Exploring Materials
As you watch the video:
- Notice how the facilitator introduces the materials youth will be using.
- Watch for strategies you can use to help youth explore.
- Listen to how youth talk about the materials.
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw.
- What strategies would you like to use to encourage youth to explore materials?
- How can you set up engineering activities so youth are able to explore and select materials?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Designing Enrichment Toys for Zoo Animals
Engineers design solutions to specific, real-world problems. Sometimes these solutions involve a specific client or need. Here, youth design a toy to engage a particular zoo animal in play.
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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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DIVEE
Lemond uses an acronym, DIVEE, and rhythm to make the engineering design process more accessible to youth.