Developing an Active STEM Learning Environment
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Training (large group)
Length: 60 minutes
Objectives: Participants will compare Glurch and Oobleck to learn how to engage youth in active learning.
Agenda:
- Welcome – 5 minutes
- Introduction – 20 minutes
- Active STEM Reflection
- See the Skill in Action – 10 minutes
- Active Engagement by Youth Video-Based Learning Module
- Hands-on Learning – 20 minutes
- Glurch & Oobleck Activity
- Tournament of Properties
- Conclusion – 5 minutes
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Discussing Testing in the Design Process
Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.
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Connecting to Prior Knowledge with an Idea Walk
Participants will do an idea walk in order to add more opportunities for youth to connect their prior knowledge to STEM activities.
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Exploring a STEM Identity
Participants will develop strategies to support emerging STEM identities using the Building for the Big One activity.