STEM Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Adventures
STEM Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Adventures

Author: Stream Beyond

Publisher: Stream Beyond

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Dive into a thrilling collection of 40 STEM-based challenges that will test your problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity! Each scenario presents students with a high-stakes, real-world dilemma that requires applying STEM principles in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Whether set in outer space, on the ocean floor, or in bustling cities, these challenges encourage innovative thinking and collaboration. What to Expect in Each Challenge: The Challenge: Clearly defined STEM-related problems that are rooted in real-world issues, requiring students to act as engineers, scientists, and problem solvers. Your Task: Detailed instructions outlining what students need to achieve, incorporating relevant STEM concepts in the process. Three Hints: Strategic hints designed to nudge students toward the right approach without giving away the answer. Solution/Answer: A clear and comprehensive solution that breaks down the problem-solving process step by step. Three Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to foster deeper discussion, encourage teamwork, and reflect on the STEM concepts applied. Extension Activity: Additional projects or explorations that take learning further, allowing students to simulate or expand on the concepts in the original challenge.

Unofficial STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades 1–2
Unofficial STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades 1–2

Author: Stephanie J. Morris

Publisher: Sky Pony

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781510741133

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Get ready for a brain-building STEM adventure! This colorfully-illustrated, video-game themed learning tool is focused on four critical domains for young, 21st century learners: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These content areas can be taught in isolation, but teaching them together (using diamond swords, zombies, creepers and redstone traps for added fun) allows for deeper understanding and authentic connections to the world where kids live and play. Children won’t need to be nagged to dive headfirst into this collection of over thirty S.T.E.M. challenges. Each lesson invites gamers to use the same kinds of creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills they enjoy using in their favorite video game. Stand back as they go beyond rote learning and enjoy having the freedom to take risks, form theories, and pose unique solutions to complex real-world problems. Whether they’re learning binary code, considering the laws of physics, or delving into architectural design, they’re finding new interests and building confidence in the classroom and beyond. Perfect for video-game-loving kids who want to learn STEM Includes hundreds of step-by-step, full-color photos to guide readers of all ages Helps encourage creativity and problem-solving skills This forward-thinking workbook challenges young Minecrafters to use their natural creativity and problem-solving skills to address real-world problems. Science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the pages of each colorfully-illustrated lesson. Whether it’s breaking codes, deciphering maps, designing buildings, or engineering a Redstone trap, first and second graders will discover new ways to stretch their brains, build their confidence, and satisfy their appetite for hands-on learning.

Critical Thinking Book For Kids: Think Like A Detective - STEM learning
Critical Thinking Book For Kids: Think Like A Detective - STEM learning

Author: Akshansh Sudha

Publisher: Akshansh Sudha

Published: 2023-05-05

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13:

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Critical Thinking Book For Kids:Think Like A Detective has been crafted as an enjoyable and captivating children's book, intended to inspire youthful intellects towards thoughtful problem-solving and imaginative critical thinking through STEM learning. What is STEM Learning? STEM (S - Science, T -Technology, E - Engineering, M - Mathematics) learning means that a young child symbolized as a delicate plant stem, should be provided with hands-on, practical learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This approach nurtures the child's growth, enabling the development of multiple fruitful branches stemming from diverse perspectives for future careers. Embark on an Interactive STEM LEARNING Journey: Discover, Learn, and Grow! This book emphasizes the following key aspects: 1. STEM Learning : Quality learning meets STEM learning adventures in this captivating children's book that sparks curiosity and interactive thinking. 2. Moral Lessons : With moral lessons woven into the storyline, young readers will engage in a journey of exploration and learn valuable values. 3. Teamwork And Collaboration : Promoting teamwork and collaboration, the book empowers young minds to think creatively and embrace challenges. 4. Parent and educator-approved: Parent and educator-approved, this beautifully illustrated book invites children to actively participate in their learning journey. A must-have addition to any child's library, it inspires curiosity, fosters a growth mindset, and celebrates the joy of learning.

The Adventures of Lillicorn in WooWoo Land
The Adventures of Lillicorn in WooWoo Land

Author: Lisa Moss and Dr. Thomas Bernard

Publisher: QuestFriendz

Published: 2020-07-06

Total Pages: 3

ISBN-13: 9082994003

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Inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM with The Adventures of Lillicorn in WooWoo Land, the first in a series of interactive STEM educational picture books for children 4 to 8 years old. Meet Lilli, a fearless little girl, who is intrigued by science, and loves to conceive new experiments and inventions. In her dreams at night, she transforms into Lillicorn, a superhero, and teams up with friends to travel to distant lands and figure out innovative solutions that save the day. The rhyming storybook is designed so that children can solve ten different STEM quests and earn collectable charm tokens (provided in the book). It’s an exciting way for children to learn fundamental STEM skills at an early age, as well as develop 21st-century learning skills (the 4Cs – critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication).

81 Fresh & Fun Critical-thinking Activities
81 Fresh & Fun Critical-thinking Activities

Author: Laurie Rozakis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780590375269

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Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing.

Brain Games Stem - Get Ready to Build
Brain Games Stem - Get Ready to Build

Author: Publications International Ltd.

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-18

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781645584391

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Encourage your child to explore STEM as they get ready to learn about building with these fun and colorful picture puzzles. Puzzlers practice STEM skills such as observation and critical thinking as they improve their text awareness, knowledge of letters and sounds, sight-word vocabulary, and other aspects of literacy. A range of puzzle types keep kids challenged and engaged, and offer something for everyone. The book includes experiments that encourage kids to apply their skills to the world around them. Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat. Answer key in the back. 128 pages.

Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids
Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids

Author: Dan Allbaugh

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781735770833

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Visually compelling puzzles and games engage children in purposeful problem solving and STEM skill development through grit building challenges. Over 150 developmentally appropriate activities are organized by subject and captivate a wide spectrum of learners. -Spatial Reasoning-Math Puzzles-Logic Problems-Word Games-Activities-Two-Player GamesEach section has a low floor but high ceiling as puzzles grow in difficulty, inspiring children through early success which motivates continued engagement. Beautifully illustrated characters from the 2021 Reader's Favorite gold medal winner for best children's animal book, The Gritty Little Lamb, deliver personality while also providing inspiration and encouragement in spirited rhyme as kids work through meaningful activities to build essential problem solving and critical thinking skills fundamental to all curriculum. Answers are provided in the back of the book and a certificate of achievement is included that can be presented upon completion. 13 pencil and paper two-player games facilitate the direct application of acquired skills and provide the foundation for continued fun and growth after the book is finished.Whether you are looking for activities to develop or entertain, Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids is unmatched. Comprehensive content is most appropriate for kids ages 6-10 but some puzzles and games are entertaining for older kids and adults making this book a great family value.Educational fun. Playful fun. Developmental fun. Engaging fun. Hard fun. Motivating fun. Enduring fun.Fun fun.

Word Problems and Critical Thinking with LEGO and Brainers Grades 2-3A Ages 7-9
Word Problems and Critical Thinking with LEGO and Brainers Grades 2-3A Ages 7-9

Author: Stem Mindset

Publisher: Stem Mindset, LLC

Published: 2018-06-09

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9781948737067

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STEM mindset: Math with Lego® and Brainers is a series of colorfully-illustrated, engaging, and fun math workbooks, that motivates students to gain confidence on all levels of math problem-solving; builds conceptual deeper understanding of math and geometry problems and creative and analytical thinking. Topics laid out in the national Common Core State Standards, enriched with step-by-step strategies implemented by Brainers, appeal to every student. The problems evolve and become more challenging through excitement, adventure, and Olympiad Math; sparking students' desire to learn, play, explore, and think. Real-life situations, together with algorithms, diagrams, and tables, help students smoothly and logically work their way to multi-step problems, fluency and strengthening in mental calculations skills, and test preparations. Brainers used in a comical way help students work independently, hold their interest, and present step-by-step solutions for any math problem or strategy. Each student will find his own way to success in math, geometry, science, and creating a STEM mindset.

The Power of Making Thinking Visible
The Power of Making Thinking Visible

Author: Ron Ritchhart

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-05-19

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1119626048

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The long-awaited follow-up to Making Thinking Visible, provides new thinking routines, original research, and unique global case studies Visible Thinking—a research-based approach developed at Harvard’s Project Zero – prompts and promotes students’ thinking. This approach has been shown to positively impact student engagement, learning, and development as thinkers. Visible Thinking involves using thinking routines, documentation, and effective questioning and listening techniques to enhance learning and collaboration in any learning environment. The Power of Making Thinking Visible explains how educators can effectively use thinking routines and other tools to engage and empower students as learners and transform classrooms into places of deep learning. Building on the success of the bestselling Making Thinking Visible, this highly-anticipated new book expands the work of the original by providing 18 new thinking routines based on new research and work with teachers and students around the world. Original content explains how to use thinking routines to maximum effect in the classroom, engage students exploration of big ideas, link thinking routines to formative assessment, and more. Providing new research, new global case studies, and new practices, this book: Focuses on the power that thinking routines can bring to learning Provides practical insights on using thinking routines to facilitate student engagement Highlights the most effective techniques for using thinking routines in the classroom Identifies the skillsets and mindsets needed to truly make thinking visible Features actionable classroom strategies that can be applied across grade levels and content areas Written by researchers from Harvard’s Project Zero, The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Using Routines to Engage and Empower Learners is an indispensable resource for K-12 educators and curriculum designers, higher education instructional designers and educators, and professional learning course developers.