STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Sometimes you may even hear of STEAM, which incorporated Art! STEM learning is an multidisciplinary approach to learning that teaches students how to solve problems, make sense of information, and effectively evaluate evidence to make critical decisions.
STEM provides learners with the opportunity to develop and grow skills that include critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, collaboration, communication, and reserach. In order for learners to solve the real-world problems posed before them, they will learn to utilize the Engineering Design Process. This procress takes students through various steps to think about the question, develop solutions, test and refine their solution until it works! Take a look below! The Engineering Design Process was developed to have no specific start or stop points. Ideas and solutions are constantly changing, which means that as you build your solution, you may find yourself testing and refining several times!
Engineering Design Process Steps
Watch this great video from EngineerGirl.com about the Engineering Design Process!