Listen "146. Is It Squishy? How to Build Engineering Intuition"
Episode Synopsis
Show Summary:Claire and Natasha continue the conversation around how to build intuition for engineering design challenges. What should happen during the brainstorm phase of a design challenge? How do we intentionally support design decisions, especially around material selection? We also challenge the NGSS focus on design practices and propose a shift towards learning of engineering sciences.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 145. How to Create an Engineering Lesson129. A Good & Bad Example of Phenomenon-Based Teaching103. Teaching Light & Breaking Misconceptions136. Cool Lessons on Heat TransferVivify STEM Blog Posts Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering LearningEngineering in the Science ClassroomThe Importance of FailureHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardVivify STEM LessonsThink Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry UnitBridge Engineering STEM ChallengeDensity/Buoyancy STEM:1) Ocean Study: 5E Science Unit (Sink/Float, Salinity, Ocean Layers)2) STEM Pirate Ship Engineering Challenge (K-5)3) STEM Sailboat Challenge (4-10)Drag STEM:1) Alphabet STEM - Activities for Letter D (PreK - 1)2) STEM Drag Device Parachute Challenge (2-8)Heat Transfer: Space Capsule Heat Shield 5E Engineering ChallengeSTEM Space Lander ChallengeOther STEM ResourcesNOAA | The Great Texas Freeze: February 11-20, 2021University of Wisconsin-Madison | What keeps the water in the pail?NASA | Newton's Laws of Motion - Glenn Research CenterUniversity of Nevada-Reno | How many states of matter are there? Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult questionYouTube | Toy Story: “Unidirectional bonding strip!” clipSubscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK
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