During a recent Second Grade STEM class, the students were given a challenge to construct a building with a balcony. STEM is a learning approach that integrates the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Students learned the steps in the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve. During each challenge/mission, they use different materials to create a solution. Through STEM, students develop skills including creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, initiative, communication, and independent thinking. Check out the photos below to view these second graders hard at work:
