90. We Launched a Weather Balloon

Show Summary:In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha and Claire recap their experience launching a high-altitude weather balloon! This epic project is an impactful way to incorporate real-world STEM into your classroom and takes your students on a wild adventure. Hear about the trials and successes of our latest weather balloon launch!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast EpisodesPrevious Weather Balloon Episodes:- 27. Launching A High Altitude Balloon- 30. Launching A High Altitude Balloon Part 279. The Impact of STEMVivify STEM Blog PostsLaunching Weather BalloonsHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardThe Importance of FailureVivify STEM Lessons & Products Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project GuideSTEM Career Classroom PostersTechnology Choice Board Bundle - STEM Careers, Field Trip, & Types of TechFREE! - Interview Questions to ask STEM ProfessionalsOther STEM ResourcesConference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)Article from Texas A&M: Aerospace engineering former students bring engineering to life for kids of all agesVivify STEM YouTube: How to Launch a Weather Balloon to the Edge of Space: STEM Project GuideAutomatic Packet Reporting System (APRS)Search for The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Affiliated ClubsAccuWeather: Here’s why meteorologists launch weather balloons every dayTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK