103. Teaching Light & Breaking Misconceptions

Show Summary: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 Episodes99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist93. How Does Engineering Relate to Science?87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?Vivify STEM Blog PostsScientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?Engineering in the Science ClassroomCritical Issues of K-12 Engineering EducationVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsHeat Shield Space Exploration STEM ChallengeUltraviolet Solar Light Shelter STEM Challenge - K-5 or 5-8England Pinhole Camera STEM ChallengeOther STEM ResourcesUncoveringStudentIdeas.orgNSTA.org: Uncovering Student Ideas in Science SeriesVivify STEM Curriculum MapVivify STEM NewsletterTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE