STEAM and Storytelling
- Recommended grades: 5 – 7
- Duration: 2 hours
- Dates: May 26 – 30, 2025
- Times: 10 am – 12 pm or 12:30pm – 2:30 pm
- Fees: $425 (includes museum admission and taxes)
In 2024, Ethọ́s Lab and Museum of Anthropology launched a new display called Atlanthos: Youth-Driven Innovation Through Afrofuturistic Storytelling. This world-building project was driven by the creative minds of eleven teenagers who learned to ground their storytelling in African culture and history.
In this interdisciplinary workshop, students will explore an intersection of STEAM and culture. They will use knowledge and inspiration from MOA’s African collection, including Atlanthos, to design their own meaningful works.
In this workshop, students will:
- Develop ideation, prototyping, and testing skills through intentional design of cultural belongings.
- Collaborate with peers, building communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Analyze cultural belongings, enhancing cultural awareness and understanding.
- Integrate art and technology, exploring innovative solutions within STEAM.
- Reflect on their creative process, fostering confidence in their design and innovation abilities.
Ethọ́s Lab is a Black-led nonprofit innovation academy for youth in grades 5 to 12 based in Vancouver. Ethọ́s Lab delivers culturally grounded STEAM learning opportunities, informed by African histories and Black diasporic traditions creating connections to post-secondary and careers.
To learn more visit: www.ethoslab.ca.
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