The STEM Space

By Vivify STEM

Two engineers turned educators discuss resources, tips, and current events within the scope of STEM education.

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FAQs about The STEM Space:

How many episodes does The STEM Space have?

The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.

The STEM Space episodes:

December 22, 2023 132. The Focus of an Engineering Design Competition
Show Summary:
In this episode, Natasha shares her experience with a high school design competition. A design competition and any engineering design challenge should adequately relate to the real world of engineering while appropriately incorporating students’ prior knowledge. Claire and Natasha discuss how to approach this task and what steps can be taken to prepare students for true engineering.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
131. How to Scaffold Engineering Design in K-12
125. Constraints in a STEM Classroom
120. Prioritizing Prototypes & Assessing STEM
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
Engineering in the Science Classroom
Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?
Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
Vivify STEM Lessons
Design a Sustainable Eco-House (Environmental Science)
Design a Zoo! 5E STEM Project
Semester STEM Units:
- Mission to Moon
- Mission to Mars
Other STEM Resources
About Rube Goldberg
FIRST® LEGO® League
SA Smart Challenge
Email us your questions and more!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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24min
December 15, 2023 131. How to Scaffold Engineering Design in K-12
Show Summary:
In this episode, Natasha and Claire answer a listener's question about how to differentiate engineering design practices for each grade level. You will learn different approaches to preparing your students to become expert problem solvers by slowly introducing them to the engineering design process all while making it accessible and engaging for young minds.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
1. The 3 Stages of STEM
87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Sub Plans for a STEM Classroom
25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks!
Top 35 Amazing STEM Books for Kids
Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
STEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for Elementary
Vivify STEM Lessons
Building Bricks STEM Task Cards
Building Bricks: STEM Careers Task Cards
STEM Scope & Sequence (Pacing Guide) - FREE!!
- Elementary School (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the World
Design a Habitat STEM/STEAM Project Guide
- Mars
- Moon
Robot Hand STEM Activity
Other STEM Resources
The STEM Space Membership
Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK1. The 3 Stages of STEM
87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Sub Plans for a STEM Classroom
25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks!
Top 35 Amazing STEM Books for Kids
Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
STEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for Elementary
Vivify STEM Lessons
Building Bricks STEM Task Cards
Building Bricks STEM: STEM Careers
FREE - STEM Scope & Sequence (Pacing Guide) - K-5 or 6-8
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the World
Design a Habitat STEM/STEAM Project Guide: Mars or Moon
Robot Hand STEM Activity
Other STEM Resources
The STEM Space Membership
Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
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23min
December 08, 2023 130. Amazing K-12 Space Projects ft. Juan Nolasco
Show Summary:
In this episode, Natasha chats with a STEM teacher from Portugal, Juan Nolasco. We connected through Space Club, and after hearing about all the amazing space STEM projects he does with students, we invited him to join us on the podcast! He is an electrical engineer turned educator with over 18 years of teaching engineering and technology to middle and high school students. Juan was awarded the Space Teacher Excellence Certificate and the Teacher of the Year award. Listen in as we chat about his passion for space education, defining STEM in Portugal, and his advice for participating in NASA and European Space Agency projects like CanSat, MoonShot, and Mission X.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)
4. Why You Should Teach Space
84. Show Me the Money for STEM
125. Constraints in a STEM Classroom
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Teaching Space Inspires Youth
5 Steps to Get STEM Funding
Vivify STEM Lessons
Design a Moon Habitat STEM / STEAM Project Guide
Mission to Moon - Middle School Semester STEM Unit
Space Exploration STEM
Other STEM Resources
Juan Nolasco (LinkedIn)
STEM Space Club (Teacher Grants Available!)
European Space Agency links:
- CanSat
- Teacher Training Opportunities
- Training Like an Astronaut: Mission X
European Astro Pi Challenge
NASA Next Gen STEM For Educators
NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative
Email us your questions and more!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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15min
December 01, 2023 129. A Good & Bad Example of Phenomenon-Based Teaching
Show Summary:
Claire and Natasha delve into the topic of phenomenon-based science teaching as an engaging way to increase understanding of science concepts while improving science practices. However, we warn listeners that not all lessons labeled as phenomenon-based are equally effective! Natasha shares a simple but powerful lesson that starts with dropping cans of soda into water to enhance students' grasp of buoyancy and density concepts. On the flip side, we also critique a lesson on forces and motion that falls short, potentially reinforcing misconceptions and likely creating lots of confusion among students. Teaching science is hard, and writing curriculum for science teachers is equally difficult, so this is not meant to be a criticism towards a specific company but we want to support a more general conversation on how to promote effective science teaching!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
128. Preparing for the New Science Standards in Texas
121. The Importance of Clear Communication in Science
92. Unpacking the NGSS ft. Molly Seward (K-4 Science Coach)
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Engineering and the 5E Science Model
Teaching STEM Through A Story
Vivify STEM Lessons
Density/Buoyancy STEM:
- Ocean Study: 5E Science Unit (Sink/Float, Salinity, Ocean Layers)
- STEM Pirate Ship Engineering Challenge (K-5)
- STEM Sailboat Challenge (4-10)
Drag STEM:
- Alphabet STEM - Activities for Letter D (PreK - 1)
- STEM Drag Device Parachute Challenge (2-8)
Other STEM Resources
What is Phenomenon-Based Learning? by TechLearning
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers (CAST)
YouTube: SHARING HER PASSION | Tatiana Erukhimova Ph.D. (Texas A&M Physics Professor)
Argument-Driven Inquiry Science (A Good Example of Phenomenon-Based Learning!)
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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22min
November 24, 2023 128. Preparing for the New Science Standards in Texas
Show Summary:
Texas teachers - are you ready for the new science standards coming next year? This was the hot topic at the recent Texas-based Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers! Natasha shares her experiences attending the conferences and her thoughts on the similarities between these and the Next Generation Science Standards. Hint: they are both based on the same document, A Framework for K–12 Science Education, that promotes a three-dimensional approach to science teaching. Plus, we chat on how Vivify is working hard to align all our lessons to the new TEKS in time for next year!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
92. Unpacking the NGSS ft. Molly Seward (K-4 Science Coach)
93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
Engineering in the Science Classroom
The ABCs of Kindergarten STEM
Vivify STEM Lessons
Starter STEM Activities (includes Egg Drop Challenge)
Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity (A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge!)
Alphabet STEM Challenges Bundle - Kindergarten STEM Year-Long Curriculum
Other STEM Resources
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers (CAST)
Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)
Claire’s STEM Stations:
- Brain Flakes
- Keva Planks
- Magna-Tiles
- Zoob BuilderZ
- LEGO® Building Blocks
YouTube: SHARING HER PASSION | Tatiana Erukhimova Ph.D. (Texas A&M Physics Professor)
Vivify’s Story from Texas A&M: Aerospace engineering former students bring engineering to life for kids of all ages
Egg Drop Challenge
A Framework for K–12 Science Education (2012)
Vivify STEM Curriculum Map
Quick Tips
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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17min
November 17, 2023 127. Why You Should Teach About STEM Careers
Show Summary:
In this episode, Claire and Natasha emphasize the importance of introducing students to STEM careers at an early age. Learn how exposure to STEM fields can ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking skills in students, preparing them for the challenges of the future job market. The episode also highlights the significance of sharing the stories of famous scientists, showcasing how these role models can inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
55: How to Teach STEM During Women's History Month
98. Who is an Engineer?
117. Why Does Belonging Matter in STEM Education?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
The ABCs of Kindergarten STEM
STEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for Elementary
Teaching STEM Through A Story
How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward
Vivify STEM Lessons
Alphabet STEM Bundle (A-Z)
Try Letter A for FREE!
STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the World
Zip Line STEM Activity: Grades K-5 or 5-8
Tower STEM Challenges (includes cup tower challenge)
STEM Careers BINGO Game - Grades K-5 or 6-12
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Other STEM Resources
Instagram: The Wyndcroft School STEM
TedEd: The genius of Marie Curie - Shohini Ghose
Book: Incredible Stories of the World’s Most Ingenious Inventors (Amazon Affiliate link)
Hedy Lamarr
Five Fast Facts about Actress and Inventor Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr and the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Book: Full of Beans by Peggy Thomas (Amazon Affiliate link)
Email us your questions!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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24min
November 10, 2023 126. Star Parties & Thematic Classroom Attire
Show Summary:
In this episode, Natasha and Claire take you on a journey beyond the classroom as they delve into the magical world of hosting a Star Party for students! Join them as they explore how you can teach the wonders of the universe through telescopes at an exciting school-wide event. Learn how to ignite the sparks of curiosity in your classroom by also donning enchanting costumes that bring your educational content to life!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
124. Bones & STEM: Spooky Special Episode
52: How to Host a STEM Family Night
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities
Teaching STEM Through A Story
Vivify STEM Lessons
Explore the Universe: Science Astronomy Scavenger Hunt - FREE!
Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
All About Space Club
YouTube Playlist: STEM Career Chats
Bring Space Club to Your School!
Video: Space Club: Mission to Moon
Video: Space Club: Mission to Mars
Space Colony Competition by Vivify and the Cosmic Leap Foundation
Other STEM Resources
Fort Worth Astronomical Society: Star Parties
Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)
Vivify Instagram: Natasha Costume Reveal
Champions for Science
Raquel Nuno – Planetary scientist, science educator
Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
24min
November 03, 2023 125. Constraints in a STEM Classroom
Show Summary:
How much time do you have with students in your STEM classroom? In this episode, Natasha and Claire share the findings of Vivify’s national survey of over 600 STEM teachers including the average time for elementary and middle school STEM classes. Who do you think has the most time? Tune in for the results plus how time is just one constraint in trying to achieve our goals for students.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
26. Making Time for STEM (featuring Kerry Tracy)
84. Show Me the Money for STEM
57. How to Organize a STEM Summer Camp
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
STEM Explorers: Travel the World with STEM Activities for Elementary
How to Launch a Weather Balloon
5 Steps to Get STEM Funding
10 Tips for Managing a STEM Classroom
Vivify STEM Lessons
Solar Oven STEM Challenge
STEM Explorers: Elementary STEM Curriculum Around the World
- Chile Solar Car STEM Challenge
Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project Guide
Alphabet STEM Challenges Bundle - Kindergarten STEM Year-Long Curriculum
- Alphabet STEM - Activities for Letter A
Catapult STEM Challenge
STEM Space Lander
STEM Scope and Sequence - FREE!!
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
5E STEM Projects
- Design a Zoo! 5E STEM Project
Other STEM Resources
Frontiers in Education Conference
Email us your questions and more!
The STEM Space Membership (Yearly access to ALL Vivify Lessons!)
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
24min
October 25, 2023 124. Bones & STEM: Spooky Special Episode
Show Summary:
In this episode, Claire and Natasha chat all about bones in celebration of the spooky season of Halloween! From designing a prosthetic leg to a creepy science project involving a rat skeleton, join us for a spine-tingling episode!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
82. How to Rock It with Rockets
52: How to Host a STEM Family Night
120. Prioritizing Prototypes & Assessing STEM (student asks to bring a dead cat)
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
How to Launch Rockets
10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities
5 Spooky Halloween STEM Activities
Engineering and the 5E Science Model
Vivify STEM Lessons
Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion, Variables)
STEM Family Night Planning Guide
Prosthetic Leg Engineering Design STEM Challenge
Design a Zoo! 5E STEM Project (Animal Habitats)
Halloween STEM
- Spider Parachute
- Haunted House Paper Circuit
- Fall Pumpkin Catapult
- Candy Grabber
Other STEM Resources
Pitsco Education Kits
- Straw Rocket Launcher
- Family STEM Night Bundle
Vivify TikTok: Tour Claire’s STEM Classroom (including the Nature Wall)
Everything You Want to Know About Flesh-Eating Dermestid Beetles
Prosthesis facts for kids
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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30min
September 29, 2023 123. Solar Eclipse Partying and World Space Week
Show Summary:
Join us for an episode filled with celestial celebrations as we guide you through hosting a Solar Eclipse Party using ready-made kits and embracing World Space Week through space-themed STEM lessons. Learn how to safely witness a solar eclipse and our favorite space lessons including Rockets and rovers. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just looking for some educational fun, this podcast episode will inspire your cosmic curiosity!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
4. Why You Should Teach Space
83. How to Engage Families with STEM
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Solar Eclipse Party and Activities
Rocketry
Vivify STEM Lessons
Solar Eclipse Pinhole Projector STEM Challenge
STEM Family Night Planning Guide
**FREE Solar Eclipse Paper Circuit Activity
Claire’s Classroom: Favorite Vivify Space Lessons
-STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity
-Straw Rocket STEM Challenge
-Space Docking (included in Family Night)
-Space Rover STEM Engineering Design Challenge
-Ultraviolet Solar Light Shelter STEM Challenge
Eating in Space STEM Challenge: Design a Menu for an Astronaut!
Other STEM Resources
Future Eclipses | NASA
Vivify STEM Kits from Pitsco Education
Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses
Astreas - "Rocket Fuel in Your Pocket"
Quick Tips
Space Club
Bring Space Club to Your School!
Space Club Student Highlights: Space Club: Mission to Mars
Space Colony Competition
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
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