151. How to Exercise Engineering Science Skills

7/26/2024

Show Summary:

Claire and Natasha continue their discussions with Dr. Rachelle Pedersen on best practices in STEM education. Hear how she gets students to discover engineering design criteria and other ways you can engage your students in developing engineering skills. Accept the challenge with us to highlight the skills and stories of real engineers with our free interview questions and tune in to find out what we are doing with it!

Dr. Rachelle Pedersen is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Texas Tech University.

Links from the Show:

Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes

• 149. Moving Beyond Design Challenges ft. Dr. Pedersen

• 119. Think Like A Scientist

• 150. Screw the Standards! Or Should We? ft. Dr. Pedersen

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

• Engineering in the Science Classroom

• Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning

Vivify STEM Lessons

• FREE! Interview Questions to ask STEM Professionals

• Back to School STEM Bundle: 23 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities

• STEM Space Lander Challenge

• Think Like a Scientist 5E Inquiry Unit

• Simple Machines Toy Factory STEM Challenge

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• LEGO® Bank Activity

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