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Wooden Planks: A Tool for Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Exploration

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Title: Wooden Planks: A Tool for Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Exploration
Language: English
Authors: Shaklee, Harriet, Demarest, Diane
Source: Journal of Extension. Apr 2019 57(2).
Availability: Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: STEM Education, Extension Education, Skill Development, Youth Programs, Teamwork, Adults, Manipulative Materials, Building Design, Hands on Science, Problem Solving, Planning
ISSN: 1077-5315
Abstract: Wooden planks are a tool for developing youth skills through science, technology, engineering, and math exploration. These are small planks that can be stacked to create complex structures as youths explore math and physical relationships in an applied context. Building with wooden planks also cultivates planning, reasoning, and team skills as youths design and build structures. We developed an event in which adult and youth teams competed to build structures from wooden planks. Our Building Challenge proved to be effective in cultivating youth-adult engagement and expanding Extension's reach to new audiences while also raising funds for youth programs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Access URL: https://joe.org/joe/2019april/pdf/JOE_v57_2tt8.pdf
Accession Number: EJ1215048
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Wooden planks are a tool for developing youth skills through science, technology, engineering, and math exploration. These are small planks that can be stacked to create complex structures as youths explore math and physical relationships in an applied context. Building with wooden planks also cultivates planning, reasoning, and team skills as youths design and build structures. We developed an event in which adult and youth teams competed to build structures from wooden planks. Our Building Challenge proved to be effective in cultivating youth-adult engagement and expanding Extension's reach to new audiences while also raising funds for youth programs.
ISSN:1077-5315