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Thankyouforjoiningusonthisexcitingjourney!TheSKOOL21STEMInnovatorsseriesis designednotonlytoignitecuriosityinstudentsbutalsotoempowerteacherstolead meaningful, hands-on STEM learning experiences. Through this series, you will guide young innovators as they explore, design, and solve real-world challenges using science,technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM).
BuildingonaStrongFoundation
EachleveloftheSKOOL21STEMseriesbuildsuponthepreviousone,creatingastrong continuum of learning — from simple machines to advanced 3D modeling. Students travel through key technological eras, from the Industrial Revolution to the innovations shaping our future. No matter their starting point, every learner will discovernewskillsanddeeperunderstandingalongtheway.
LearningbyDoing
At SKOOL21, we believe students learn best by doing. Each book comes with a comprehensive STEM kit, enabling students to build, test, and explore concepts through hands-on challenges. As a teacher, you will facilitate engaging projects where students actively create, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills — all whilehavingfun.
MakingaReal-WorldImpact
Every project is designed to connect learning to real-world issues, inspired by the SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).Throughthesechallenges,studentsseehow their ideas can contribute to solving problems like clean water access, renewable energy, and environmental conservation empowering them to envision a better world.
TeachingLikeaPro
The SKOOL21 STEM program aligns with international standards and best practices, ensuring that both teachers and students are developing the collaboration, innovation, and design thinking skills valued in today’s world. You’re not just supporting schoolwork — you’re preparing the next generation of thinkers, leaders, andchangemakers.
IntroductiontotheKit
TheEngineeringDesignProcess
The Engineering Design Process (EDP) is a systematic approach used by engineers and designers to solve problems and create innovative solutions. It provides a structured framework for developing new products, processes, or systems by following a series of well-defined steps. This process is not only applicable in engineering but is also widely used in various STEM disciplines to tacklechallengesanddevelopcreativesolutions. Forstudentsinfirstgradeandabove,the typicalEngineeringDesignProcessfollows multipleiterativesteps,including identifyingaproblem,researching, brainstorming,designing,prototyping, testing,andrefiningsolutions.However,for PreschoolandKindergartenlearners,this processhasbeenadaptedtothree essentialsteps:Plan,Do,andReview.This simplifiedversionensuresthatyoung learnerscanengagewithSTEMconcepts inadevelopmentallyappropriatemanner
1.Readthefirstquestionaloud Then,have learnerspointtoandsaythenameofeach number Asklearnerstosharewhytheythinkthe word“more”islistedafterthenumber Have learnerscountthepiecesontheirseconddesign andcircletheiranswer.
At SKOOL21, assessments are a tool for learning and growth not just grading. From Pre-K to Grade 12, we use assessments to guide students in building skills, confidence, and a love of STEM learning. We focus on feedback, reflection, and continuousimprovementtohelpeverystudentreachtheirfullpotential.
