How do you authentically teach students how to use the Engineering Design Process in K-5? I'm chatting with K-5 STEAM teacher, Bre Smith and how she uses STEM Survival Camp to kick off the school year with her classes, and has even made it a tradition to start the Back to School Season.
Resources Mentioned
- STEM Project Plan Rubric for Students (4 Star Plan)
- STEM Survival Camp Bundle: K-5
- 5th Grade: Build a Shelter
- 4th Grade: Design a Hiking Backpack
- 3rd Grade: Create a Game from the Land
- 2nd Grade: Protect the Food
- 1st Grade: Fishing Pole
- Kindergarten: Cross the River
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode212
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
- K-2 STEM Planning
- 3-5 STEM Planning
- K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
- Stellar School-Wide News
- STEM Career Day
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