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Code to Learn Programs

Designed with inclusivity, cultural relevance, social justice and regional curriculum in mind, our coding & robotics programs are offered free to K-12 classrooms across subject areas.

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Terry Fox - A Tribute to a Canadian Hero

Key Learnings: Coding, Robotics, K-12, PBL, Computational Thinking

Code the route that Terry Fox took during his Marathon of Hope. Compare how many steps you can run to what Terry Fox ran. Students use a micro:bit to count their actual steps!

Suggested Grade Levels: 5 and up

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The Beauty of Mathematics

Key Learnings: Coding, K-12, Math, Art, PBL, Games, Computational Thinking

Let your students amaze you with their mathematical minds as they create art with turtle geometry!
The activities for 'The Beauty of Mathematics' are organized into four series:

Suggested Grade Levels: 3 and up

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Coding Project Offerings

Code To Learn offers coding opportunities in many programming languages. We use MakeCode, EarSketch (Python), Weavly, and quite frequently LYNX!

LYNX is a text-based, cloud-based coding environment that is the natural next step for kids that are ready to move on from using blocks to code but might not be quite ready to use more complex programming languages like Python or JavaScript.

LYNX is Canadian-made by the company founded by Seymour Papert—the father of educational computing. It is available in Canadian English, French, Ojibwe, Mi'kmaw, Oji-Cree, Mohawk, with other Indigenous languages to come. Check out LYNXcoding.club

In addition to the project offerings, the LYNX team is:

  • training FNMI students in LYNX Coding in their own language
  • creating LYNX Coding in Indigenous Languages
  • developing educational materials to support provincial curricula
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The Secret Path - A Message of ReconciliACTION Through Code

Key Learnings: Coding, K-12, PBL, Indigenous Studies, Reconciliation, Computational Thinking

Students will learn about the life of Chanie Wenjack through Gord Downie’s Secret Path animated movie. Students will then create messages of ReconciliACTION using text, images, animation, and the music of Gord Downie. LYNX text-based coding will provide the platform for students to express their creativity.

Suggested Grade Levels: 5 and up

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#IKMath -- Indigenous Ways of Knowing Mathematics

Key Learnings: Coding, K-12, Math, Art, PBL, Indigenous Studies, Reconciliation, Computational Thinking

This project continues to build on the work of a multi-year, multi-site Indigenous mathematics research study, which is designed in response to a Canada-wide call from Ministries of Education that recognized the need to explicitly incorporate Indigenous content in order to support identity building and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives and values. It explores the interaction between LYNX coding and Indigenous design, technology, and artistry (loom beading, Métis finger weaving, medallions). This work reflects culturally responsive and relevant mathematics instruction in K-12 classrooms.

Suggested Grade Levels: 3 and up

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Your Voice is Power

Your Voice is Power: Remix Beats. Learn Code. Promote Equity.

Key Learnings: Coding, Reconciliation, Indigenous Studies, PBL, Music, Computational Thinking, Indigenous Studies, Reconciliation

Your Voice is Power is a national competition for middle and high school students designed to teach the fundamentals of computer science, entrepreneurship, and social justice. Using the EarSketch platform, students get creative to remix songs from Indigenous artists and use what they have learned from the provided course outline.

Students will remix songs from 3 Indigenous artists—Dakota Bear, Jayli Wolf, and Samian—while taking inspiration from the social justice themes demonstrated in their work.

Check out our exclusive Amazon Music Playlist, with recurring themes of perseverance, the power of will, and steadfast determination toward a better future when faced with obstacles from a bleak past.

With support from Logics Academy!

Suggested Grade Levels: 6 and up

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Coding for Climate

Key Learnings: Coding, Robotics, SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), K-12, Science, Climate, PBL, Computational Thinking, Digital Skills

The Climate Action Kit is a micro:bit powered inventor's kit designed to introduce students to coding and robotics. The goal of the kit is to provide purpose-driven learning experiences by connecting real-world climate change issues with tangible robotic solutions.

Using the robotic components in the kit (provided to you at no cost), students can build, prototype, and program their own working solutions to meaningful climate change issues.

Suggested Grade Levels: 5 and up

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C21 Canada AI Milestone Webinar Series

C21 Canada AI Milestone Webinar Series

Key Learnings: Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), K-12, Computational Thinking, Digital Skills

C21 is a national non-profit advocating for 21st-century learning models and is working to ensure Artificial Intelligence projects align with school district needs across the country. This partnership will help us stay at the forefront of educational innovation, supporting teachers and students as they navigate the evolving digital landscape.

The results of these case studies will be shared through the C21 Canada AI Milestone Webinar Series. These are professional  learning opportunities led by C21 Canada CEO Academy, CIO Alliance and Board Advisors based on current daily classroom practice experienced by teachers at the district level.

For further information, contact [email protected]

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