100. Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Lesson on Exploring Air Resistance

Show Summary: Welcome to episode 100 of The STEM Space! In celebration, Natasha and Claire rant about one of their favorite topics: why does science education always ignore aerodynamic drag? In this episode, Natasha shares a simple science inquiry lab on exploring whether all objects fall at the same rate, the results from her students, and then how they applied an understanding of gravity and drag to an engineering design challenge.Links from the Show: Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?92. Unpacking the NGSS ft. Molly Seward (K-4 Science Coach)Vivify STEM Blog Posts Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationEngineering in the Science ClassroomVivify STEM Lessons & Products STEM Drag Device Parachute ChallengeSTEM Balloon Rocket Design ChallengeStraw Rocket STEM ChallengeElementary (K-3)Upper Grades (4-10)Alphabet STEM - Activities for Letter D (includes drag device challenge; for PreK - 1st grade!)STEM Space LanderElementary (K-5)Upper Grades (5-10)Other STEM ResourcesThe STEM Space Quick TipsTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2023/100/celebrating-100-episodes-a-lesson-on-exploring-air-resistanceTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE