Challenge 1: Bring Home the Bacon
2 2
grade grade
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center113
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
TEACHER GUIDE
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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 1: Bring Home the Bacon
• Guide the research process. You may provide research materials (access to the Internet or experts, artifacts, books, and magazines) to teams or lead all students through the research process.
• Provide books and magazines with pictures for reference.
• Define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking as you facilitate the research process.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for bridge building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• bridge design and construction
• how others have addressed the same problem in the past
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What are the important parts of a bridge?
• How can you ensure the bridge will span the river?
• How can you ensure the bridge will support the load?
• How can you ensure the bridge will not fall or collapse?
2 2
grade grade
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center113
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
TEACHER GUIDE
|
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 1: Bring Home the Bacon
• Guide the research process. You may provide research materials (access to the Internet or experts, artifacts, books, and magazines) to teams or lead all students through the research process.
• Provide books and magazines with pictures for reference.
• Define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking as you facilitate the research process.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for bridge building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• bridge design and construction
• how others have addressed the same problem in the past
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What are the important parts of a bridge?
• How can you ensure the bridge will span the river?
• How can you ensure the bridge will support the load?
• How can you ensure the bridge will not fall or collapse?
