108. A STEM Challenge with Earthquakes ft. Kristina Ohl

Show Summary: In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire speaks with Kristina Ohl who created a 5E STEM lesson on earthquakes, complete with a DIY shake table. She shares her experience conducting this activity in the classroom and some tips for doing it with your students. Kristina Ohl is a science teacher who strives to develop lessons that are engaging for all learners. She has taught as an outdoor educator and in many STEM roles from grades 3-8 and currently teaches middle school science. Her passion is improving access to quality STEM educational resources to positively impact the lives of all students. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her fiancé and her rescue dog, Finley.Links from the Show: Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 66. Eco-House Sustainable STEM with Kristina Ohl99. How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist18. What You Should Know About Failure71. How to Create a Relevant STEM ChallengeVivify STEM Blog Posts Teaching STEM Through A StoryThe Importance of FailureEngineering and the 5E Science ModelVivify STEM Lessons & Products Earthquake STEM lessonEngineering Design Classroom Posters for Bulletin BoardsThink Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry UnitOther STEM ResourcesOutdoor, experiential and environmental education - CYC-NetSTCMS™: Earth's Dynamic SystemsNew quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria - AP NewsEmail us your questions!THE STEM SPACE SHOW NOTESBECOME A STEM SPACE MEMBERTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE