The STEM Space

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In this episode, Natasha and André discusses game-based learning and its immense potential in any classroom setting. They talk about the difference between gamification and game-based learning, tips for engaging all students, and a not-to-be-missed online summer workshop providing educators with the chance to earn professional development credit hours.

André Thomas returns for an engaging discussion that will be shared over 2 episodes! In the next episode, they will talk about AI so we thought it would be fun to have ChatGPT provide his bio:

Renowned as both a game-based learning expert and a professor at Texas A&M University, André Thomas boasts an illustrious career that originated in the dynamic world of the movie industry. From crafting captivating graphics for blockbuster hits like Men in Black, he transitioned to the realm of game development, lending his artistic prowess to renowned titles such as Madden NFL. Now, drawing from his rich experiences, André employs his expertise to create immersive educational games that masterfully teach subjects like calculus. Join us as we delve into his fascinating journey and uncover the transformative power of game-based learning in education.

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Texas A&M University LIVE Lab: Introduction to Game-Based Learning - GET 30% WITH CODE OMYM0G

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68. Game-Based Learning with André Thomas

79. The Impact of STEM

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The Importance of Failure

How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

Game-Based Learning (GBL) Resources

Five Reasons Why The Use Of Games In Education Is Cool (Article about Malta conference: Transform-ED: Education Through Gaming and AI)

Game Based Learning (YouTube)

A&M-developed calculus video game helps students pass, pursue STEM careers

Variant: Limits Educational Trailer (YouTube)

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TED Talk: The Effective Use of Game-Based Learning in Education

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Have you heard the song “Like a G6”? The G6 is in reference to one of the most exclusive private jets in the world, the Gulfstream G650. In this episode, Natasha sits down with one of the engineers at Gulfstream, Whitney Holt, to talk all about this airplane, her role in aircraft simulation, and her journey to being an aerospace engineer. All the questions come from elementary and middle school Space Club students as part of the monthly Space Club Career Chats series. We invite you to share the video found on Vivify’s YouTube Channel with your students.

Video of Career Chat with Whitney

Girls Engineer It Day

Gulfstream

G600 Iron Bird First Flight

Lego Mindstorm Ev3 Core Set

Space Club

Bring Space Club to Your School!

Space Colony Competition

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62. Life on Another Planet? Career Chat with an Astrobiologist!

64. Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!

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Top 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM

10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities

I Didn't Always Want to be an Engineer

The Importance of Failure

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School)

Digital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!

STEM Career Classroom Posters

The STEM Space: Quick Tips

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In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire speaks with Kristina Ohl who created a 5E STEM lesson on earthquakes, complete with a DIY shake table. She shares her experience conducting this activity in the classroom and some tips for doing it with your students.

Kristina Ohl is a science teacher who strives to develop lessons that are engaging for all learners. She has taught as an outdoor educator and in many STEM roles from grades 3-8 and currently teaches middle school science. Her passion is improving access to quality STEM educational resources to positively impact the lives of all students. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her fiancé and her rescue dog, Finley.

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66. Eco-House Sustainable STEM with Kristina Ohl

99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist

18. What You Should Know About Failure

71. How to Create a Relevant STEM Challenge

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Teaching STEM Through A Story

The Importance of Failure

Engineering and the 5E Science Model

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

Earthquake STEM lesson

Engineering Design Classroom Posters for Bulletin Boards

Think Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry Unit

Other STEM Resources

Outdoor, experiential and environmental education - CYC-Net

STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria - AP News

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In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha chats with Dr. Trudi Hoogenboom, a planetary scientist and teacher. She shares her journey in science and the exciting work of her students in searching for unidentified asteroids. She shares how you can be involved in this citizen science project plus some advice for Space Club teams participating in the upcoming Space Colony Competition. This is an audio recording of Space Club Career Chats. You are invited to share the video with your students!

Dr. Trudi Hoogenboom is a Planetary Scientist and Planetary Science teacher with a PhD in Geophysics from the University of Leeds located in England. Dr. Trudi has worked as a research scientist at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Arctic Planetary Science Institute. She co-authored the first topographic map of Io, a moon of Jupiter, and the first geological map of the massive asteroid 4 Vesta. Dr. Trudi joined Ad Astra/Astra Nova, a school founded by Elon Musk and Josh Dahn at SpaceX, teaching learners around the world to use astrophysical software to find main-belt asteroids, including AI detection of craters on the Moon, and glacier mapping on Mars. Her Astra Nova Asteroid Search Team students even located previously unidentified asteroids.

Links from the Show:

Lunar and Planetary Institute

The Arctic Planetary Science Institute

Astra Nova School

Pan-STARRS telescope (Hawaii)

Citizen Science: International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)

Astrometrica

All About Ganymede (NASA)

All About Space Club

Video: STEM Career Chats: Dr Trudi (Planetary Researcher & Educator)

Bring Space Club to Your School!

Video: Space Club: Mission to Moon

Space Colony Competition

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62. Life on Another Planet? Career Chat with an Astrobiologist!

64. Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!

70. Career Chat with a Satellite Program Manager

76. Career Chat with an Astronaut

96. Chat with a Chemist ft Dr. Danna Freedman

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Top 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM

10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities

I Didn't Always Want to be an Engineer

The Importance of Failure

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

Explore the Universe: Science Astronomy Scavenger Hunt - FREE!

STEM Careers

STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School)

Digital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!

STEM Career Classroom Posters

Subscribe to the free Vivify STEM Newsletter

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Why should engineering be in K-12? Has the movement to include engineering improved the state of education? What exactly are students learning in an engineering design challenge? In this episode, Natasha discusses her dissertation research that explores these questions. She also provides an overview of efforts to define engineering learning goals and provides strategies to meaningfully integrate engineering in a science classroom.

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74. Rate My STEM Lesson

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Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning

Rate Your STEM Lesson

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Space Lander STEM Challenge

Elementary School (K-5th)

Upper Grades (5th-10th)

Space Capsule Heat Shield 5E Engineering Challenge (MS-PS3-3)

Antarctica Shelter STEM Challenge

Other STEM Resources

A Framework for Quality K-12 Engineering Education: Research and Development - TJ Moore

ABET.org

Designing Engineering Experiences to Engage All Students - Christine M. Cunningham and Cathy P. Lachapelle

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From towers to coding, planning out STEM lessons can be overwhelming and confusing. In this episode, which is a rebroadcast of our very first STEM Space episode, Claire and Natasha present The 3 Stages of STEM. Think of it as a way to map out your STEM curriculum with intentional learning progressions!

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1. The 3 Stages of STEM (original broadcast)

65. How to Plan Your Year in STEM

78. Stage 3 STEM

91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)

99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education

I Didn't Always Want to be an Engineer

The ABCs of Kindergarten STEM

Teaching STEM Through A Story

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

Tower STEM Challenges: 5 Icebreaker Activities

Straw Rocket STEM Challenge - Grades K-3 or 4-10

Stage 1 STEM Activities - Develop STEM Foundations

Stage 2 STEM Activities - Apply to an Engineering Challenge

Stage 3 STEM Activities - Extend to an Open-Ended Engineering Problem

Other STEM Resources

Exploring STEM Like an Aerospace Engineer- Vivify STEM’s story

DoD STEM

Boeing Educational Resources

About Air Tractor

Vivify STEM Curriculum Map

Pitsco: Straw Rockets - Getting Started Package

The STEM Space Quick Tips

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Claire and Natasha are excited to share Vivify's new way to access free STEM resources and connect with them! Tune in to find out how you can become a member of the STEM Space and learn about some interesting results from a recent survey that includes 600 responses from STEM teachers across the country.

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56. What Do Kids Need To Prepare For Engineering?

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84. Show Me the Money for STEM

91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)

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

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STEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for Elementary

Bring Space Club to Your School!

Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education

Engineering in the Science Classroom

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STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the World

STEM Scope and Sequence (Pacing Guide)

Elementary School (K-5th)

Middle School (6th-8th)

STEM Space Lander Challenge

Elementary School (K-5th)

Upper Grades (5th-10th)

Other STEM Resources

Become a STEM Space Member!

Email us your questions!

STEM CON & Beyond: Virtual PD Conference for Teachers K-12

Vivify STEM Curriculum Map

NGSS Official Website

Common Core State Standards

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How do I see an apple? Can I still see an apple in a dark room? Students have so many misconceptions about light, and in this episode, Natasha and Claire share a simple but eye-opening activity that will change the way your students understand light. They also share their “virtual pen pal” idea that bridges preservice elementary teachers with a class of 4th grade STEM students.

Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes

99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist

93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?

87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?

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Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?

Engineering in the Science Classroom

Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering Education

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

Heat Shield Space Exploration STEM Challenge

Ultraviolet Solar Light Shelter STEM Challenge - K-5 or 5-8

England Pinhole Camera STEM Challenge

Other STEM Resources

UncoveringStudentIdeas.org

NSTA.org: Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Series

Vivify STEM Curriculum Map

Vivify STEM Newsletter

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Join Natasha as she dives into the world of storytelling, STEM education, and citizen science! She chats with award-winning filmmaker and founder of MakeWater, Ryan Beltrán, as he shares his own personal story and the inspiration that led to developing a nonprofit that inspires through environmental science, technology, tinkering, and storytelling. He also shares an exciting way to celebrate World Water Day through citizen science in your classroom!

Join the MakeWater Competition to win a kit! Post a water story on social media with the hashtag #makewaterstory for a chance to win one of 1,000 kits, classroom bundles, or a 3D printer! One grand prize winner will have their story turned into a short film!

About MakeWater: MakeWater’s mission is to empower students to make a difference by becoming citizen scientists and tackling water issues collaboratively. Through an innovative, STEAM-based, and environmentally-focused curriculum and competitions. MakeWater makes hands-on education accessible and inspires students to seek education and career paths that change the communities in which they live, study, and work. 

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79. The Impact of STEM

71. How to Create a Relevant STEM Challenge

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education

Engineering and the 5E Science Model

Teaching STEM Through A Story

Other STEM Resources

World Water Day

MakeWater

SA Smart Challenge

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Have you heard of ChatGPT, the AI-powered language model that's transforming education? In this podcast episode, Claire and I explore the use of ChatGPT in the classroom, discussing its potential to enhance teaching and learning. We share examples of how this technology can be used to provide personalized learning experiences, assist with grading and assessment, and foster critical thinking skills in students. We also address ethical considerations and offer practical tips for teachers looking to incorporate ChatGPT into their teaching practice. Whether you're an educator or simply interested in the latest developments in education technology, this episode is a must-listen.

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

35. Question Everything

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Engineering in the Science Classroom

Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?

Engineering and the 5E Science Model

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Intro to Coding: Communication STEM Activity

STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming Power

Other STEM Resources

ChatGPT

Apple Podcast: HIBT Lab! OpenAI: Sam Altman

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