Exploring STEM through exciting television shows across the country

The Show Me State, from the home of Charles Lindbergh to today’s production of high-tech aircraft, Missouri is rich in the tradition of aviation. The future of STEM careers is also bright in pharmaceutical development and production, along with many other areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math that make STEM occupations some of the most in demand and highest paying careers in the state.

Missouri STEM Explorers – All Episodes

Functions and Benefits of Trees

Colonial GardensJoin Jayda abd Botanical Brian at Colonial Gardens to learn how trees grow, reproduce, and supply so many benefits to humans."LO.1.D.8.a Identify and contrast the structures of plants and animals that serve similar functions (e.g., taking in water and...

Statistics & Physics in Baseball

Kansas City MonarchsToday Jayda visits the Kansas City Monarchs to explore how math, physics and baseball go hand in hand."7.DSP.C - 7.DSP.C.5a - 7.DSP.C.5b Develop, use and evaluate probability models.Determine probabilities of simple events. Understand that the...

App Development

CodefiHow do farmers make the best use of water for best crops while conserving natural resources? There's an app for that! Today Claire visits Codefi to gather understanding about the purpose, development and use of apps."6‐8.IC.C.01 Compare tradeoffs associated with...

Problem Solving and Video Games

Maryville STEM StudioProblemn solving is the name of the game! Video games are not just fun, they're full of opportunities to learn and develop problem solving skills. Join us today at Maryville STEM Studio to explore some of the game elements that aid in problem...

Science of Video Games

Contender eSportsHow do I create my own game? Today McKenna STEM through video games at Contender eSports."6‐8.IC.C.01 Compare tradeoffs associated with computingtechnologies that have impacted people's activities, careers andlives when solving global problems using...

Coding

CodefyWhat is coding and how is it used in our apps and programs? Today Claire visits Codefy to investigate the world of coding.6‐8.AP.PD.03 Give proper attribution to code, media, etc. that is used in their programs.

Earth’s Place in Space

Science CityThe earth is just a tiny pary of our gigantic solar system. Join Jayda today at Science City to explore other planets and components of our solar system."6-8.ESS1.B Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system....

Eclipses & Black Holes

SE Missouri State UniversityWhat is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? What is a black hole and can we see them with a telescope? Join Claire at SE Missouri State University to see the first photos of a black hole and more.8.ESS1.A.1 Develop...

How TV Works

Kaufman BroadcastHow does video and sound travel from television stations to my electronic devices? Today Claire visits Kaufman Broadcast to learn How TV Works."Network, Communication & Organization6‐8.NI.NCO.01 Model the different ways that data is transferred...

Launching Rockets

Challenger Learning CenterToday Claire becomes a rocket scientist at Challenger Learning Center as she builds, launches and analyzes multiple rocket bodies and how they work.6-8.PS2.A.2 Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an...

Science & Animatronics

Discovery CenterTodday McKenna visits Discovery Center to learn about Animatronics and the care that keeps the dinosaurs moving and realistic.6-8.ETS1.A Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution,...

Space Exploration

Challenger Learning CenterSpace exploration is growing and involves more than a few astronauts. Today we learn about some of the missions of the past and what is ahead, from radioactive rocks to finding water and ice.ST.1.B.6-8 a.Identify the link between...

Glades and Conservation

Shoal Creek Conservation Education CenterVisit the only Chert Glade in the world with us today to learn about this desert type environment and its inhabitants."LS2 - Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics A. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems"

Growing plants Vertically and Rocket Launching

Discovery Place in SpringfieldUp! Up! Up! From growing plants in towers to building and launching rockets, today's science is totally up in the air."6-8.LS1.C Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration...

Swamps & Habitats

Cape Girardeau Nature CenterJoin Claire today to learn what types of vegetation and animals make swamps their habitats and the benefits they provide."LS2 - Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics A. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems"

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