Teaching That Supports Choice of STEM Careers Part 1: Integrating Engineering Practices and Career Competencies into Science Classrooms

A Framework for K-12 Education calls for the integration of engineering design into K-12 science classrooms. This PLU introduces the challenges and opportunities this shift raises. Participants will explore connections between the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Career Readiness Competencies (CRCs) and consider how students enact them in a sample lesson. This PLU is Part 1 in a four-part series.

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Type Professional Learning UnitPub Date February 22, 2024

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Madelyn Bender
Madelyn Bender

Integrating Engineering PLU

Overall, I thought this was a good PLU. There was a lot of reading to gain the information. I would have liked to see some videos or other ways to learn about integrating engineering, SEPs, ... See More

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