132. The Focus of an Engineering Design Competition

Show Summary:In this episode, Natasha shares her experience with a high school design competition. A design competition and any engineering design challenge should adequately relate to the real world of engineering while appropriately incorporating students’ prior knowledge. Claire and Natasha discuss how to approach this task and what steps can be taken to prepare students for true engineering.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes131. How to Scaffold Engineering Design in K-12125. Constraints in a STEM Classroom120. Prioritizing Prototypes & Assessing STEMVivify STEM Blog PostsUnderstanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering LearningEngineering in the Science ClassroomScientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationVivify STEM LessonsDesign a Sustainable Eco-House (Environmental Science)Design a Zoo! 5E STEM ProjectSemester STEM Units:- Mission to Moon- Mission to MarsOther STEM ResourcesAbout Rube GoldbergFIRST® LEGO® LeagueSA Smart ChallengeEmail us your questions and more!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK