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STEM Class: Pre-K Curricular Goals

In year one of STEM class, the focus is on understanding that everything in our world is designed, exploring engineering problems, and tinkering with materials and ideas.
Design Sensitivity and Maker Empowerment
Looking Closely Exploring Complexities Finding Opportunity for Making
I can draw a picture of an object that I observe. I can verbally explain that all objects are designed by someone. I can build something using simple steps and then make changes to the item based on my own ideas.


Engineering Design Standards
Defining Engineering Problems Generating and Modeling Ideas Testing and Evaluating Ideas Refining Ideas
I can explain that engineers design solutions to problems. I can draw an idea for how to solve a problem. I can build my idea. I watch what happens when I test it. I can try to solve a problem a second time.


STEM Class Principles
Imagine Possibilities Dig Into Mistakes Embrace Challenges Ask Questions Share and Show Kindness

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