Show Summary:

This week, we respond to an email from Robert, a STEM teacher, who told us, “I have been a teacher for 11 years, and this is my second as our school's STEM teacher. I am STRUGGLING with teams working together. So much arguing, fighting, crying…I need all the teamwork advice I can get!” How do you facilitate good teamwork in your classroom? Join us as we discuss all things teamwork plus a creativity bellringer that Claire tried with her PreK - 7th grade students. The difference in responses was incredible and eye opening!

Links from the Show:

Claire’s “What is this?” black square in action!

Invention Convention Worldwide

Marshmallow Challenge

Previous podcast episodes mentioned:

44. How Do You Manage Your STEM Classroom?

51. How Do You Get Every Student to Speak?

Vivify Blog posts mentioned:

Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education

How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

Space Docking challenge: The Best 3 Back to School STEM Icebreakers

From the Vivify Store:

Stage 1 STEM:

Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities

Intro to Coding: Communication STEM Activity (Robonaut Challenge)

Stage 2 STEM:

STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)

STEM Drag Device Parachute Challenge (Digital & Printed STEM Journals)

Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion, Variables)

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