144. Another Year of Smashing STEM

Show Summary:In this episode of the STEM Space, Claire and Natasha have reached the final day of the 2023-2024 school year! From 3D printed bridges to literally smashing STEM projects, the final days of Claire’s STEM class were dramatic but filled with memorable learning moments. Natasha also celebrates her recent Ph.D. defense and shares some ideas for a summer STEM camp.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 108. A STEM Challenge with Earthquakes ft. Kristina Ohl55: How to Teach STEM During Women's History Month122. How to Motivate Students (ft. Claire’s Nature Wall)90. We Launched a Weather Balloon57. How to Organize a STEM Summer CampVivify STEM Blog Posts 7 Activities Featuring Women in STEM History5 Life Science STEM Activities for ElementaryLaunching Weather BalloonsVivify STEM LessonsEarthquake 5E STEM ChallengeBridge Engineering STEM ChallengeBiomimicry STEM UnitWeather Balloon Project GuideFREE Scope & Sequence: Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8)Launchpad (K-5): Mission to Moon or Mission to MarsMiddle School (6-8): Mission to Moon or Mission to MarsSTEM ExplorersPollinator Hotel STEM ChallengeWeather STEM Hail Protection ChallengeSummer STEM Activity CalendarSummer Bucket List - FREE in The STEM Space Explorer Lesson LibraryOther STEM ResourcesCongratulate Natasha on her Ph.D. on the Vivify Facebook or Instagram!NPR: Meet The Geologists Mapping D.C. And All Of Its FaultsVivify TikTok: Claire’s STEM Classroom Tour (ft. the Nature Wall)TinkercadNASA Looks to Advance 3D Printing Construction Systems for the Moon and MarsVivify TikTok: Weather Balloon LaunchSphero RVR [Vivify STEM Amazon Affiliate Link}Sphero Global ChallengeFIRST® LEGO® LeagueVex RoboticsSpace Colony CompetitionTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK