Understanding the four forces of flight— Gravity, Lift, Thrust, and Drag .
This introductory piece is designed to transition students from passive learning to active problem-solving by defining STEM and launching their first design challenge. StkeHMM Lea1 mp4
To make "Lesson 1" more approachable, educators often use . By reading a book or watching a narrative video, students can identify a problem a character faces and use their STEM skills to "engineer" a solution for that character. Understanding the four forces of flight— Gravity, Lift,
A common first activity involves basic aerodynamics to demonstrate STEM in action. By reading a book or watching a narrative
Modern STEM education focuses on fostering Critical thinking , Communication , Collaboration , and Creativity .
A standard "Lesson 1" introduces the cycle of innovation that professional inventors use: What is the problem we are trying to solve?
Measuring the distance flown or the time spent in the air using timers or standard measurement tools. 4. Integrating Literacy (STEM through Stories)