Exploring STEM through exciting television shows across the country
Missouri STEM Explorers – All Episodes
3D Printing
Discovery Place in SpringfieldToday we learn about the materials and processes of 3D printing and how it benefits us today."6‐8.IC.C.01 Compare tradeoffs associated with computing technologies that have impacted people's activities, careers and lives when solving...
Math and Compound Interest
Edward JonesHow can $100 today become $101 tomorrow and $1000 next year? Today we learn about interest and how to project the probability of growth.Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability Find probabilities of compound events using organized lists, tables, tree...
Advanced Manufacturing
Crowder CollegeToday manufacturing is based on technology and engineering and will continue to be more so in the future. Join us today at Crowder College to discover some of the skills needed to help build the future of manufacturing.ST.1.A.6-8 a. Explain how...
Technology and Art
E.S. Schubert StudioWhat happens when you apply technology and art? Some very fascinating technics! Join us at Sculpture Studios to try some new and interesting applications in art design.6-8.ETS1.A Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with...
Science of Construction
Brassfield & GorrieFrom the foundation to the roof, science is vital to the production of materials used in buildings. Join Mitch today as he learns more about how necessary science is to the building industry.6-8.PS1.A.3 Gather, analyze, and present information to...
Architecture and Design
Frank Lloyd Wright HouseThe Geometry and Symmetry of Frank Lloyd Wright's architechural designs inspire in so many ways, from the math of how it works to the almost sci-fi feel of some of his designs. Join us today to be inspired to create your own architechural...
Physical Reactions and Chemical Reactions
Science CityWhat is the difference between a physical reaction and a chemical reaction? Join us today at Science City to find out and to see some explosive demonstrations.6-8.PS1.A.2 Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the...
Programmable Technology
Ellison TechnologyTechnology does more today than ever before and will continue to more as we move into the future. Today we learn about some of the programmable technology that creates instrumental pieces to our every day lives and how robots help perform tasks that...
Cars and Trains Technology
National TransportationHow have engines progressed from muscle-powered to steam/gas powered to electric-powered? It helps to understand the evolution of engines to be able to dream about new and improved. Today, we visit the National Museum of Transportation to see...
Critical Thinking
Breakout KCWhat do you do when you need to solve a problem or need to fix something and the internet isn't there with an answer or a video to show the way? You take it a step at time, you eliminate what you know won't work, in other words you use critical thinking....
The Science of Sound
KSHE Radio StationME.2.A.6 i. Describe how sound energy is transferred by wave-like disturbances that spread away from the source through a medium k. Predict how the properties of the medium (e.g., air, water, empty space, rock) affect the speed of different types of...