143. Unusual Donations to a STEM Class

Show Summary:On this episode of The STEM Space, Claire has just returned from a field trip with her STEM students to NASA's Johnson Space Center. She shares stories of meeting an astronaut, origins of ice cream in space, and an amazing tour led by a NASA mission control engineer! While she was away, Natasha hosted the 10th annual Space Colony Competition, where teams from across the globe showcased innovative designs using recycled materials. Speaking of materials, they discuss the most unusual donations parents have contributed to a STEM classroom.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes64. Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!Vivify STEM Blog PostsAstronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEMVivify STEM LessonsAstronaut Training: 4 Cs of STEMSTEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon (K-5 and 6-8 versions) or Mission to Mars (K-5 and 6-8 versions)Summer STEM Calendar ActivityOther STEM ResourcesNASA Astronaut Ken Cameron (NASA PDF)GoosechaseSaturn V at George W.S. Abbey Rocket ParkVivify STEM YouTube - Career Chat: Patrick Ream (NASA)NASA Artemis MissionSpace Colony CompetitionQuick TipsTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK