Connecting to Prior Knowledge with an Idea Walk
Staff Development Guide
Training Situation: Meeting (small group)
Length: 30 minutes
Objective: Participants will do an idea walk in order to add more opportunities for youth to connect their prior knowledge to STEM activities.
Agenda:
- Idea walk – 25 minutes
- Conclusion – 5 minutes
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