Listen "99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist"
Episode Synopsis
Show Summary:Claire and Natasha discuss simple lessons to help your students develop scientific thinking and better understand how science works. From trying to guess a mystery object to using creativity to design their own investigations, Natasha shares some activities from her own classroom that build confidence in her students and create a classroom environment driven by inquiry.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?76. Career Chat with an Astronaut64. Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!Vivify STEM Blog Posts Go on a Mission to Mars! An inside look into Space Club’s Mission to MarsMust Haves for a STEM LabScientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?Vivify STEM Lessons & Products Design a Mars Colony: STEM / STEAM Project GuideMission to Mars: K-5 or 6-8Other STEM ResourcesPedagogical Strategies and PracticesVivify YouTube: Mission to Mars Student HighlightsFun Space Videos:Alka-Seltzer in Space7 Minutes of Terror: The Challenges of Getting to Mars Karen Nyberg Shows How You Wash Hair in SpaceTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES:https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2023/99/how-to-teach-kids-to-think-like-a-scientistTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE
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