Show Summary:

Texas teachers - are you ready for the new science standards coming next year? This was the hot topic at the recent Texas-based Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers! Natasha shares her experiences attending the conferences and her thoughts on the similarities between these and the Next Generation Science Standards. Hint: they are both based on the same document, A Framework for K–12 Science Education, that promotes a three-dimensional approach to science teaching. Plus, we chat on how Vivify is working hard to align all our lessons to the new TEKS in time for next year!

Links from the Show:

Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes

92. Unpacking the NGSS ft. Molly Seward (K-4 Science Coach)

93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning

Engineering in the Science Classroom

The ABCs of Kindergarten STEM

Vivify STEM Lessons

Starter STEM Activities (includes Egg Drop Challenge)

Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity (A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge!)

Alphabet STEM Challenges Bundle - Kindergarten STEM Year-Long Curriculum

Other STEM Resources

Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers (CAST)

Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)

Claire’s STEM Stations:

- Brain Flakes

- Keva Planks

- Magna-Tiles

- Zoob BuilderZ

- LEGO® Building Blocks

YouTube: SHARING HER PASSION | Tatiana Erukhimova Ph.D. (Texas A&M Physics Professor)

Vivify’s Story from Texas A&M: Aerospace engineering former students bring engineering to life for kids of all ages

Egg Drop Challenge

A Framework for K–12 Science Education (2012)

Vivify STEM Curriculum Map

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