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Appendix E: Youth Triads: Moderator's Guide
Pages 135-140

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... . • One-way mirror -- I have colleagues behind the mirror taking notes so that they do not disturb us.
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... • Have you ever taken a field trip or done a school project that you really enjoyed? Tell me about one good trip you took or project that you did.
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... HAVE EACH CHILD WRITE DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION. − What did you write?
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... • Some people describe engineers as being free to explore, and looking for better ideas, constantly learning new things, and they are never bored because there are always problems that need solving. Engineers are always being challenged and inspired to keep exploring.
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... What does it mean to have a direct effect on people's everyday lives? • Does engineering sound like something you would want to do?
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