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Show Summary:Natasha and Claire discuss the importance of teaching engineering in the context of real-world engineering challenges. They work to define what constitutes a true engineering problem and highlight the significance of providing students with authentic engineering experiences that mimic the complexities and challenges of the real world.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?Vivify STEM Blog Posts Engineering in the Science ClassroomUnderstanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering LearningScientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationRate Your STEM Lesson: What Stage is Your STEM Challenge?Vivify STEM LessonsOcean Debris Engineering Design STEM Challenge Design a School Garden: STEM Project GuideSTEM Space Lander Challenge | K-5 or 5-8Space Capsule Heat Shield 5E Engineering Challenge (MS-PS3-3)Other STEM ResourcesMIT AeroAstroMIT Residential Scholars FAQList of “Engineering Problems”Strawberry DNA ExperimentTaco PartyNews Article: Normal Fire Department Uses Tacos To Educate On Weather Lingo (And Go Viral)The “Poop” Rule: Instead of asking "Does it spark joy?" try this.Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK
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