Developing  STEM competencies through  Inquiry Based Learning

4H Power of Wind Project3M Provided a Grant for a Multi State Power of Wind Project

Youth DISCOVER how Turbines generate electricity through HANDS –ON EXPERIENCE

Wind Power Expertise Needed…

The explosion of knowledge has made educators realize that they just can’t “know it all”; no one can…

Effective teaching models today assume the approach of the “guide on the side” rather than the “sage on the stage”.

Your job is not to “know it all” but rather to set up a good learning experience for kids.

TOOLS…

Challenge: Generate Electricity

Completed Nacelle…

STEM COMPENCIES

Ask QuestionsUse ToolsConstruct PredictTest Observe

Measure Record DataTroubleshoot Compare

ResultsOptimizeCommunicate

4H Power of Wind Training

Ames Iowa1/21/10Dr. Mike LindstromMike.r.lindstrom@gmail.com

Middelgrunden,Denmark

INQUIRY BASED LEARNINGInquiry Learning = Discovery!In inquiry-based learning, youth

build understanding through active exploration and questioning.

The key to Inquiry Learning:◦YOUTH seek answers to questions

rather than being given answers.◦ADULTS FACILITATE the learning

process and not simply disseminate knowledge.

So what do we tell them?Any safety-related information

(the “discovery method” is not the best way to learn safety)

To reflectTo try thingsTo talk to others (including

experts)Respond with a question when

possibleProvide hints if needed

Where the Power of Wind is being Taught