Table 2 STEM-ID critical components
Structural Components | ||
Structural—procedural component | Structural—educative component | |
 1. Course organized according to contextualized problem-based challenges. | 2. Utilization of curriculum materials including teachers’ edition, materials and supplies related to design challenges, challenge overviews, information on related math and science standards, instructions for preparing and utilizing technology (3D printers, LEGO Robotics, CAD software), digital Engineering Design Logs |  |
Interactional components | ||
Component area | Teachers | Students |
 Engineering design process | 3. Teacher facilitates student engagement in the engineering design process | 4. Students engage in the engineering design process |
 Math/science integration | 5. Teacher facilitates integration of math/science and engineering | 6. Students apply Math/Science content and skills |
 Advanced manufacturing technology | 7. Teacher facilitates utilization of advanced manufacturing technology | 8. Students use advanced manufacturing technology |
 Collaborative group work | 9. Teacher facilitates collaborative group work | 10. Students engage in collaborative group work |