Jack Casdorph shares the moment his third-grade teacher turned a 25-second compass experiment into a half-hour of dictated notes, destroying his interest in science. Now a mechanical engineer, Jack reveals his STEM Spectrum framework explaining why traditional education's theory-first approach fails, and how project-based learning can reignite curiosity in children.JOIN THE BRIDGE BUILDING COMPETITION! Enter Jack's Gingerbread Bridge Challenge by May 18, 2025! Build a bridge using food items, test its weight capacity, and submit your video. The best submissions will be featured in Jack's highlight video!https://www.cleanyourcraft.com/blog/creators-craft-challenge-1-gingerbread-bridgeTimestamp Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:31 Meet the Guests: Jack and Rachel01:21 The State of Science Education02:04 Personal Experiences with Science and Math03:51 Challenges in Teaching STEM06:32 The Spectrum of STEM Education10:32 Project-Based Learning: A Personal Story15:23 Project-Based Learning in the Classroom20:33 Balancing Traditional and Project-Based Learning23:11 Introducing Creator's Craft Crates30:14 Encouraging Creativity in Kids35:45 Bridge Building Competition Announcement41:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFeatured Resource:Gingerbread Bridge Challenge - Official Entry Page:

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Have We Been Teaching STEM Completely Backwards? The Case for Project-Based Learning