E47: Updates in STEM – Sparking real-world connections between K-12 and the Trades to foster early career passions

Warren Anderson and Spencer Wenzel from Westwind School Division, and Eric Mitchell, an automotive instructor from Lethbridge College, share how the STEM collaboration has evolved between Westwind School Division and the college.

The trio discuss their roles in the collab, and dive into detail on the resources they're developing – specifically the STEM kits that are helping to make learning sticky for students. These kits are categorized into three tiers, including demo kits, tool kits, and project kits, and they offer learners practical examples to help build deeper conceptual learning.

During the podcast, Warren, Spencer, Eric, and Donna (host) mention:

• STEM at Lethbridge College 
• Westwind School Division
• LITL-Pod E28: K-12 STEM Collaboration - Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences through the Trades 
• Centre for Trades at Lethbridge College  
• Wind Turbine Technician at Lethbridge College 
• Carpentry Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Welding Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Plumber Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Culinary Arts at Lethbridge College 
• Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Agriculture Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician at Lethbridge College 
• Electrician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge College 
• Oersted’s compass demonstration (2½ -minute video) 
• Ohm’s law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it and inversely proportional to the resistance. 
• Want to talk about STEM/STEAM? Have feedback on the kits or suggestions on more we should add to our STEM site? We want to hear from you! Send an email to stem@lethbridgecollege.ca