| Abstract Details (PID = P122) |
| Title: | Imagination to Innovation: Design Thinking for Young Learners (P122) |
| Description: | Design thinking is the intersection of engineering design and social and emotional learning. Today’s learners must be empathetic problem solvers capable of defining problems and designing appropriate and effective solutions to meet the needs of the user. In this session, participants will experience first-hand the creative problem solving process inherent within design thinking through NGSS aligned, literature-based scenarios appropriate for early childhood, elementary, and middle school students. After working through a literature-based problem, participants will analyze and compare their own models to those of others and work collaboratively to compose a science lesson that will engage young learners in the design thinking process. |
| Subject: | Science Literacy |
| Intended Audience: | Elementary (K-8) |
| Aligned with NGSS: | Yes |
| NGSS Level: | Any Level - Presentation applicable to attendees at any level of NGSS Experience. |
| Type of Presentation: | Hands-On - Attendees will be actively engaged, working in groups, etc. |
| Primary Presenter Detail |
| Presenter - 1 / Title: | Cassandra Armstrong, Curriculum & PD Specialist |
| School/Organization: | Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy |
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| Presenter - 2 / Title: | Lindsey Herlehy, Curriculum & PD Specialist |
| School/Organization: | Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy |
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| Schedule Details |
| Room: | 105 |
| Day: | Mon |
| Time: | 09:30 AM |
| Length: | 50 min |
| Room Setup: | Rounds-6 / 48 people
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