WeDo 2.0 in Curriculum Experience overview The WeDo 2.0 projects are developed with science and engineering practices from the NGSS in mind. The “habits of mind,” as outlined in Engineering Habits of Mind (EHoM) and defined by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Research Council (NRC), are an important part of project-based learning. These practices represent NGSS’s expectations for students to learn scientific knowledge as well as the practical skills. The practices are not to be seen as separate, rather as an interconnected set of expectations for students. The habits of mind are found throughout the practices and standards for all grade levels.
The habits of mind are centered on the fact that science is about the attitudes, values, and skills that determine how people learn and acquire knowledge about the world. The crosscutting themes are also important, and teachers are encouraged to view NGSS documents for those themes as well as specific content area standards. According to both the NAE and NRC, there are six habits of mind that are essential for science and engineering growth: 1. Systems thinking 2. Creativity 3. Optimism 4. Collaboration 5. Communication 6.
Ethical considerations Both English Language Arts and Math Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are interwoven throughout the document and are used within the WeDo 2.0 curriculum. The WeDo 2.0 curriculum projects are built upon the habits of mind and interconnected throughout the practices and standards. ©2016 The LEGO Group. 13