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Ottawa
Are you ready to take an augmented reality field trip to explore Canada’s waters?
Join our session on May 18 at the 2023 Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) Conference in Ottawa. Come and experience the giant floor map The Ocean, Freshwater and Us, developed by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, Canadian Geographic, and the National Film Board of Canada. With the help of the Ocean Week Canada augmented reality app, you will be able to explore the map and learn about the importance of marine protection, biodiversity, and the interconnectedness of all living creatures. The app includes research and content from across Canada in English and French, featuring videos by Students on Ice, Indigenous Water Guardians, and Ocean School.
This session will be an interactive and engaging experience for all participants. You will have the opportunity to walk on the floor map and try the augmented reality app for yourself. You will also learn how this resource was co-designed by a national team of partners and how it can be used to promote STEM education and hands-on learning.
⚓️ Where: Shaw Centre, Room 201
⛵️ When: Thursday, May 18 from 12:30-1:20 PM
🏝Format: In-Person
🤿Audience: Educators, Museum professionals, Science centres
🐠Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, Closed captioning available for videos
The Canadian Association of Science Centres’ annual conference is taking place May 16-18 in Ottawa, Ontario. From local action to global impact, community science engagement is essential for making positive societal change. This year’s program will explore how the informal science learning sector is driving change for a more sustainable future. Learn more on the CASC 2023 conference website!
Connect with the ocean as you explore the Canadian coastlines and waterways and learn about efforts to protect them through immersive, multisensory self-directed inquiry. The Ocean Week Canada app includes immersive content from Ocean School as well as two video collections from Ocean Week Canada partners: Coastal Stories curated by the Students on Ice Foundation; and Indigenous Water Guardians, curated by the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, partners, and communities. Try AR app at home or in the classroom. You can download the app for Android or download the iOS app for free!
