Show Summary:

Can you design a roller coaster? Is it the process or the product that matters? How do we define success in STEM, especially with all of the variables presented to us as teachers? In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha and Claire discuss all the learning curves the majority of us encounter when trying to map out a STEM curriculum, make sure all the proper standards apply, and discern whether our students are actually taking anything away from their STEM activities. Listen in and let us know what you think!

Links from the Show:

Space Club - FREE!

Roller Coaster STEM Activity

Superhero Robotic Arm: STEM At Home Activity

Rover STEM Engineering Design Challenge

Elementary (K-5) version

Middle School (5-9) version

How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

Engineering Habits of Mind: Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning

Debug an Object: Backpack

Vivify STEM Curriculum Map

Reflections from a First Year STEM Teacher

Natasha’s Thesis

THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES

THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestemspace/

VIVIFY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vivifystem

VIVIFY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vivifystem

VIVIFY TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vivifystem