Scientific Method VS Engineering Process


The Scientific Method VS    The Engineering Process      
                                                                   




















Visually you can see the difference between the steps within the scientific method and the Engineering process. Both serve as a way to figure out a way to experiment to find results or a solution. But they both have different ways of doing so. The scientific method is always what I was taught to use in school while being taught science. Now in 2018 we are beginning to see more of the engineering process in classrooms. Going the extra step to get kids involved by developing experiments, objects, and prototypes themselves is something that the engineering process provides. When comparing these factors to that of the scientific method you will see the major difference is the complete hands on experience where you are creating and conducting an experiment based on the product you build. In my eyes the scientific method is just a shortcut and truly limits the creativity a student can have while learning in science compared to the steps of the engineering process. 

Currently, the engineering process is proving to vamp student interaction with science with the use of STEM.
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Stem provides a strong learning base for teacher and students. Teachers get the opportunity to teach along side a curriculum that encourages facilitating students learning with hands on project/problem solving indivually and collaboratively. Students gain the opportunity to be creative on a more interactive but individualized level of experimenting. 



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