134. Are You Gifted?

Show Summary:Who is gifted and why does it matter? In this episode, Natasha and Claire reflect on their experiences of being rejected from an elementary gifted and talented program. They also discuss differences between motivation, exposure, and natural abilities and whether STEM education is only for those gifted students.We would love to get to know you in person and that opportunity is coming soon! Come hang out with us in Houston, TX on Saturday February 10th, 2024 for a Friends of Vivify lunch. Let us know if you plan to join us by submitting your information here and we will send you all the details. Hope to see you there!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 82. How to Rock It with Rockets73. Does STEM Track?Vivify STEM Blog Posts How to Launch Rockets blog postsThe Importance of FailureVivify STEM LessonsSTEM CatapultStraw Rocket STEM Challenge“There’s Space for You in STEM” Inspirational STEM Classroom PostersOther STEM ResourcesDepartment of Education: - Recognizing Gifted Students: A Practical Guide for Teachers (PDF)- Gifted Education and STEM: A Thematic Review (PDF)EduTopia: Identifying and Supporting Gifted ELLs Bring Space Club to your school!Invention ConventionAre STEM Students Creative Thinkers? - PMC - NCBISubmit a Quick Tip!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK