Abstract
This comparative study examines STEM activities from preschool to grade 4 in the United States and Türkiye using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) framework. Five activities from each country were selected based on national standards (NGSS in the U.S.; Ministry of National Education STEM Standards in Türkiye). Using qualitative content analysis, we examined how each activity reflects the stages of the EDP. The findings highlight ways to strengthen STEM education through design-based learning and offer teachers practical insights for integrating engineering design into early education.
Document Type
Brief
DOI
10.5703/1288284318501
Recommended Citation
Bilir, Cetin Kursat; Öçal, Mehmet Fatih; and Bilir, Esra Yilmaz, "Analysis of STEM Activities at Preschool and Primary School Levels in the USA's and Turkiye's Educational Reports Based on the Engineering Design Process" (2026). Indiana STEM Education Conference. 2.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/instemed/2026/briefs/2
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Analysis of STEM Activities at Preschool and Primary School Levels in the USA's and Turkiye's Educational Reports Based on the Engineering Design Process
This comparative study examines STEM activities from preschool to grade 4 in the United States and Türkiye using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) framework. Five activities from each country were selected based on national standards (NGSS in the U.S.; Ministry of National Education STEM Standards in Türkiye). Using qualitative content analysis, we examined how each activity reflects the stages of the EDP. The findings highlight ways to strengthen STEM education through design-based learning and offer teachers practical insights for integrating engineering design into early education.