45. The Best STEM Challenge Ever

45. The Best STEM Challenge Ever

11/12/2021

Show Summary:

Weather balloons, rockets, and space landers? Oh my! STEM has so many projects and products out there, it can be hard to narrow it down to not only what works, but what's fun and STILL educational for your students. From pizza-stealing aliens to homemade roller coaster projects taller than a third grader, tune in to learn about and become inspired by Natasha and Claire's favorite STEM challenges.

Links from the Show:

• Vivify blog posts mentioned:

  • 10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities

  • How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

  • Pipecleaner STEM Challenge

• Pitsco Education Straw Rocket Launcher

• Food Truck Championship of Texas <from the Vivify Facebook page>

• Acronyms: STEM vs STEAM+ <from The STEM Space Podcast>

• Architect Wanira Magaloni Space Club Career Chat <from the Vivify STEM Space Club YouTube>

  • Learn more about Space Club here!

• Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)

• Vivify products mentioned <from the Vivify TpT store>

  • Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)

  • Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project Guide <ft. links to blog posts about Natasha’s experience>

  • Roller Coaster STEM Challenge - Engineering Design (K-5)

  • Moon/Mars Colony Project/Competition

    • Mission to the Moon

      • Elementary Version (K-6)

      • Middle School Version (6-10)

    • Mission to Mars

      • Elementary Version (PreK-5)

      • Middle School Version (5-9)

  • Space Lander STEM Challenge

    • Elementary Version (K-5)

    • Middle School Version (5-10)

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