Looking forward, which STEM skills will matter most for students? How do we move beyond memorization to fully engage students in science and engineering practices as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards? Enter "Learning by Making" (LbyM) - a year-long curriculum integrating coding and simple circuit-building into physical science classes. LbyM's browser-based platform allows students to code, control LED lights, and analyze sensor data around the theme of energy and matter. Rather than isolated pre-engineering courses, LbyM embeds crucial STEM skills within the curriculum, fostering students' confidence and teamwork as they gather local environmental data critical for our planet's future.
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