Stories
A STEAM Resource for Educators in a Digital World
Root & STEM is a free print and online STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) resource to support K–12 educators in teaching digital skills. Each issue features articles, activities, and lesson plans with a specific focus on STEAM education through creativity. Root & STEM provides a holistic approach to education, merging heart and head while pushing the boundaries for how Canada thinks about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Our goal is to provide a platform for more diverse STEAM stories and resources to be shared, with the hope that educators will see the unique needs of their communities and classrooms reflected.
Iqaluit’s One Man Solar Powerhouse
Bert Rose’s interest in solar energy dates back to his childhood, when his brother was…
How One Arctic Hamlet is Harnessing the Sun to Cut Costs and Fuel Change
Arqviq is one of just 16 Nunavummiut graduates from the program, out of 26 communities…
Reconnecting to Mi’kmaq Culture Using the Power of the Sun
In the midst of a climate crisis, Nova Scotia endured one the driest summers in…
A Personal Account of the Solar MindSet
Science is always more fun when you do it yourself. That’s why Ampere has made…
Message to Educators
This issue of Root & STEM aims to introduce students to the world of renewable…
Your Voice Is Power
I grew up listening to hip-hop. I developed a deep appreciation for the artform, so,…
Deciphering Deepfakes
Disclaimer: This article provides information on deepfakes and the techniques used to create them, and…
Helpful and Humanoid: Social Robots in the Classroom
As educators in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) prepare their students for modern…
The Tech Behind Fear
Decoding Fright in Horror Gaming In the realm of gaming, horror stands out as a…
Charting New Waters: Students and Startups are Creating Robotic Vessels
Ella Knowles started working on boats when she was a kid, helping her father—an aircraft…
STEAM Is for Everyone
Ampere educators share success stories from a community engagement experience Last April, in partnership with…
