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STEM

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Considerations When Giving Youth Control

Discuss concerns and the “Developing a STEM Project” Video-Based Learning Module in order to give youth control of STEM learning experiences.

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STEM, Training Guide, Video

Identify Connections to Prior Knowledge

Participants will watch the Presenting a Challenge Video-Based Learning Module and complete the Bridges worksheet to better connect everyday experiences to STEM.

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STEM, Training Guide, Video

Improving Connections

Design dough creatures to learn to connect youths’ prior experiences to STEM activities.

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STEM, Training Guide

Building Relationships with STEM-Rich Partners

Frontline staff and volunteers will seek out community partners and utilize their strengths in STEM to enhance programs. They will identify shared goals and develop partnerships with STEM-rich local business/industry.

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Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide

Explaining a Variety of STEM Careers

Discover new strategies for connecting any activity to CS careers and helping youth see potential careers.

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Skills, STEM, Video

Emerging STEM Identities

See how real-world experiences help young people see themselves as someone who can be a contributor to STEM.

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STEM, Video

DIVEE

Make the engineering design process less intimidating with DIVEE, an acronym, and chant that is modeled by an out-of-school learning professional.

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STEM, Video

Developing Strategies for Reflection

Learning happens when we reflect. Take time to reflect on your strategies for reflection.

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Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide, Video

Like a Real Engineer

Engage youth in a real engineering activity around circuit design and learn how to discuss what problem solving skills students are modeling.

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Learning Activity, STEM, Training Guide, Video