to take students on virtual field trips and connect them with Indigenous mentors.
Lindsay Stewart, an education assistant at Ingenium said “We love seeing their faces light up when we show them something they didn’t know. When I’m showing them a new animal that they’ve potentially never seen”.
Lindsay emphasized that the opportunity allows them to spark curiosity with more youth. Ingenium’s lessons will enrich learning for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity. “It extends our reach further, to people who aren’t able to come to our museums,” said Stewart.
The hope is that the students learn more than just science with Ingenium’s science education, but also make them feel confident and empowered.
Related Article: https://paherald.sk.ca/2020/01/13/partnership-bringing-interactive-science-lessons-to-remote-sask-schools/