Listen "66. Eco-House Sustainable STEM with Kristina Ohl"
Episode Synopsis
Show Summary:Natasha chats with Kristina Ohl, a 6th-grade science teacher who decided to “re-create” one of her favorite activities, Vivify’s Mission to Mars Planning Game. She brought the real-world project back to Earth by having students plan and design an energy-efficient and eco-friendly house! She discusses her experience developing the lesson including consulting a sustainable building engineer and testing with elementary and middle school students. We also chat about effective teaching practices and how we cannot simply pour our knowledge into children’s brains - try as we might!Links from the Show:Previous Podcasts24. Craft Projects vs. STEM (featuring Kerry Tracy)29. Why Do We Teach Engineering in Schools?56. What Do Kids Need To Prepare For Engineering?Related Blog PostsDesign a Sustainable Eco-House STEM ProjectDesign a Mars Colony: STEM Project (Distance Learning)Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering LearningCritical Issues of K-12 Engineering EducationSTEM LessonsDesign a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project (Environmental Science 5E PBL)Mission to Mars: Middle School STEM Curriculum UnitMission to Moon Middle School STEM Curriculum UnitOther LinksEXPLOTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.om/thestemspace/2022/66/eco-house-stem-planning-game-with-kristina-ohlTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTER
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