Design Squad Global Clubs: Connecting kids ages 10-13 in out-of-school-time programs around the world! PostedDecember 12, 2016 UpdatedDecember 12, 2016 Posted bySaranya Sathananthan http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/dsgclubs/ Based on the Emmy-Award winning PBS KIDS program, Design Squad Global Clubs is a new enrichment experience that connects kids ages 10-13 in out-of-school-time programs around the world. In Design Squad Global (DSG) clubs, kids explore engineering through fun-packed, high energy, hands-on activities, such as designing and building an emergency shelter or a structure that can withstand an earthquake. Through DSG, kids also get a special opportunity: the chance to work alongside a partner club from another country. Partner clubs share their experiences by exchanging design ideas, photos, and videos. Along the way, they develop their global competency by learning more about each other's cultures, communities, and lives. Read More Average Ratings 0
Learning through Guided Discovery: An Engaging Approach to K-12 STEM Education PostedJuly 5, 2016 UpdatedJuly 5, 2016 Posted byMariappan Jawaharlal https://peer.asee.org/learning-through-guided-discovery-an-engaging-approach-to-... The research question driving this investigation is whether a discovery based approach and a hands-on robotics program will improve students’ STEM attitudes, math performance, and intentions to pursue STEM education and careers. The results of this study are presented with examples. Read More Average Ratings 0
Techbridge Activity: Water Filter PostedFebruary 17, 2016 UpdatedJune 22, 2016 Posted byEmily McLeod In this activity, designed by Techbridge (http://www.techbridgegirls.org) to be used with middle school youth in informal settings, youth learn about the importance of having clean water. They apply the engineering design process to design, build, and construct a water filter that will remove all the contaminants from a bucket of dirty water. Read More Average Ratings 0
Techbridge Activity: Building a Catapult PostedFebruary 17, 2016 UpdatedFebruary 17, 2016 Posted byEmily McLeod In this activity, designed by Techbridge (www.techbridgegirls.org) to be used with middle school youth in informal settings, youth learn how to design and build a catapult that uses a pivot arm (lever) and a fulcrum to launch a Ping-Pong ball across the room. They investigate how different catapults designs work, and then use that information to construct their own catapult. Finally, teams test their catapults and make improvements to their original designs. During the activity, youth learn about kinetic and potential energy. Read More Average Ratings 0
Family Engineering: An Activity and Event Planning Guide PostedDecember 1, 2015 UpdatedDecember 2, 2015 Posted byDavid Heil http://www.familyengineering.org Family Engineering is a valuable resource for providing informal engineering learning experiences to elementary age children and their families. Developed with support from the National Science Foundation and modeled after the Family Science and Family Math programs, Family Engineering promotes 21st Century skills of inquiry, creativity, teamwork, and collaborative problem solving.Family Engineering can be used by an individual or an organization to plan and conduct successful community outreach programs or events. Activities and event formats are accessible and inviting to diverse audiences, easy to implement with simple, inexpensive materials, and suitable for a variety of community settings. Read More Average Ratings 0
Developing Partnerships for STEM Internships (Providing students with a "deeper dive" STEM Experience) PostedNovember 4, 2015 UpdatedNovember 4, 2015 Posted byLon Stettler http://www.lakotaonline.com/files/filesystem/Internship%20Article%20-%20T&E;%20Te... Article describes a case study of how a school district developed and implemented a high school internship program in high-demand STEM fields. This district defines an internship as a "deeper dive" field experience that consists of multiple rotations or sessions. The article describes the two internship models which emerged over the past three years and a process that educators can follow to develop business partnerships and how to implement their own internship program. Read More Average Ratings 0
New Curriculum Units for Middle Schoolers in Out-of-School Time Programs PostedSeptember 8, 2015 UpdatedSeptember 8, 2015 Posted byChristine Cunningham http://www.eie.org/news/afterschool-curriculum-adds-new-options Engineering is Elementary (EiE) the award-winning STEM curriculum project based at the Museum of Science, Boston, has released two new units for the Engineering Everywhere (EE) curriculum. Read More Average Ratings 0
Engineering in Afterschool PostedApril 23, 2015 UpdatedJanuary 12, 2016 Posted bySteven Barbato http://www.iteea.org/EngineeringinAfterschool.aspx Afterschool programs complement school-day learning and can be a great partner to educate students in technology and engineering. Learn more about the potential of afterschool! [keywords: extracurricular; informal; afterschool] Read More Average Ratings 0