Real-World Application Of Skills
As you watch the video, think about these questions:
- How does the engineer use inquiry to help youth work through their robot design?
- How do the youth apply their knowledge to solving their problem?
- What is the engineer doing here that helps build youth identity as someone who can do engineering?
- How does the engineering help youth understand how failure is part of the engineering process?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.
- How do you create opportunities for youth to apply their knowledge in solving engineering challenges?
- What are strategies you use in your program to introduce youth to a diverse group of STEM role models?
- In what ways does the engineer act as a positive role model and help youth see themselves as someone who could do engineering for a career?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Teamwork in Cookie Design Packaging
Youth work in small teams to develop cookie packaging during an engineering activity in an afterschool program. See how the educator supports youth in working together as a team.
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DIVEE
Lemond uses an acronym, DIVEE, and rhythm to make the engineering design process more accessible to youth.
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Keep Youth Interacting
STEM activities are engaging, interactive and hands on experiences for youth. But what happens when members of a group are not interacting? In this video, pay close attention to how the facilitators work with a group if members become disengaged. Listen to the supportive but firm voice of the adult, as she re-directs the group. Pay special attention to how staff listen, maintain a supportive attitude, and model effective collaboration skills.