Exploring Materials
As you watch the video:
- Notice how the facilitator introduces the materials youth will be using.
- Watch for strategies you can use to help youth explore.
- Listen to how youth talk about the materials.
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw.
- What strategies would you like to use to encourage youth to explore materials?
- How can you set up engineering activities so youth are able to explore and select materials?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Bringing in the Experts
Facilitators of STEM activities can help youth connect to STEM careers by providing opportunities to introduce STEM professionals to youth.
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Creating Learning Environments for Computer Science
Notice how the facilitators change the room they are using to create a computer science Learning Environment.
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Design a Grape Smasher
Staff support active learning as learners devise a plan to smash a grape using simple machines and explore the different materials available.