Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Welcome to Pinnguaq at Home for the week of June 15th. This week, continue to explore STEAM lessons and activities.
We want to see the awesome things you’re creating! Share your work with us online by tagging @pinnguaq on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram . Don’t forget to include the hashtag #LearnWithPinnguaq! You can also send us your work by email at media@pinnguaq.com.
This Week’s Content
Polyculture: Traditional Haudenosaunee Kionhekwa Garden
Grade 7 – Grade 12
In this tutorial, we will be exploring sustainable polyculture crop production systems by learning how-to plant a traditional Haudenosaunee Three Sisters Garden. We will learn about the cultural and historical importance as well as the agricultural science behind the companion planting of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash).
Natsiq Hunter
Middle – Grade 7
In this tutorial Natsiq Hunter, participants will learn to use if/else statements to make a simple click game.
Scratch Basics Episode 6: Gliding From One Point to Another
Primary – Adult
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Pixel Power Tech Tips 2: Advanced GraphicsGale Workflow
Grade 7 – Adult
Additional tips for improving workflow and solving common problems when making pixel art for games and applications in GraphicsGale.
Scratch Basics Episode 5: Make Your Sprite Fly Around
Grade 1 – Adult
In this series, the basics of Scratch will be introduced to provide learners with the foundational skills required to begin creating in Scratch.
Scratch Mix and Match Challenge Bonus: The Mystery of the Hidden Hide and Seek Block
Middle – Grade 12
Find the hidden block, and learn how to use it another way to code hidden sprites in Scratch!
Scene Transitions in Scratch
Grade 7 – Grade 12
In this quick tutorial, you will learn how to manipulate sprite sizes to create a scene transition animation in Scratch.
