75. Space Colony Competition

Show Summary:Can you survive a mission to space? We invite your elementary and middle school students to submit their designs for a colony on the Moon or Mars that can keep a crew alive and happy! With a blend of research, engineering, architecture, math, and science - this is an epic Stage 3 STEM challenge that only requires recycled materials to bring it to life! Claire and Natasha discuss the launch of the virtual Space Colony Competition plus how Claire’s planning is going for her STEM classes in grades K through 8!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes71. How to Create a Relevant STEM Challenge65. How to Plan Your Year in STEM37. The Learning Potential of Space Club31. Reflections from a First Year STEM TeacherVivify STEM Blog PostsNot all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationRate Your STEM Lesson: What Stage is Your STEM Challenge?Go on a Mission to Mars! An inside look into Space Club’s Mission to MarsSub Plans for a STEM Classroom10 Tips for Managing a STEM ClassroomVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsSTEM Scope and Sequence - FREE!:- Elementary (K-5)- Middle School (6-8)STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming PowerSTEM Catapult Math & Engineering ActivitySpace STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle:- Elementary (K-5)- Middle School (6-8)Plants In Space STEM Challenge:- Elementary (K-5)- Middle School (5-9)Other STEM ResourcesSpace Colony Competition by Cosmic Leap FoundationVivify STEM Curriculum MapVivify STEM Resource RecommendationsNASA: Growing Plants in SpaceTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/75/space-colony-competitionTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK