Developing an Active STEM Learning Environment
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Training (large group)
Length: 60 minutes
Objectives: Participants will compare Glurch and Oobleck to learn how to engage youth in active learning.
Agenda:
- Welcome – 5 minutes
- Introduction – 20 minutes
- Active STEM Reflection
- See the Skill in Action – 10 minutes
- Active Engagement by Youth Video-Based Learning Module
- Hands-on Learning – 20 minutes
- Glurch & Oobleck Activity
- Tournament of Properties
- Conclusion – 5 minutes
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Watching for Best Practices
Participants will compare a fact sheet with videos in Keeping Youth Interacting to see how facilitators encourage youth to collaborate
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Developing Skills Needed for Active STEM Learning
Participants learn how to engage youth in active STEM learning by providing opportunities to investigate and explore the properties of materials.
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Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers
Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM activities.