Why the Best STEM Lessons Start with Struggle
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Three simple shifts that help students think like engineers and stay engaged during STEM challenges.
By: Dr. Christopher Feiler
Last summer, while teaching a STEM challenge in a gifted summer program at Hofstra University, I watched a group of students celebrate when their design failed.
The challenge was simple: design a wind-powered vehicle using only a limited set of materials. Within minutes, students began sketching ideas, building prototypes, and testing their designs across the c
By: Dr. Christopher Feiler
Last summer, while teaching a STEM challenge in a gifted summer program at Hofstra University, I watched a group of students celebrate when their design failed.
The challenge was simple: design a wind-powered vehicle using only a limited set of materials. Within minutes, students began sketching ideas, building prototypes, and testing their designs across the c
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