Date: May 28, 2020
About the author
Pinnguaq Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness and growth with rural and remote communities. At its core, Pinnguaq embraces diversity and creates opportunities in order to empower all people.
App Development, Art & Design, Computational Thinking, Digital Storytelling, Game Design
Tutorial
Welcome to Pinnguaq at Home for the week of June 1st. This week, continue to explore STEAM lessons and activities.
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This Week’s Content
Primary – Grade 4
Let us send you some code in the mail! Explore the basics of computer programming by examining what effect a random selection of code will have. This is a unique and fun way to introduce the scratch programming language.
Middle – Grade 12
In this tutorial, students will learn to create a simple random number generator using JavaScript and Microsoft’s MakeCode.
Middle – Adult
A series of tips for improving workflow and solving common problems when making pixel art for games and applications in GraphicsGale.
Grade 3 – Grade 12
Use your problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve these visual brain teasers using sticks.
Middle – Grade 12
This tutorial will take a detailed look at the last 4 steps involved in creating a video game narrative and provide the learner with more direction to finish writing their own narrative.