Thinking Like an Engineer: Lessons That Develop Habits of Mind and Thinking Skills for Young Engineers in Grade 4

Dailey, Debbie

ISBN 10: 161821828X / ISBN 13: 9781618218285

Editore: Prufrock Pr, 2019

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120 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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• Titolo: Thinking Like an Engineer: Lessons That Develop Habits of Mind and Thinking Skills for Young Engineers in Grade 4
• Editore: Prufrock Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 161821828X
• ISBN 13: 9781618218285
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Brand New
• Peso: 0,32 chilogrammi

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Riassunto

Thinking Like an Engineer focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to engineering. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Students will complete design challenges, visit with an engineer, and investigate real-world problems to plan feasible engineering solutions. Thinking Like an Engineer reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities.

Grade 4

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The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. Several major grants, including funding from the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, have provided significant support for the work of the Center.