105. Explaining the 3 Stages of STEM

Show Summary:

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!

Links from the Show:

Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes

• 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

  • K-3rd

  • 4th-10th

• Stage 1: Icebreakers and Team-Building

• Stage 2: Engineering Challenges

• Stage 3: Design Projects

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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