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Developing STEM competencies through Inquiry Based Learning
4H Power of Wind Project3M Provided a Grant for a Multi State Power of Wind Project
Youth DISCOVER how Turbines generate electricity through HANDS –ON EXPERIENCE
Wind Power Expertise Needed…
The explosion of knowledge has made educators realize that they just can’t “know it all”; no one can…
Effective teaching models today assume the approach of the “guide on the side” rather than the “sage on the stage”.
Your job is not to “know it all” but rather to set up a good learning experience for kids.
TOOLS…
Challenge: Generate Electricity
Completed Nacelle…
STEM COMPENCIES
Ask QuestionsUse ToolsConstruct PredictTest Observe
Measure Record DataTroubleshoot Compare
ResultsOptimizeCommunicate
Middelgrunden,Denmark
INQUIRY BASED LEARNINGInquiry Learning = Discovery!In inquiry-based learning, youth
build understanding through active exploration and questioning.
The key to Inquiry Learning:◦YOUTH seek answers to questions
rather than being given answers.◦ADULTS FACILITATE the learning
process and not simply disseminate knowledge.
So what do we tell them?Any safety-related information
(the “discovery method” is not the best way to learn safety)
To reflectTo try thingsTo talk to others (including
experts)Respond with a question when
possibleProvide hints if needed
Where the Power of Wind is being Taught
