86. A Parent's Perspective of STEM

Show Summary: In today's episode of The STEM Space, Natasha sits down with a special guest, Christy Hall. She joined Claire and Natasha recently in hosting a virtual Space competition called Space Teams, and we reflect on our experiences interviewing astronauts and space architects! Natasha talks with her about Claire, who is the STEM teacher for her two children! She gives an incredible perspective as a parent watching her kids discover STEM learning. We chat about weather balloons and animal habitats and what she believes has been the most valuable lesson her kids have learned from Claire. Enjoy!Links from the Show: Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 83. How to Engage Families with STEM81. Join a Virtual Space Mission [Space Teams]58. Are You Training Up Innovators?31. Reflections from a First Year STEM TeacherLaunching A High Altitude Balloon27. Launching A High Altitude Balloon30. Launching A High Altitude Balloon Part 2Vivify STEM Blog Posts 10 Easy STEM Career Classroom ActivitiesThe Importance of FailureHow to Launch a Weather Balloon: Ultimate STEM Challenge10 Amazing STEM Family Night ActivitiesVivify STEM Lessons & Products STEM CareersDigital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity Animal Habitat & Biomes STEMSTEM Scope and Sequence (Pacing Guide) - FREE!Elementary (K - 5th) Middle School (6th - 8th) Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project GuideSTEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions, Posters6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities (includes Space Docking activity)Other STEM Resources Space TeamsYouTube: Space Teams Greg Johnson Interview with Claire and ChristyHenry Ford Invention ConventionPitsco Education Family STEM Night Bundle (takes out all the guesswork!)THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/86/a-parents-perspective-of-stemTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK