Real-World Modeling of the Engineering Process
Video-Based Learning Module
As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions:
- How does the engineer model using the engineering design process to solve a problem?
- What do you notice about youth when interacting with the engineers regarding their designs?
- How does an experience like this give youth a realistic picture of what engineers do?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw.
- Although you might not have access to real engineers, what other ways could you introduce youth to real-world applications of the engineering design process?
- What practices in the engineering design process are modeled in this video?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Bringing in the Experts
Facilitators of STEM activities can help youth connect to STEM careers by providing opportunities to introduce STEM professionals to youth.
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Learning To Fail
See how staff help youth learn from their failed attempts to build a grape smasher and help them revise and improve the designs.
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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.