STEM Educator Pod

Kate Sommerfield

Welcome to the STEM Educator Pod, your go-to hub for an engaging journey through primary STEM education! Whether you are pioneering a new whole school STEM program or implementing STEM as a primary classroom teacher, the podcast has plenty of innovative approaches, strategies, and hands-on experiences to explore.

  1. 11/28/2024

    #33 Top 8 Underrated Tools For The Primary STEM Classroom

    Sometimes the simplest tools and equipment can make the biggest difference in our classrooms. Check out today's episode to hear about some of my favourites! All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: Magnetic Clips Tape Measures Roll of Kraft Paper Power Cutter Zip Lock Bags Plastic Cutlery & Crockery A3 Document Wallets A3 Document Trays Electrical Power Boards Velcro Stickers & Tape If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    19 min

  2. 11/21/2024

    #32 Adding Authenticity To Primary STEM Units

    Struggling to improve STEM units without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, I share my go-to strategy: choosing one small focus to tackle at a time. This week, we're looking at authenticity—how small tweaks can make a big difference. Tune in for practical tips! All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: #6 Minecraft Education: A Beginner's Guide! If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    15 min

  3. 11/14/2024

    #31 The Power of Student Reflection: 5 Strategies To Improve STEM Designs

    A crucial part of the STEM design process is providing students with opportunities to test and improve their designs. However, to make this phase effective we need to equip students with the skills to do so. In this episode, we explore five strategies we can explicitly teach to our students to help them effectively reflect on and make improvements to their STEM designs. All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: Primary Years Design Thinking Process #11 Brick By Brick: Exploring Lego In Primary STEM Education If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    18 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    #30 5 Ways To Use Padlet In A Primary STEM Classroom

    Looking for seamless ways to integrate digital technology into your teaching and learning? Padlet is such a simple, but versatile tool! Today's episode explains five ways Padlet can be used...and that's just the tip of the iceberg! All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: https://padlet.com/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    16 min

  5. 10/31/2024

    #29 Unpacking the P-6 Design & Technologies Curriculum

    Design & Technologies is an important component of STEM Education, however the curriculum outcomes can sometimes sound more complicated than they are! Today's episode unpacks the Design & Technologies curriculum and you'll be surprised at how simple it is to integrate into your STEM program. All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: The STEM Pillars Primary Years Design Process If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    12 min

  6. 10/30/2024

    #28 How To Implement A Primary STEM 'Toolbox'

    STEM can be broken down into three key pillars - Knowledge, Tools & Skills. Today's episode outlines a simple way to ensure there is explicit instruction of a variety of tools in our program. Cue The 'Toolbox' ! Listen in for step by step instructions on how to get this initiative started in your classroom! All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: Ep #3 Navigating Design Thinking In Primary Education FREE Minecraft Education Scope & Sequence FREE Diagram Skills Progression If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    17 min

  7. 10/17/2024

    #27 Top 5 Student Friendly Animal Research Tools

    STEM units about animals are some of my favourites! But what should be a quick research session for our students, often turns into login issues and endless scrolling. In today’s episode, I’ll share six digital tools that make research easy and provide high-quality information for both you and your students. All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: Vic Field Guide App iNaturalist Seek Atlas of Living Australia SWIFFT Zoo Victoria Readers Wildscreen Ark BLOG POST: Best Animal Resources for Primary STEM If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠⁠Facebook Group ⁠⁠ sign up to the ⁠Email List⁠ or explore more free resources on the ⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    15 min

  8. 10/10/2024

    #26 Choosing The Right Primary STEM Framework

    It's important to have a consistent approach to how STEM is taught in each school! In this episode we discuss four key STEM frameworks, their pros and cons and how to select which one best suits your classroom and students. All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below: #3 Navigating Design Thinking In Primary Education Primary Years Design Thinking Process Blog Post: A Guide to Choosing the Right STEM Framework for Your Classroom If you enjoyed today’s episode, you can follow the podcast, join the ⁠Facebook Group ⁠ sign up to the Email List or explore more free resources on the ⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠⁠.

    31 min
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Welcome to the STEM Educator Pod, your go-to hub for an engaging journey through primary STEM education! Whether you are pioneering a new whole school STEM program or implementing STEM as a primary classroom teacher, the podcast has plenty of innovative approaches, strategies, and hands-on experiences to explore.

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  • Creator
    Kate Sommerfield
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
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    © Kate Sommerfield
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