Resources
Collections of STEM and EDI resources and tools for students, teachers, academics and industry professionals from CISE-Atlantic, our partners, as well as local and national organizations.
Students
The Physics Classroom
Physics interactives, lesson plans, and teacher toolkits
Let's Talk Science
STEM concept backgrounders, hands-on activities and learning strategies
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
Mi’kmaq education, interests and rights for Mi’kmaq communities,
Imhotep's Legacy Academy
STEM activities highlighting Black Scientists and Engineers and African Proverbs
mySTEMspace
Information on local, regional and national science fairs, ideas for creating, designing and presenting STEM projects
Canadian Society of Chemistry
Video playlist showcasing diverse members of the chemistry community and their work
IslandWISE @ CBU
Collection of websites that provide simple explanations and demonstrations for STEM concepts
techNL
Career exploration, youth outreach and post-secondary programs in Newfoundland and Labrador
P-12 Educators
Imhotep's Legacy Academy
STEM lesson plans (grades 6-9) featuring representation of Black Scientists and Engineers, and African Proverbs
How to Smile.com
Collection of materials from the web, learning tools and services designed especially for those who teach school-aged kids in non-classroom settings.
McDonald Institute
Learning opportunities, programs, kits and lesson plans for students and teachers, bringing science and physics content into the classrooms
k2i Academy
Engineering and interdisciplinary lesson plans with guidance on inclusive education design and project-based learning
The Physics Classroom
Interactives, lesson plans, and teacher toolkits to help students and teachers effectively learn or teach physics
Institute of Physics Spark
UK-based Institute of Physics’ resources for teaching physics concepts in secondary school
Canadian Association of Physicists
CAP archives resources and links for educators and students, at all levels, to learn more about physics and its impact on our world.
Let's Talk Science
A library of curriculum-aligned, bilingual, and ready-to-use resources, including STEM concept backgrounders, hands-on activities and learning strategies
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
The collective voice for Mi’kmaq education, promoting excellence in education, interests and rights for Mi’kmaq communities, facilitating lifelong learning
Perimeter Institute Resource Centre
Free digital resources to explain a range of important physics and science topics, includes lesson plans, hands-on activities and demos, modifiable worksheets, and original videos
SNOLAB
Resources to help share the cutting-edge science underway at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) LAB with K-12 audiences as well as to support public education initiatives
The Fundamentals of OCAP®
Course on principles and importance of First Nations ownership, control, access, and possession of First Nations data, an important commitment to Reconciliation.
TECHSPLORATION WIA
Women in Action video series by Techsploration and WISEAtlantic is a collection of videos which explore diverse careers for women in science, trades, technology, and engineering related fields
TECHSPLORATION WIA Lesson Plans
Lesson plans associated with the Women in Action video series to help educators facilitate career discussions and engagement in science, trades, technology, and engineering related fields
Academia & Industry
INCLUSION IN TENURE AND PROMOTION
Boyer’s Model provides an expanded, more inclusive view of “scholarship” within academia.
Click on the Explainer video to learn more.
The Fundamentals of OCAP®
First Nations Information Governance Centre
An introduction to OCAP® principles and the importance of First Nations ownership, control, access, and possession of First Nations data. This is an important teaching and an expression of a commitment to Reconciliation
Diversity and Equity Assessment and planning Tool
The DEAP Tool for Researchers was co-developed by the Human Rights and Equity Office at Queen’s University and the McDonald Institute for faculty and research scientists to expand capacity for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in their lab or research group setting
Canadian Astroparticle Physics EDII Cop
A hub for sharing resources, initiatives, news, and events developed by a community of students, researchers, and professionals with a passion for making astroparticle physics more equitable, diverse, and inclusive
Working for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (WIDE) Committee
Resources from the Canadian Society for Chemistry to advance inclusion in Chemistry, including virtual seminars and spotlight videos highlighting diverse members of the chemistry community.
Science Communication Island WISE
A series of videos focused on developing science communication skills to simplify and promote research for media interviews and on social media. Includes tools to incorporate EDI and Two-Eyed Seeing in communication
Resource Hub @ CCWESTT
A hub for strategies, action plans, policies, and programs from across Canada and internationally to help organizations support gender equity and inclusion in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT)
Tri-Agency Resources on EDI
Policies on EDI in research from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering in Quebec
Tools and strategies for promoting gender equity and implementing EDI in post-secondary education and research (English and French resources are available)