STEM Educator Pod

The first lessons of a new unit of work can sometimes be the most important! It is our opportunity as teachers to capture students' attention and get them excited about the learning ahead.

Today's episode explores five simple strategies for planning successful lessons during the provocation phase of STEM units.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

Navigating Design Thinking In Primary Education

Blog Post: Stop Motion Fun In the Primary STEM Classroom

Interacty

More strategies and resources available at the STEM Educator Hub website and Facebook Group.

End of term can be be a busy time, but today's episode explore some simple things you can do to make your life a whole lot easier! I promise your future self will thank you!

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

End of Term Checklist

The Transformative Power of 'Working Walls' In A STEM Classroom

Primary Years Design Thinking Framework

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There are just so many resources out there for STEM and so little time to explore them! I've spent some time checking out Google Labs and Experiments with Google, and they have so much to offer.

Today's episodes shares what Google Labs is all about and some of it's specific tools that can be implemented in the classroom.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

Google Labs

Experiments with Google

Pollinator Pathmaker

8000ers Mountain Modelisations

Scroobly

Bird Sound AI Experiment

Calling In Our Corals

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STEM Expos are a great way to engage the community and showcase what your school's STEM program is all about!

Today's episode gives you five key tips to hosting a successful expo at your school.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode today are below:

Blog Post: Your Guide To Hosting A Primary STEM Expo

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Looking to invest in some robots, but not sure where to start? With so many options out there it's important to choose devices that are going to suit your student's needs.

Today's episode explores four of the best suited robots for our youngest learners: Kubo, Ozobot, Sphero Indi and M Tiny. A condensed pros and cons list can also be found here.

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Robotics can be a really valuable addition to primary STEM programs, however we need to be clear on its purpose.

Today's episode explores the role of robotics in primary STEM and some specific strategies to introduce it to our youngest learners!

Check out the CPA model discussed in the episode HERE.

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There are some pretty incredible digital tools out there that can be used to amplify your STEM program. However, sometimes it’s challenging to find the time to investigate them!

Today’s episode shares five digital resources that are FREE and can be seamlessly implemented in your STEM programs straight away. 

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

Google Lens

Gardening Australia Junior

Field Guide App

Chwazi Finger Chooser

Google Labs

STEM Educator Hub FREEBIES

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Rubrics are such an amazing tool in a STEM classroom. They are well suited to the project style of learning and provide clear outcomes for students!

This episode explores why rubrics are such a valuable addition to any STEM program, as well as clear steps to creating your own rubric.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

FREE Downloadable Rubric Framework

Solo Taxonomy Article

#9 Effective Assessment Methods in Primary STEM Education

Visit the ⁠ ⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠ ⁠or email Kate directly at ⁠[email protected] for more helpful STEM resources.

The STEM classroom environment plays a crucial role in student learning, however setting up the space so it works for you and your students' needs can be challenging!

Whether you're working with limited space or have the opportunity to invest in new equipment, today's episode is all about practical tips that will help you make the most of your primary STEM classroom.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

⁠Blog Post: Space & Resource Management in Primary STEM Classroom⁠

⁠Gratnells Storage Solutions⁠

⁠Kneeling Tables⁠

Working Wall ⁠Blog Post⁠ & ⁠Podcast Episode⁠

Visit the ⁠ ⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠ ⁠or email Kate directly at ⁠[email protected] for more helpful STEM resources.

Diagrams are such a versatile tool in the STEM classroom and it's our job as STEM teachers to build student's capacity to create them to a high quality level!

This episode unpacks specific skills for explicit instruction at each year level so that diagrams can become a useful tool for your STEM classroom.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

From Scribbles to Precision: Nurturing Diagram Skills in STEM Blog Post

FREE Downloadable Diagram P-6 Progression & I Can Statements

Integrated Pillar Approach Framework

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