85. How to Navigate Vivify STEM's Resources
Are you a STEM educator or parent looking for guidance and resources? Claire and Natasha walk you through the Vivify STEM website which is packed with tons of free resources including instructional videos, activities, and more. Want to plan a year-long STEM program? Read our curriculum map post. Need holiday STEM activities? Download for free from our resource library. We show you all these resources plus how to connect with STEM professionals, join Space Club, check out the latest in STEM websites and competitions, and more!
84. Show Me the Money for STEM
Have you been spending your own money on STEM supplies? We are here to help! In this episode, Natasha and Claire discuss ways to get money for your STEM program. Whether you are interested in writing grants or reaching out to potential donors, we are sharing all of our tips and tricks to get you funded.
83. How to Engage Families with STEM
Getting families involved with your school can be rewarding in many ways. Showcase your STEM program by hosting a STEM Family Night! Tune in as Claire shares her recent experience of hosting one and ways you can successfully get parents excited about STEM at your school too.
82. How to Rock it with Rockets
Have you used rockets in your classroom or program? They have the potential to launch your students into a love for STEM, but there can also be some misconceptions that need to be addressed. In this episode, Claire and Natasha are sharing their experiences and advice on how you can rock it with rockets!
81. Join a Virtual Space Mission
In this episode, Natasha talks with a group of aerospace engineering students from Texas A&M University. They are part of the team behind an amazing K-12 STEM program called Space Teams, a six-day virtual space mission for students 12 - 18. A new Space Teams mission is coming up in October, and we thought it would be fun to bring some of the team to share more about this program and their own personal journeys in STEM.
80. How Does Your Education Compare?
How do you feel about the education system where you live? In this episode, Natasha shares a project she completed comparing the education systems in different countries. Tune in to hear what is working and what isn’t in education around the world.