Calling All Makers | Nova Scotia 2022 School Maker Faire

The Scratch Challenge Showcase welcomed games of all types and examples of using SCRATCH for storytelling. In this entry (left), from Smokey Drive Elementary, Jake & Nic used a "video sensing" extension to make the game more phsically interactive. If you touch the sprite, you get a point. You have to keep the trash (sprite) out of the water at the bottom (SDG#14: Life Below Water). Watch the Scratch Challenge Showcase on the Brilliant Labs YouTube channel.

Mr. Dave Molnar's students working on their Mission Mars Rover and Robotz Got Brilliance robot.

Mr. Dave Molnar's student working on their Mission Mars Rover.

Mr.Dave Molnar, Coldbrook Elementary School challenged his class to design, engineer and code Robots Got Brilliance! These colourful bots stole hearts as they moved, waved and darted around the room. Other students choose to take the Mission: Mars challenge and designed rovers that where connected to the cloud.brilliantlabs.ca/app/ which allowed them to control and paricipate in the mission challenge from anywhere with an internet connection. This challenge introduces youth to the principles of IoT and engineering concepts similar to the real life NASA rover Perserverance. Learn more about Canadian Space Agency’s role and the four scienctests who are participating in the exploration.

Students created many sustainability projects for the Community Of The Future Innovation Challenge. From robotic planters to solar and wind powered prototypes. Projects reflected clean and renewable energy options for communities. All exhibited how students are thinking about climate change and the United Nations Sustainability Goals for 2030. See all the NS School Maker Faire projects on the Brilliant Labs YouTube channel.

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AWARD

Brilliant Labs in partnership with Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development would like to thank the teachers and administrators who have empowered and inspired youth through STEAM education. Congratulations to the 2021-22 Innovation In Education Award recipents!

Rachael Myette, Westmount Elementary School

Devan Naugler, Forest Heights Community School

Ashlea Melanson, Fairview Jr High School

Sheri Stulac, Atlantic Memorial Elementary School

Kelly Timmons, Northumberland High School

Mark Alice Ali, Northumberland High School

Dawn Watter, Cobequid Educational Centre

Tiffany MacNeil, Antigonish Education Centre

Curtis Snyder, North Queens Community School

Shaun Morrison, Sydney Academy

Rebekah Wheadon, Middleton Regional High School

Heather Leblanc, Sydney Academy

Elijah Bond, Chester Area Middle School

Sam Evanson, CP Allen High School

Laura Bentley, École Beaubassin

Spencer Lutz, Gaspereau Elementary

Tracy MacKinnon, Redcliff Middle School

Dave Molnar, Coldbrook Elementary School

Shannon Patterson, Prince Andrew High School

Natalie Bresnahan, Oyster Pond Mary Cormier, Oyster Pond

Mary Brinson, Uniacke Dictrict School

Amber Hiltz, Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary

Michelle Melvin, Caldwell Road Elementary

Lynne MacKinnon, George P. Vanier JH

Kelly Boyle, Grosvenor-Wentworth Park Elementary School

Alex McPherson, Sambro Elementary School

Kayla Rafuse, North Queens Community School

Lauchie MacKinnon, Redcliffe Middle School

Michael MacDonald, Uniacke District

Stephanie Bellefontaine, Smokey Drive Elementary

Natasha Camacho, École St. Catherines

Jordanna Beal, Fairview Heights Elementary

Jennifer Starling, Parrsboro High School

Byron Butt, Bridgewater Junior High

Dana Sweeney, John Martin Junior High

Stephanie Bowes, Prospect Road Elementary

Karen Taylor, Seaside Elementary

Tammy Cadegan, Harbourside School

Leslie Barnhart, Cunard Junior High

Amanda Mangione, Burton Ettinger Elementary

THANK-YOU FOR EMPOWERING & INSPIRING YOUTH IN NOVA SCOTIA!