Engineering Design Process (EDP) Quick Reference Guide - NEW!
Engineering practices are embedded in the new science TEKS, but what does that look like in a science classroom? The Engineering Design Process Quick Reference Guide is an easy-to-use instructional resource designed to support teachers as they plan and facilitate engineering design challenges in the science classroom.
The guide provides:
- an overview of the engineering design process (EDP),
- planning and facilitation supports for each phase of the EDP,
- “look fors” intended for instructional observations, and
- reflection questions for students and teachers.
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STEMulating DESIGN CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE
Guides to implementing design challenges in the science and CTE classroom
These TEKS-aligned teacher resources:
- provide background knowledge on concepts;
- offer the opportunity to practice skills related to collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking;
- support the development of time management, adaptability, and innovative thinking;
- connect to careers and real-world content applications;
- outline the basic components of a STEM classroom;
- present guidance on how to use an engineering notebook; and
- scaffold the engineering design process using facilitation questions and sentence stems.
All of these foundational pieces support student growth and achievement to successfully complete design challenges.
Design challenges encourage students to think about real-world issues and how students would solve them using available tools and materials. Some challenges even include a budget component. Each challenge is aligned to the TEKS, which are listed in the teacher guide portion of the challenge. The appendix sections provide more information and tips about implementing critical skills, setting up engineering notebooks, and establishing student expectations and roles. The appendices also include reproducible masters and sample rubrics.
Digital access to downloadable content, including the product and accompanying suggested resources, is provided through R4Hub.esc4.net with a user license set up at time of purchase.
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science
$75 per grade band
- Kindergarten–Grade 2: 460-1995
- Grades 3–5: 460-1996
- Grades 6–8: 460-2058
- Grades 9–12: 460-2061
For questions about this resource, or to set up customized professional development, e-mail
science@esc4.net.
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Explore what having a STEM ready classroom entails. Define STEM and discuss what a STEM classroom looks and feels like. Consider materials, where to find them, and then how to manage and design makerspaces. Experience STEM in practice and conclude by mapping out how to embed STEM into your classroom. Learn more and register here.
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The Engineering Design Process
Explore the engineering design process (EDP). Learn how STEM experiences are supported and explore the key components of the EDP through the lens of teacher and student actions. Participants will leave with a design challenge and ideas for implementation, including supporting students as they develop their STEM thinking. Learn more and register here.
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The Texas EcosySTEM has created a statewide STEM steering committee as well as regional STEM hubs (such as the Region 4 EcosySTEM) with representation from:
- Formal and informal K-12 educators
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- Non-profits
- Other relevant stakeholders
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