If you give a kid a STEM challenge




If you give a kid a STEM challenge....

     Kids are bound to ask a question!

If a kid asks a question, a kid is likely to look for a solution.

But if a kid  wants to find a solution, first he or she will need to do some research.

If a kid does some research, there's bound to be MORE questions! 

        If you give a kid a STEM Challenge, they want to find a solution.


If you give a kid a STEM Challenge...

      You ENGAGE critical thinking skills.

       You engage every kid.

       You ignite creativity!

If you give a kid a STEM Challenge they will find others to COLLABORATE with!

If You give a kid a STEM Challenge....

They will design it and EXPLORE possibilities.

When a kid can  build it they EXPLAIN why something works!

If you give a kid a STEM Challenge

                               You can EVALUATE their content knowledge with performance based assessments!
                              You can ELABORATE on topics with students who are ready to EXPLORE MORE!



Idea based on the children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" - but I lack rhyme scheme.





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