48. What Is In Our Air?

from The STEM Space · host Vivify STEM

Show Summary:“WHAT ARE THOSE?!”Pictured are two real pig lungs that were part of a scientific inquiry activity on air pollution! On this episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha and Claire take a deep dive into an authentic inquiry experience that involves using air sensors to measure sources of air pollution in your local area, playing a “Mystery Town” game to discover air pollution around the world, and using a gross demonstration to highlight the impacts of air pollution on human health.The episode describes a curriculum developed through Natasha’s work with CARTEEH at Texas A&M University. Click here to request access to the FREE Air Pollution Curriculum and Science Kit!Links from the Show:42. How Do You Chew? <The STEM Space Podcast>Nasco-Guard, Preserved BioQuest® Inflatable Lungs Comparison KitSTEM Balloon Rocket Design Challenge Teach Engineering’s “I Breathe WHAT?” Activity that failed for NatashaHow to make SMOG experiment! (Make smog in a jar) 47. What Maps Have To Do With Creativity <The STEM Space Podcast>This Is Your Brain On Drugs Ad, explained (Most Famous Anti-Drug Ad)The Pig Lungs in Action! <from Vivify’s Instagram>THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES:https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2021/48-what-is-in-our-airTHE 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

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“WHAT ARE THOSE?” you’re probably asking as you view the image. As Natasha explains in this podcast, those, dear listeners, are pig lungs! On this episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha and Claire dive deep into air quality and, quite simply, how to get your students to ask questions. Whether it’s a failed STEM activity Natasha found online and attempted or showing students the (simulated) effects of smoking, tune in to hear all about how Natasha got a group of 6th graders to examine the world from a slightly broader angle and how to bring this slightly gross yet cool experience to your classroom.