Show Summary:

Can you survive a mission to space? We invite your elementary and middle school students to submit their designs for a colony on the Moon or Mars that can keep a crew alive and happy! With a blend of research, engineering, architecture, math, and science - this is an epic Stage 3 STEM challenge that only requires recycled materials to bring it to life! Claire and Natasha discuss the launch of the virtual Space Colony Competition plus how Claire’s planning is going for her STEM classes in grades K through 8!

Links from the Show:

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- Elementary (K-5)

- Middle School (6-8)

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Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle:

- Elementary (K-5)

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- Elementary (K-5)

- Middle School (5-9)

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Space Colony Competition by Cosmic Leap Foundation

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Vivify STEM Resource Recommendations

NASA: Growing Plants in Space

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