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Break It Down

Participants will learn how breaking problems into smaller, manageable parts is key to computational thinking and building this skill.
Strategy: 
Developing STEM Practices & Mindset
Skill: 
Enabling Active STEM Learning
Situation: 
Training (large group)
Length: 
120 minutes
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You're a Computational Thinker

Participants will learn how they are computational thinkers, how these practices fit into other activities, and how to develop computational thinking practices with youth.
Strategy: 
Supporting Youth Development Through STEM
Skill: 
Developing a STEM Identity
Situation: 
Training (large group)
Length: 
120 minutes
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Prepping for Learning

Participants will experience a poorly facilitated STEM activity and develop a list of considerations to make when planning for STEM learning.
Strategy: 
Preparing for Success in STEM
Skill: 
Preparing STEM Learning Opportunities
Situation: 
Training (large group)
Length: 
60 minutes
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Using Models

Participants will demonstrate the importance of models when trying to answer questions and draw conclusions.
Strategy: 
Developing STEM Practices & Mindset
Skill: 
Modeling Science Practices
Situation: 
Training (large group)
Length: 
85 minutes
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Working Together

Participants will watch the Inspiring Youth in STEM Video-Based Learning Module and Conduct the Sink and Float activity to learn how roles can support youth to collaboratively build ideas and use materials.
Strategy: 
Supporting Youth Development Through STEM
Skill: 
Encouraging Collaborative STEM Work
Situation: 
Training (large group)
Length: 
60 minutes
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