Dear Rowaa,

Thank you for sharing your reflection on the “Eggstronaut Mission” video — your enthusiasm and clarity really stood out.
I loved how clearly you explained the resource’s relevance and how it connects to your teaching context. Your breakdown of how the video simplifies the Engineering Design Process (EDP) through story and visuals…Read More

Resource I Chose: Engineering Design Process Wheel – Visual Diagram

Short Description:
This is a bright, colorful diagram that breaks down the Engineering Design Process into five simple steps: Ask, Imagine, Design, Evaluate, and Explain. Each step comes with a little question to nudge learners along. The wheel shape is awesome because it s…Read More

Dear Aya,

Thank you for your thoughtful input on the “Producing Beats” lesson.
You did a great job identifying the inquiry processes and creating a clear set of essential questions using the question design tool.

Enduring Understanding
Your statement about the big idea is well-written and captures the heart of the lesson.
You explained cle…Read More

I chose ” Textured Fireworks” lesson plan

Lesson Analysis by Inquiry Phases

Tuning In
the lesson starts by: Discuss experiences students have had with fireworks displays… What makes the colors? How do they create the designs?
This part’s all about sparking the curiosity and tapping into what learners already know.
It gets learners won…Read More

Thank you, Ms. Caroline, for sharing this example.

It’s very similar to how I see STEAM learning.
I also believe that creative thinking is important in all subjects, not just art. Like your tessellation activity, I like to mix subjects so students can see how ideas connect.

We both ask students to explain their work and think about their l…Read More

Key Skills and Habits of Mind Essential for a True STEAM Environment:
• Curiosity and questioning
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication
• Perseverance and resilience
• Reflection and metacognition
• Making connections across disciplines
• Observational skills
• Empathy and perspective-taking…Read More