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STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center
Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
TEACHER GUIDE
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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 3: Outdoor Learning Rocks!
• 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.
• Share, discuss, and allow students to explore the materials and tools teams may use for creating a model of an outdoor classroom. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What features might be included in an outdoor classroom?
• What features would you like to include in your outdoor classroom?
• What kinds of plants and trees would grow best in your area?
• What type of shelter would be best for protecting students from the sun, wind, and rain?
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• outdoor classrooms
• outdoor classroom materials and features
• accessibility features in an outdoor classroom or learning space
• plants and trees native to your area
• weather conditions for your area throughout the school year
2 2
grade grade
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center
Challenge 3: The Disappearing Beach
TEACHER GUIDE
|
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 3: Outdoor Learning Rocks!
• 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.
• Share, discuss, and allow students to explore the materials and tools teams may use for creating a model of an outdoor classroom. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What features might be included in an outdoor classroom?
• What features would you like to include in your outdoor classroom?
• What kinds of plants and trees would grow best in your area?
• What type of shelter would be best for protecting students from the sun, wind, and rain?
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• outdoor classrooms
• outdoor classroom materials and features
• accessibility features in an outdoor classroom or learning space
• plants and trees native to your area
• weather conditions for your area throughout the school year
