43. How Do We Define Success In STEM?

Show Summary:Can you design a roller coaster? Is it the process or the product that matters? How do we define success in STEM, especially with all of the variables presented to us as teachers? In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha and Claire discuss all the learning curves the majority of us encounter when trying to map out a STEM curriculum, make sure all the proper standards apply, and discern whether our students are actually taking anything away from their STEM activities. Listen in and let us know what you think!Links from the Show:Space Club - FREE!Roller Coaster STEM Activity <from the Vivify store>Superhero Robotic Arm: STEM At Home Activity <from the Vivify blog>Rover STEM Engineering Design Challenge <from the Vivify store>Elementary (K-5) versionMiddle School (5-9) versionHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward <from the Vivify blog>Engineering Habits of Mind: Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning <from the Vivify blog>Debug an Object: Backpack <from the Vivify Instagram>Vivify STEM Curriculum MapReflections from a First Year STEM Teacher <from The STEM Space Podcast>Natasha’s ThesisTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestemspace/VIVIFY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vivifystemVIVIFY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vivifystemVIVIFY TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vivifystem