90. We Launched a Weather Balloon

11/18/2022

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 Episodes

• Previous Weather Balloon Episodes:

  • 27. Launching A High Altitude Balloon

  • 30. Launching A High Altitude Balloon Part 2

• 79. The Impact of STEM

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

• Launching Weather Balloons

• Failure

  • How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward

  • The Importance of Failure

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

• Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project Guide

• STEM Career Classroom Posters

• Digital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!

• Interview Questions to ask STEM Professionals - FREE!

Other STEM Resources

• Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)

• Article from Texas A&M: Aerospace engineering former students bring engineering to life for kids of all ages

• Vivify STEM YouTube: How to Launch a Weather Balloon to the Edge of Space: STEM Project Guide

• Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS)

• Search for The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Affiliated Clubs

• AccuWeather: Here’s why meteorologists launch weather balloons every day

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