Kids care about problems that are meaningful to them. 💡 🎧In this episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha is joined by Ki Karou to explore strategies to better engage students in math instruction. #STEM #STEMeducation #teachers #students #iTeachSTEM #math

Struggling to define what makes a lesson truly STEM? 🤔 Dive into our K-8 Engineering Education Framework & discover how to structure STEM learning with purpose! New to #STEM or refining your approach? We want to help you transform your classroom! 👉 www.vivifystem.com/blog/2025/wh... #blog #teacher

Do you know what a chemical engineer does? What about a biomedical engineer? This twist on the classic BINGO will expose students to exciting bioscience and related STEM careers. 🎯 www.vivifystem.com/new-products... #STEM #STEMeducation #teacher #game #BINGO #bioscience #engineering

What if PE and STEM joined forces for an epic learning experience? In the latest episode of The STEM Space, we chat with Naomi Hartl, Education Strategist at School Specialty, about the powerful connections between movement and #STEM concepts! 🎧 Listen now www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

Ready to take your classroom on one last paper airplane adventure? The Science Buddies Paper Airplanes Activity is a MUST! Discover how a few simple tweaks can turn ordinary folds into soaring success. Fold, fly, and fuel your curiosity today! www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activit...

Reimagine K–12 coding! Join Natasha as she chats with CodeMonkey CEO Jonathan Schor about turning computer science into a fun, game-based adventure that equips students with real-world skills. Tune in and spark your classroom innovation today! 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

Ever wonder if a well-folded paper airplane owes its success to the scientific method or the engineering design process? Dive into our blog post to see which approach can clarify lesson planning and help structure engaging, hands-on STEM classes. buff.ly/IZuiTEj

Paper airplanes done? Take flight with our Hoop Glider Challenge! Experiment, adjust, and see how tiny tweaks fuel big innovation. Launch your STEM adventure today! www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

HAPPY NATIONAL AIRPLANE DAY! ✈️ Did you know... paper airplanes aren’t just fun to make? They’re a launchpad into real STEM learning by demonstrating aerodynamics, air resistance, and iterative design! What's your best design?

Attention, future aerospace engineers - Monday is National Paper Airplane Day! Every aviation legend starts small! But can you build one that actually flies? Grab some paper and start folding! Who knows—today’s design might be the blueprint for tomorrow’s intergalactic lander.

Claire is back — and she’s taking us to the edge of space! Listen in as she shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching a weather balloon nearly 89,000 feet into the atmosphere! 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

SCIENCE TEACHERS! This one's for you! Struggling to bring engineering into your classroom? You’re not alone! Our blog post breaks down simple, effective ways to integrate engineering design into science lessons WITHOUT the overwhelm! www.vivifystem.com/blog/2022/en...

Catch the wind & change your world! 🌬️ Build your own windmill, test killer blade designs, and get inspired by William Kamkwamba’s story. Ready to #EngineerOurPlanet? Let’s innovate with #STEM! #WindEnergy 🌬️ www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

Here at Vivify STEM, our philosophy is all about bringing STEM to life and making it engaging, purposeful, and accessible for every classroom! Want to dive deeper into our approach? Head on over to our website! buff.ly/qgnCC4a

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Tech is changing the world. Who gets to be part of that change? 💻 In this episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha is joined by Dr. Jean Ryoo and Dr. Jane Margolis, authors of the graphic novel Power On! They dive into equity, access, and justice in tech. 🎧 #STEM #STEMeducation

Light up your curiosity! On International Day of Light, we’re celebrating how every spark of illumination inspires bold STEM discoveries. Join us in exploring how light transforms our world & ignites innovation. Learn more & get some awesome resources at spie.org/community-su...

Join Natasha as UCLA's Dr. Ryoo and Dr. Margolis redefine K–12 tech education. Discover how their work sparked Power On!—a graphic novel empowering students to challenge harmful tech and become creators. Tune in now! 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

Sun’s out—let the outdoor STEM adventures begin! Check out our blog featuring 7 sun-powered STEM activities - perfect for end-of-year fun & summer exploration! Design a UV shelter, build a solar oven, & more! On our blog at www.vivifystem.com/blog/2019/3/...

Our engaging Engineering Design Process posters have consistently been a trusted classroom ally - sparking creativity, fostering teamwork, and making complex steps easy to digest! Now FREE, turn every lesson into a hands-on adventure! Get yours today! 👩‍🏫 www.vivifystem.com/stemspace-ex...

Looking for fun ways to keep kids engaged this summer? We've got 10 simple STEM activities that will spark creativity and learning! Build recycled wind chimes, cook with the sun, & more! Check it out on the blog at www.vivifystem.com/blog/2021/5/...

Grab your coat 🧥 Put on your boots 🥾 We are taking the science classroom outside🌳 Check out the latest STEM Space podcast episode to hear Natasha and Dr. Erica Colón discuss the importance of bringing science education outdoors. #STEM #STEMeducation #teachers #students #iTeachSTEM #science

Summer is almost here! Give your students a gift that will encourage them to continue learning all summer exploring, creating, & discovering things about the world around them in a way that they (and teachers) love! Get your free printable at www.vivifystem.com/stemspace-ex...

Natasha sits down with Dr. Erica Colón, the visionary behind @NGS_Education—formerly known as Nitty Gritty Science—to explore the profound impact of science education. 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace... #science #simple #podcast #teachers

You got the kit! Now what? 🫣 We’ve got you covered with our Beginning with Blueprint lesson series! Students will rotate through stations, get hands-on with key components, and investigate how parts function and impact designs. bit.ly/3GIZQv7

Who gets to be a scientist, engineer, or innovator? The stereotypes in media & search results tell a narrow story—but STEM is for everyone! Break the mold & make #STEM pathways accessible to all students! Read more 👉 www.vivifystem.com/blog/2025/wh... #RepresentationMatters #STEMForAll

Where does math anxiety come from?📐➗ In the 180th episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha chats with Nichole Austion from The National Math and Science Initiative about the M in STEM. #STEM #STEMeducation #teachers #students #iTeachSTEM #theminstem #math #podcast

By popular demand, one of our FAVORITE STEM activities has now been completely revamped! Our Space Lander Challenge brings engineering & physical science together more than ever before! Available for both Elementary (3-5) Middle School (6-8) versions! 👩‍🚀 www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

STEM got your tongue tied? Our Summer STEM Calendar packs daily challenges—from testing the Tongue Map Theory (can you prove tastes have their own zones?) to Math Mondays, Outdoor Tuesdays, & more! Make your summer epic – have a blast every day!! www.vivifystem.com/blog/2015/7/...

Star Wars Day is May 4! Whether you are a Star Wars fan or not, the following activities are an exciting way to enhance STEM concepts and tie in the movies that have traversed the generations. Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you! www.vivifystem.com/blog/2019/4/... #StarWars #MayTheFourth

Unlock The Secret to Loving Math on The STEM Space! Nichole Austion, VP of Public Affairs at @nmsi.bsky.social & author of Miles and the Math Monsters, shares how math transforms into a trusty sidekick every day, helping kids build a positive math identity. 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

No matter your age, model rockets never fail to amaze! Want to launch rockets with your students but unsure where to start? Our 3-part blog series —based on years of experience launching 100s of model rockets—has everything you need! 🚀 Get started at www.vivifystem.com/blog/2018/6/...

Launch curiosity sky-high! Whether you're celebrating National Space Day or diving into physics, the Straw Rocket STEM Challenge is the ultimate hands-on adventure in forces, motion & engineering! Ready for takeoff? #STEMeducation #NationalSpaceDay 🚀 www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

1997: Lockheed Martin’s mission to ignite youngster's aerospace dreams began 2001: astronaut/U.S. Senator John Glenn names 1st Friday in May Space Day 📸: Student showcases Plants in Space at the science fair! Host your own with our blog - www.vivifystem.com/blog/2023/8/...

Today is National DNA Day! Learn more and find free DNA Activity Ideas at

Natasha chats with Cherelle McKnight of Illustrative Mathematics on all things math, including building a positive math identity, the systematic barriers in math education, and the challenges teachers face in the math classroom. 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

Are you ready to take your students on a fun and hands-on journey into the realm of genetics? Blend engineering principles with the tantalizing world of culinary delights with this delicious STEM lab! 🍎 www.vivifystem.com/blog/2023/en...

TODAY ONLY: ⚡50% off select resources & $1 deals still live. Score hands-on STEM fun and pick up our Launchpad Mission to Mars, NEXT National Park, and Oil Spill STEM lessons for less than a cup of coffee! ⏳ feelgoodteaching.com/stem-steals-2025

National DNA Day is April 25! Celebrate and engage students with a hands-on monster engineering challenge that helps them understand key genetics concepts like dominant and recessive traits! 🧬 www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

Teacher Talk 🍎: What tips do you have for exposing girls to STEM subjects early? Comment any STEM questions you have for Claire and Natasha to answer on The STEM Space Podcast! #STEM #STEMeducation #teachers #students #iTeachSTEM

At Vivify STEM, we firmly believe kids won't be what they don't see. The Smithsonian Science Education Center's "See Yourself in Science" is dedicated to ensuring all students are included in STEM opportunities & recognize themselves in STEM. 👩‍🔬 Learn more at smithsonianstc.com/see-yourself...

What are some ways to encourage our students to slow down, think critically, and build those problem-solving muscles? Tune in to hear us talk about it in episode 178 of The STEM Space Podcast - "Getting Kids to Think"! 🎧 www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace...

This Earth Day, we challenge you to join us in giving kids hands-on STEM challenges that allows them to plant, design, and rescue. Plus, a freebie at the end of this post for you and your kids to enjoy, too! 🌎 www.vivifystem.com/blog/2017/4/...

Are you looking for an Earth Day STEM hands-on project that is an engaging design challenge, allows students to learn how to do research, apply the engineering design process, AND connect to a real-world STEM career? Then this project is for you! 🐅 www.vivifystem.com/new-products...

Need a fun and hands-on Earth Day STEM activity? Challenge your students to an oil spill clean-up! Our students loved this activity, and we think yours will, too! 🌍 vivifystem.com/blog/2016/4/... #stemactivity #oilspill #life #stem #earthday #science #wildlife

Nature is the ultimate innovator! The Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge empowers middle & high school teams to use nature-inspired thinking to solve real-world problems. Explore, experiment, and design the future when you join the challenge at

Tune in as Natasha chats with Dr. Leah Hanes, CEO of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, a nonprofit transforming STEAM education through hands-on, student-driven learning! 🎧 Episode 177 of The STEM Space is on your fave app or online at www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace... #STEM #podcast #teacher

Are you a classroom teacher looking to keep the learning going over summer break or have you been asked to run a STEM summer camp and don’t know where to start? This post is for you! 😎 www.vivifystem.com/blog/2025/su... #summer #STEM #summercamp #teachers

Not all STEM is equal! Help guide educators and administrators in the implementation of curriculum and development of #STEM programs with our free, editable 3 Stages of STEM Professional Development slides! It's as easy as 1-2-3! 🖥️ Free in The STEM Space - www.vivifystem.com/stemspace-ex...

It’s both National Math Awareness Month AND Citizen Science Month! Whether you're using our Space Math to save the world or building a Bug Bot Explorer, we've got your STEM lessons ready to go! 👩‍🔬 Search our STEM Lessons at www.vivifystem.com/new-products #math #science #STEM #citizenscience