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Making Learning Fun
Youth look to you as an example of what they should do and how they should look at the world. Do you use the engineering practices and share your thought processes and reflections? Not sure how? Learn ways to model the engineering processes in your daily work.
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I Can Do STEM
“Watch experienced frontline staff members, Leslie and Shelly, use an engineering design challenge to help youth make a personal connection to Engineering.”
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Testing Predictions Using Models
Lynn presents a problem she’s observed and asks students to model their thinking.
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Real-World Application Of Skills
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.