Listen "131. How to Scaffold Engineering Design in K-12"
Episode Synopsis
Show Summary:In this episode, Natasha and Claire answer a listener's question about how to differentiate engineering design practices for each grade level. You will learn different approaches to preparing your students to become expert problem solvers by slowly introducing them to the engineering design process all while making it accessible and engaging for young minds.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes1. The 3 Stages of STEM87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?Vivify STEM Blog PostsSub Plans for a STEM Classroom25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks!Top 35 Amazing STEM Books for KidsNot all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationSTEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for ElementaryVivify STEM LessonsBuilding Bricks STEM Task CardsBuilding Bricks: STEM Careers Task CardsSTEM Scope & Sequence (Pacing Guide) - FREE!!- Elementary School (K-5)- Middle School (6-8)Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering ActivitySTEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the WorldDesign a Habitat STEM/STEAM Project Guide- Mars- MoonRobot Hand STEM ActivityOther STEM ResourcesThe STEM Space MembershipSubscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK1. The 3 Stages of STEM87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?Vivify STEM Blog Posts Sub Plans for a STEM Classroom25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks!Top 35 Amazing STEM Books for KidsNot all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationSTEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for ElementaryVivify STEM LessonsBuilding Bricks STEM Task CardsBuilding Bricks STEM: STEM CareersFREE - STEM Scope & Sequence (Pacing Guide) - K-5 or 6-8Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering ActivitySTEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the WorldDesign a Habitat STEM/STEAM Project Guide: Mars or MoonRobot Hand STEM ActivityOther STEM ResourcesThe STEM Space MembershipSubscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
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