What if you could break a law of physics?

03/04/2025 5 min Temporada 2 Episodio 213

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What would happen if gravity took a day off? Or if Newton’s First Law simply … didn’t exist? In this mind-bending episode of STEM to Stern, co-hosts Chauntée and Dr. Jake Roark let curiosity run wild as they explore what the world might look like if we could suspend the laws of physics – just for a day.From Newton’s law of inertia to the terrifying consequences of losing gravity, they tackle hypothetical scenarios with humor, real science, and a few superhero tangents. Can breaking physics help us understand it better? And is it possible that we’re all secretly X-Men?This episode is a must-listen for STEM educators, curious learners, and anyone who loves science and imagination and asks, “What if?”🎧 Tune in to explore:What Newton’s First Law really controlsThe chaos of a world without frictionHow physics connects to everyday life and pop cultureWhy bananas and monkeys might just hold the secret to superpowersIf you enjoyed this episode, sign up here to receive updates when a new episode releases:  https://resources.stemeducationworks.com/podcast-sign-up Check out these past blogs, webinars, and free resources!Visit our website to discover more STEM resources for your classroom!STEM to Stern Reflection TemplateSTEM to Stern Classroom Discussion QuestionsThe STEMgineer’s Guide to Problem-Solving— Grades K-5— Grades 6-8— Grade 9-12Grants and Classroom FundingFree Lessons and WorksheetsStay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTubeSign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/