Full course description
This co-learning broadcast took place on April 29, 2025. This on-demand version is available for ongoing professional learning by educators. Educators are encouraged to view the broadcast with their students.
LIVE STEM On-Demand: Unlocking the Secret Code (Early Years to Grade 1)
In this broadcast, students will embark on a journey of computational thinking as they delve into the art of creating secret handshakes. Through the lenses of decomposition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking, they will break down a variety of hand movements into simpler steps, abstract essential elements, and create algorithms to choreograph their unique handshakes. Get ready to unlock the secrets of communication through computational creativity! The session will last 45 minutes, providing a comprehensive learning experience for all participants.
About LIVE STEM co-learning broadcasts:
Let's Talk Science streams LIVE STEM broadcasts to classrooms across Canada. These co-learning broadcasts are embedded professional learning opportunities for educators to learn alongside their students. In addition to supporting reflective teacher practice, the broadcasts also provide post-learning opportunities for educators as a way to extend student learning between broadcasts. All Broadcasts are connected to the Let’s Talk Science Learning Pathways. Educators can complete a self-reflection in this course to earn a badge that counts towards becoming a Let's Talk Science STEM Certified Educator.
During the broadcasts, a Let’s Talk Science facilitator will lead students through and model for educators learning strategies and activities designed to introduce and reinforce science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. There are broadcasts aimed at a variety of grade levels and will be provided in English and French.
