“Watch experienced frontline staff members, Leslie and Shelly, use an engineering design challenge to help youth make a personal connection to Engineering.”
Lynn presents a problem she’s observed and asks students to model their thinking.
Providing real-world application of the skills of an engineer is an important strategy when developing a STEM identity in youth. Watch and listen for the challenges youth are given to think deeper and try to solve problems using redesign.
Participants will view the DIVEE Video-Based Learning Module and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive learning experiences.
Participants will identify their role and attitude towards failure and discuss strategies for creating an environment where failure feels okay.
Participants learn how to engage youth in active STEM learning by providing opportunities to investigate and explore the properties of materials.
Participants will compare Glurch and Oobleck to learn how to engage youth in active learning.
Participants will develop strategies to support emerging STEM identities using the Building for the Big One activity.
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.