Show Summary:
How do I see an apple? Can I still see an apple in a dark room? Students have so many misconceptions about light, and in this episode, we share a simple but eye-opening activity that will change the way your students understand light. Claire and Natasha also share our “virtual pen pal” idea that bridges preservice elementary teachers with a class of 4th grade STEM students.
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
How to Teach Kids to Think Like a Scientist
How Does Engineering Relate to Science?
How is STEM More Than a Problem?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?
Engineering in the Science Classroom
Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering Education
Vivify STEM Lessons & Products
Heat Shield Space Exploration STEM Challenge
Ultraviolet Solar Light Shelter STEM Challenge
Elementary (K-5th)
Middle School (5th-8th)
England Pinhole Camera STEM Challenge
Other STEM Resources
UncoveringStudentIdeas.org
NSTA.org: Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Series
Vivify STEM Curriculum Map
Vivify STEM Newsletter - provides access to FREE Resource Library!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
VIVIFY YOUTUBE