The Design Process
Picture books offer a great starting point for STEM thinking. Read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and compare the plot to the design process. Did she follow the process? How would the storyline change if she followed the design process? Use the glossary in the back of the Science and Technology syllabus to explore STEM vocabulary with the children.
Wise Words
The movie Apollo 13 offered some great advice…
Encourage students to define the problem and create a plan before embarking on a quest to find a solution. The following books by Kobi Yamada encourage pondering and deep thinking.
