Preparing youth development professionals to identify and implement key elements of a high quality STEM program

The Engineering Design Process, the Scientific Inquiry Model, and the Science and Engineering Practices are considered important elements to designing and implementing quality STEM programming for youth (in-person and virtual). This webinar will focus on how these elements incorporate scientific inquiry or engineering design and use science and engineering practices to support learning.

Participants will

• Dive in to each of the three elements through active engagement including a walk-through of a lesson or activity.
• Learn how to embed essential elements to improve science or engineering outcomes using a “STEM It Up” tool.
• Refine the tool by applying it to an activity or lesson, evaluating and sharing the results.
• See examples of how the elements can be used to plan, carry out and evaluate STEM program offerings for a variety of ages and STEM program areas.

Presenters

Michael Compton and Margo Bowerman, Extension educators

This event is jointly hosted with NDSU Extension.