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The STEM Teacher Podcast

The STEM Teacher Podcast

By John VanDusen

Welcome to The S.T.E.M. Teacher Podcast!
I live, teach, and coach in Kingsford which is located in Michigan's BEAUTIFUL upper peninsula.
Follow me!!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

(None of the cover art is mine. No copyright infringement intended)
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Episode 37: Water Lab

The STEM Teacher PodcastSep 18, 2018

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E82: Robots!
May 08, 202032:45
E81: Carpentry

E81: Carpentry

This episode talks about building a stool...but also how to engage kids with carpentry skills and tools.

- Measuring Tape
- Protractor
- Square
- Hammer and Nails
- Screwdriver and screws
- Sandpaper
- Stain and Paint


Twitter @mr_JVD
Insta @mr_jvdusen

Apr 07, 202011:01
E80- What do I do now that I'm stuck at home?!

E80- What do I do now that I'm stuck at home?!

With the COVID19 pandemic, we are all looking for things to do with our kids at home.

The STEM Teacher Podcast was MADE FOR THIS!
E80 covers other episodes that will help you out, as well as gives some other ideas.


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Instagram @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 18, 202015:16
***BONUS***Kyle Anderson**BOOK RELEASE!! #ToTheEdgeEDU

***BONUS***Kyle Anderson**BOOK RELEASE!! #ToTheEdgeEDU

One of my very best friends, Kyle Anderson, has published a book that is available today!

https://www.totheedgeedu.com/

Follow Kyle here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndersonEdTech

He is the co-host of two podcasts, find them here:

The Beer EDU Podcast: The podcast for educators that love to learn and share ideas with fellow educators over beers! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! #BeerEDUpod
https://twitter.com/BeerEDUPod

Sons of Technology Podcast: Risk Taking Ideas to promote collaboration and change in classroom pedagogy and student innovation. #EdTechARMY #DitchThatFEAR #TamashaEDU #EDUsofInnovation
https://twitter.com/SonsofTechEDU

Love you big guy!
Could not be more proud!

Mar 07, 202002:02
E79 Let's do some Whittling!
Mar 06, 202020:27
Episode 78: Be a Detective!
Feb 14, 202010:44
Episode 77: Kids Football
Dec 28, 201915:49
Episode 76: Lateral Thinking Puzzles

Episode 76: Lateral Thinking Puzzles

I have had a binder with me over the past 12 years of teaching that I just keep adding to. It is full of brain busting puzzles.  I go over a few in this episode. See if you can figure them out!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

May 24, 201912:35
Episode 75: FAIL!!
May 16, 201913:40
Episode 74: Let it Roll!
May 07, 201910:45
Episode 73: Support Your Local Library!
Apr 30, 201914:15
Episode 72: Wild About Turkeys!
Apr 23, 201914:60
Episode 71: Weekend Games
Apr 13, 201915:25
Episode 70: Wayne State University C2 Pipeline with Mikayla and Maria
Apr 08, 201917:08
Episode 68: Connect 4
Mar 28, 201909:33
Episode 67: MACUL 2019 RE-CAP

Episode 67: MACUL 2019 RE-CAP

 

The Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) held it’s 2019 conference in Detroit, MI. I was lucky enough to attend for the 3rd year in a row. This was my first year presenting! My presentation was on podcasting, and it’s available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Iya6f8claI49hX7PYPdHgTe8Ot4Fh6alm1Aru7Ebg7I/edit?usp=sharing

Stephen Ritz- Founder of the Green Bronx Machine; author: “Power of the Plant.” 

Twitter: @StephenRitz

Community Podcasting @rmbyrne

FreeTech4Teachers.com

PracticalEdTech.com

Games! @Daniel_Spitzley

“Gizmos” @lesliefisher

https://lesliefisher.com/


 

Twitter: @Mr_JVD

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 26, 201924:35
Episode 66: Measuring
Mar 19, 201917:54
Episode 65: Perimeter

Episode 65: Perimeter

Working with perimeter can be fun, even if you don't know how to measure things!
We go over the definition of perimeter as well as things you see every day to get our minds wrapped around what perimeter is.
We also talk about how to find things with perimeter and how to measure them EVEN IF you can't use a ruler!
There are few bonus perimeters at the end, you'll have to listen to find out what they are!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 12, 201914:40
Episode 64: March is Reading Month!
Mar 05, 201913:18
Episode 63: Sledding STEM

Episode 63: Sledding STEM

Do you have snow? Do you want to go sledding?!
Learn some cool ways to incorporate STEM into your fun day of sledding!
Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 26, 201912:06
Episode 62: Microscope

Episode 62: Microscope

The microscope has been around since the 1500's!
Learn how it was invented, the three types, and all the fun you can have looking at household items under your very own microscope!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 19, 201911:58
Episode 61: Tongue Twisters

Episode 61: Tongue Twisters

Lean the science behind tongue twisters and how they slow down your brain! There are 3 types of tongue twisters as well as a type for ASL!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 12, 201910:34
Episode 60: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEM Part II

Episode 60: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEM Part II

With 3 "COLD DAYS" out of the last four school days, here are 4 more ideas for things your children can do. Part I had a lot of "loud" ideas, these are "quiet."

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 05, 201913:13
Episode 59: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEM

Episode 59: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEM

With the temps dropping below zero, here are 5 ideas of things to do when it's SO cold you can't go outside!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Insta: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 29, 201914:39
Episode 58: SPACE

Episode 58: SPACE

CAUTION: MIND BLOWING INFORMATION!!!!
Learn about the sun, the planets, moons, and why Pluto is no longer a planet! I would say this podcast is "EARTH SHATTERING"....but it's bigger than that!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com


Jan 22, 201916:19
Episode 57: Restaurant STEM

Episode 57: Restaurant STEM

Learn 6 different STEM activities you can do (besides Screens...check out Episode 33 for that!) to keep busy at a restaurant while waiting for your food!


Twitter: @mr_JVD

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 15, 201908:11
Episode 56: Open Ended Questions
Jan 08, 201917:04
Episode 55: Back to the Podcast

Episode 55: Back to the Podcast

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Taking a tip from Marty McFly, I go into the past and predict the future of this podcast. Give it a listen, you will be happy you did!

Twitter: @mr_jvd

Instagram: @mr_jvdusen

stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 05, 201926:31
Episode 54: Bad Teacher Jokes
Dec 20, 201808:13
Episode 53: Lego Robotics
Dec 18, 201818:31
Episode 52: How to be a Secret Agent
Dec 14, 201814:26
Episode 51: Music
Dec 11, 201812:47
Episode 50: Snow Day STEM
Dec 04, 201813:60
Episode 49: Architect
Nov 27, 201812:51
Episode 48: STEM in Special Education
Nov 17, 201825:19
Episode 47: Noise!
Nov 13, 201811:48
Episode 46: Daylight Savings Time
Nov 06, 201812:56
Episode 45: Fire!

Episode 45: Fire!

Fire can be VERY complex! We talk about the basics of the fire triangle: Heat, Fuel, Oxygen. Check it out!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Nov 05, 201808:04
Episode 44: Shapes

Episode 44: Shapes

Simple shapes can be a lot of fun!
Learn about triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons!
Spur conversations while in the garage or while on the road! SHAPES ARE EVERYWHERE!!
Oct 30, 201812:21
Episode 43: Interview with a "School Tech Guy"
Oct 23, 201819:02
Episode 42: Fall STEM Ideas

Episode 42: Fall STEM Ideas

Seven STEM things that you can do with your kids this fall!
Oct 16, 201811:06
Episode 41: Fall Colors

Episode 41: Fall Colors

Here in the U.P., the trees are almost at PEAK COLOR!
We all know that fall trees are beautiful....but why?
Listen to find out!
Oct 09, 201808:52
Episode 40: Dominoes

Episode 40: Dominoes

Dominoes can be FUN!! ...and you get to learn what a PIP is! Learn 4 games and how to do chain reactions! 1.5 Times Larger: https://youtu.be/5JCm5FY-dEY?list=PLqYKRbfvLDUQ_XjTa1E0nPyoNBZJPXBbS The COG: https://youtu.be/Z57kGB-mI54?list=PLqYKRbfvLDUQ_XjTa1E0nPyoNBZJPXBbS Dude Perfect Ping-Pong Trick Shots 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkW87-Z9FAY&index=40&list=PLqYKRbfvLDUQ_XjTa1E0nPyoNBZJPXBbS
Oct 02, 201812:23
Episode 39: The Moon!
Sep 25, 201815:09
Episode 38: Inventors
Sep 21, 201813:25
Episode 37: Water Lab
Sep 18, 201808:01
Episode 36: Simple Machines
Sep 12, 201811:53
Episode 35: DIY Birdfeeder

Episode 35: DIY Birdfeeder

Quick one today!! My son and I made a bird-feeder this weekend and it's really cool! ...and a little messy!
Sep 07, 201806:23
Episode 34: Animal Group STEM
Sep 03, 201808:39
Episode 33: Screen Time STEM
Aug 31, 201810:22