45. The Best STEM Challenge Ever

12/11/2021 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 45

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Show Summary:Weather balloons, rockets, and space landers? Oh my! STEM has so many projects and products out there, it can be hard to narrow it down to not only what works, but what's fun and STILL educational for your students. From pizza-stealing aliens to homemade roller coaster projects taller than a third grader, tune in to learn about and become inspired by Natasha and Claire's favorite STEM challenges.Links from the Show:Vivify blog posts mentioned:- 10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities- How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward- Pipecleaner STEM ChallengePitsco Education Straw Rocket LauncherFood Truck Championship of Texas <from the Vivify Facebook page>Acronyms: STEM vs STEAM+ <from The STEM Space Podcast>Architect Wanira Magaloni Space Club Career Chat <from the Vivify STEM Space Club YouTube>Learn more about Space Club here! It’s FREE!Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)Vivify products mentioned <from the Vivify store>- Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)- Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project Guide- Roller Coaster STEM Challenge - Engineering Design (K-5)Moon/Mars Colony Project/Competition- Mission to the Moon: K-5 or 6-9- Mission to Mars: K-5 or 5-9Space Lander STEM Challenge: K-5 or 5-8THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES:https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2021/45-the-best-stem-challenge-everTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestemspace/VIVIFY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vivifystemVIVIFY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vivifystemVIVIFY TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vivifystem