108. A STEM Challenge with Earthquakes ft. Kristina Ohl

4/28/2023

Show Summary:

In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire speaks with Kristina Ohl who created a 5E STEM lesson on earthquakes, complete with a DIY shake table. She shares her experience conducting this activity in the classroom and some tips for doing it with your students.

Kristina Ohl is a science teacher who strives to develop lessons that are engaging for all learners. She has taught as an outdoor educator and in many STEM roles from grades 3-8 and currently teaches middle school science. Her passion is improving access to quality STEM educational resources to positively impact the lives of all students. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her fiancé and her rescue dog, Finley.

Links from the Show:

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Vivify STEM Blog Posts

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Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

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• Engineering Design Classroom Posters for Bulletin Boards

• Think Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry Unit

Other STEM Resources

• Outdoor, experiential and environmental education - CYC-Net

• STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

• New quake brings fresh losses to residents of Turkey, Syria - AP News

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