It’s so important to give students challenges that are…actually a challenge! Students may not be successful every time they attempt a STEM challenge, but that’s okay! The most important thing is to follow the engineering design process and learn from it, whether it be through failure or success.

To help you understand the differences between authentic and impostor STEM better, I’ve put together a handy PDF! Check it out below: 

Get authentic STEM challenges in this HUGE bundle of STEM activities:

Meredith

Meredith Anderson is a STEM education advocate and former homeschooling parent. A mechanical engineer by training with both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in mechanical engineering from RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), her passion is creating STEM educational resources for elementary through secondary students around the world.

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