Connecting to Prior Knowledge with an Idea Walk
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Training (small group)
Length: 30 minutes
Objectives: Participants will do an idea walk in order to add more opportunities for youth to connect their prior knowledge to STEM activities.
Agenda:
- Idea Walk – 25 minutes
- Learn about Density with Plastics Activity
- Conclusion – 5 minutes
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Strategies for Making All Youth Feel Included
Participants will view the DIVEE Video-Based Learning Module and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive learning experiences.
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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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Using Models
Participants will demonstrate the importance of models when trying to answer questions, draw conclusions and develop solutions in engineering.