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The King's Hand in HistoryJohn Bunyan: The Storywriting Genius and Prince of Puritans (Ep. 15)Chris and Casey discuss the life, literature, and legacy of
the author of the 2nd bestselling English book (and arguably the 1st novel), The Pilgrim’s Progress. They hit the highlights of this most famous of Puritan’s life, including his upbringing, tinkering trade, military service, married life, conversion, preaching, imprisonment, writing, and death. At the end, they note some of the most important lessons that believers can learn from his life, as well as one glaring fault in his life that we should avoid. Overall, Bunyan’s life teaches us to be self-abasing, Christ-exalting,
Bible-obsessed, courageous, unwavering, and indust...2024-09-011h 14
Brand Design Masters PodcastPhilip VanDusen - Naming Your BusinessIf you're starting a business, deciding on a brand name is one of the most crucial elements of the process. Should you personalize your business by including your name or pick a generic business-oriented title? In this podcast, I explore both options in great detail - examining the pros and cons of each type of name. There's more to this than deciding whether you want to be known as "John's Bakery" or "San Francisco Bakeries." Every small decision can profoundly affect how successful your venture ultimately is. I talked about:3 Ma...2023-04-1706 min
Leaning into LeadershipEpisode 54: Leadership Lesson 1 with John VanDusenJohn VanDusen is currently an 8th grade U.S. History teacher in Kingsford, Michigan where he also enjoys coaching football and being involved in his church along with his wife and son. John served as a military police and infantry platoon leader in Baghdad, Iraq. When he returned, he began his teaching and coaching career while continuing with the military. He is also an instructor in the Army reserves where he teaches Army Majors masters level courses as part of their professional military education.In his free time, you can often find John hanging out with his...2023-01-1540 min
STEM EverydaySTEM Everyday #220 | Leadership in the Classroom | feat. John VanDusenLeadership isn't just for CEO's and Principals. Everyone is a leader. Especially educators. And those leadership skills that we have as teachers can translate into the lives of our students.John VanDusen has been a teacher, a coach, and a member of the US Military. These three roles have given him a unique perspective on what it takes to be a "servant leader" to those around us. His book Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life takes experiences from the classroom, the locker room, and the battlefield and shapes them into leadership lessons that...2022-02-2320 min
Deep LeadershipLeadership for Everyday Life with John VanDusenToday I’m joined by John VanDusen. John is a Teacher, a Football Coach, and a Soldier. He served for 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard with combat deployments to Iraq as a Platoon Leader, and Afghanistan as a Company Commander. He is the author of the new book Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life. In this book, John shares his experiences from the classroom, the locker room, and the battlefield and shapes them into leadership lessons that can be used in every part of your life. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk abou...2022-01-1642 min
America's Start with John VanDusenS2 E5: The Executive BranchRead the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-constitution-of-united-states-part.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-08-2815 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS2 E4: "The Legislative Branch Sections 6-10"Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-constitution-of-untied-states-part.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-08-1813 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS2 E3: "The Legislative Branch Sections 1-5"Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-constitution-of-united-states-part.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-08-1210 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS2 E2: The United States Constitution: We The PeopleRead the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-united-states-constitution-part-2.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-08-0407 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS2 E1: The United States Constitution- IntroductionRead the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-united-states-constitution-part-1.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-07-2808 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS1 E5: The Declaration of Independence: "Free and Independent"Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-declaration-of-independence-part-5.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-07-2107 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS1 E4: The Declaration of Independence: "The Government has failed"Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-delcleration-of-independece-part-4.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-07-1404 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS1 E3: The Declaration of Independence: Charges against the KingRead the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-declaration-of-independence-part-3.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-07-0713 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS1 E2: The Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident"Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-declaration-of-independence-part-2.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-07-0106 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenS1 E1: The Declaration of Independence: "When in the Course of human events..."Read the blog post: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-declaration-of-independence-part-1.html
Read the entire blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2020-06-2504 minAmerica's Start with John VanDusenAmerica's Start with John VanDusenCheck out John's blog: https://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD
Like, subscribe, and tell your friends!2020-06-2401 min
The BeerEDU PodcastEpisode 069: The Return of John VanDusenThe BeerEDU Podcast Episode 069: The Return of John VanDusen. Kyle & Ben chat with John VanDusen (@mr_jvd) again after John appeared on Episode 010! John talks about his shift from a K-5 STEM teacher to middle school history, how being a history teacher is his dream job, the importance of teaching students about the Constitution, and how the Coronavirus is changing his teaching for the better. Check out the shownotes for this episode at www.beeredupodcast.com.
Have any feedback or suggestions for Kyle and Ben? Want them to talk about a topic that interests you or want to...2020-05-091h 09
The STEM Teacher PodcastE82: Robots!I was able to sit down with Kingsford Middle School Robotics Team member, Emma!
She has been working on the KMS Robotics team for years.
Other announcements:
Follow me on Twitter: @mr_jvd
Read my Blog: http://mrvandusen.blogspot.com/
ALSO:
Be sure to follow the New Teacher Podcast: http://www.newteacher.org/
Also the Route 66 Podcast: http://www.route66podcast.com/
TRUST ME! You will be glad you did!2020-05-0832 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastE81: CarpentryThis 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_jvdusen2020-04-0711 min
Chalk Talk# 58 - Flexible Yet Structured feat. John VanDusenWhen we set up extremely rigid weight room schedules for high school athletes, we may be setting them up for failure. Kids have other sports, jobs, and life responsibilities that make getting to the weight room at an exact day and time challenging.
Coach John VanDusen talks about how high school athletes are thriving at Kingsford because of the balance PLT4M has given them between flexibility and structure.
Check out more at PLT4M.2020-03-1936 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastE80- 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.
Twitter @mr_JVD
Instagram @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2020-03-1815 minThe STEM Teacher Podcast***BONUS***Kyle Anderson**BOOK RELEASE!! #ToTheEdgeEDUOne 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...2020-03-0702 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastE79 Let's do some Whittling!My son recently joined the Cub Scouts and one of the first things we did was earn his Whittling Chip and complete the "Bear Claws" adventure.
Whittling can be a lot of fun as long as you do it safely!
Bear Claws Adventure: https://boyscouttrail.com/cub-scouts/bear-claws-adventure.php
Whittling Chip: http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/award/whittling_chip-434.asp
Twitter: @mr_jvd
Insta: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2020-03-0620 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 78: Be a Detective!In this episode, we talk about how to do some detective work!
We talk about fingerprints, blood spatter, discovering different substances, and identifying bootprints!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2020-02-1410 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 77: Kids FootballIt has been a LONG time since we pushed out an episode here on, "The STEM Teacher Podcast!"
This one isn't completly STEM related, but it's helping us get back in the grove.
In this episode we talk with my son, James VanDusen, about him playing football with his friends and also helping out on the Kingsford Flivver Sidlines for JV and Varsity football games.
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-12-2815 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 76: Lateral Thinking PuzzlesI 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.com2019-05-2412 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 75: FAIL!!This episode turned into a bit of a rant.
I read an old blog post of mine from 2017 about failure, we talk about how failure might be a good thing, and I finish with some quotes on failure.
Buckle your seat belt...this one is a bumpy ride.
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-05-1613 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 74: Let it Roll! We talk about a 3 week project we do in my room with all kinds of different spheres and how you can have fun at home by letting them ROLL!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-05-0710 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 73: Support Your Local Library!In this episode we highlight all the AMAZING things your local library (probably) offers!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-04-3014 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 72: Wild About Turkeys!
My students learn about the habitat and sounds associated with the Wild Turkey!
National Wild Turkey Federation
http://www.nwtf.org/
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com
The Kingsford Flivver Flash
https://anchor.fm/flivver-football
Kingsford Flivver Football
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football@kingsford.org2019-04-2315 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 71: Weekend GamesIn this episode, long time STEM Teacher Podcast member, James, comes on to tell us some of his favorite games and activities to play both inside and outside. Spoiler alert.....none of them are screen games!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-04-1315 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 70: Wayne State University C2 Pipeline with Mikayla and MariaI talk with Maria and Mikayla from Wayne State University in Detroit.
Maria is the Student Engagement Coordinator and Mikayla is a C2 Pipeline Student Assistant.
We talk about the C2 pipeline and the student outreach to local high schools and the cool activities available in their STEM lab
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WSUC2Pipeline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsuc2pipeline
https://c2pipeline.wayne.edu/ipe
https://c2pipeline.wayne.edu/day-camps
https://c2pipeline.wayne.edu/stem-lab
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr...2019-04-0817 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 68: Connect 4It’s a short but CrAzY week before we kick off spring break!
We talk about a fast and fun game we can play with a pair of die!
Keep Calm your Internet is on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYys_Jg9xz4
Heading into spring break, here are some other episodes to keep you and your kiddos busy!
Episode 3: Spring Break STEM
https://anchor.fm/john-vandusen/episodes/Episode-3-Spring-Break-S-T-E-M-e174d0
Episode 10: Rainy Day STEM
https://anchor.fm/john-vandusen/episodes/Episode-10-Rainy-Day-S-T-E-M-e18g01
Episode 12: Ana...2019-03-2809 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 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
2019-03-2624 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 66: Measuring
Measuring can be fun! In this episode we talk about how Pre-K through 4th graders are measuring to the nearest inch. You can do it with any age! We also preview the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) 2019 conference in Detroit.
Keynote speakers:
Stephen Ritz- Founder of the Green Bronx Machine; author: “Power of the Plant.” Twitter: @StephenRitz
Gerry Brooks- Elementary school principal and YouTube sensation Twitter: @gerrybrookssprin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6WUaQSC_AfKZrinPuhVFw
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagr...2019-03-1917 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 65: PerimeterWorking 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.com2019-03-1214 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 64: March is Reading Month!March is reading month...but why?
Learn what we are doing in Kingsford for MiRM as well as things that might be happening at your local library.
I go over some STEM books that your younger elementary children might find interesting as well as some books for those tweens/teens in your life.
Last but not least, you will find out WHY March is Reading Month!
Why, oh why, oh how could it be?
It it because I read in a tree? ***That's your hint ;)
The books I review can be fou...2019-03-0513 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 63: Sledding STEMDo 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.com2019-02-2612 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 62: MicroscopeThe 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.com2019-02-1911 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 61: Tongue TwistersLean 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
2019-02-1210 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 60: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEM Part IIWith 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.com2019-02-0513 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 59: I'm Stuck Inside Because It's Super Cold STEMWith 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.com2019-01-2914 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 58: SPACECAUTION: 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
2019-01-2216 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 57: Restaurant STEMLearn 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.com2019-01-1508 minThe BeerEDU PodcastEpisode 010: STEM Education & Leadership with John VanDusenThe BeerEDU Podcast Episode 010: STEM Education & Leadership with John VanDusen! Special guest John VanDusen joins Kyle & Ben to chat about his experience as an Army officer and an ele! Check out the shownotes for this episode at bit.ly/BeerEDUPodcastEpisode010
Have any feedback or suggestions for Kyle and Ben? Want them to talk about a topic that interests you or want to learn something about beer? Send them an email at beeredupodcast@gmail.com, tweet them @BeerEDUPod, hit up Beeredupodcast on Facebook, or drop a voicemail using the Anchor app or Google Voice at (775)298-6672.
Visit bit.ly/beeredupodcast for mo...2019-01-1436 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 56: Open Ended Questions Communication is paramount when it comes to teaching, parenting, coaching, etc.
Listen up on how to engage kids with open ended questions!
Also learn how I'm engaging my STEM class using open ended problems!
Episode Links
How to draw toast: https://www.drawtoast.com/
How to be a great 5th grader: https://youtu.be/Fcjz73v5JUQ
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2019-01-0817 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 55: Back to the PodcastHAPPY 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.com2019-01-0526 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 54: Bad Teacher JokesWith break coming up in a day or two, maybe you need a few zingers to lay on your kids while they are home. You WILL NOT be disappointed!
#TeacherJokes
Twitter: @mr_jvd
Insta: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-12-2008 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 53: Lego RoboticsWe talk with Amanda Gibbons about Lego Robotics.
Amanda is the Region 1 (Upper Peninsula) director for Michigan.
https://www.facebook.com/firstinmichigan/2018-12-1818 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 52: How to be a Secret AgentYou can be a SECRET AGENT by making secret messages!
Pair this podcast with the SECRET AGENT youtube video: https://youtu.be/mo8WRRb09LI
This worksheet can be printed and used to make your own secret messages: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CoLObxJgh5bAuON035ifjk8RaK6B5P0cIfqy1CZrq8U/edit?usp=sharing
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
Instagram: @mr_jvdusen
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-12-1414 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 51: MusicThe Kingsford Band is AMAZING! Learn about the band as well as the benefits of playing a musical instrument and simply listening to music!
Twitter: @mr_jvd
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-12-1112 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 50: Snow Day STEMEpisode 50 isn't just for when your stuck at home on a "snow day!"
Snowmen...Ice Lanterns...Cookies!!
Listen to learn about 7 great activities you can do when it's snowy outside!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-12-0413 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 49: ArchitectSo you want to be an Architect!! What does that even mean?
You will learn what are architect is, what they do, how much money they make, and how you become an architect.
Watch this music video from YKK Architectural Products!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E6HHPJiVmY
Here is a worksheet you can use with your kids: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13k29nr6fxWX0evW5syrv8WCAAbe9pPtck_6XHr0NXC0/edit?usp=sharing
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-11-2712 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 48: STEM in Special EducationOur guest Kyle Anderson discusses his experiences in technology and education. We also discuss how STEM is used in Special Education and where STEM is headed in the future.
Follow Kyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndersonEdTech
Listen to Kyle on the Beer EDU podcast: https://twitter.com/BeerEDUPod2018-11-1725 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 47: Noise!We talk about what a decibel is, how loud things are, and the QUIETEST ROOM IN THE WORLD!! My teacher ears think that sounds glorious!
Quit Room: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/earths-quietest-place-will-drive-you-crazy-in-45-minutes-180948160/
Twitter: @Mr_JVD
stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com2018-11-1311 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 46: Daylight Savings TimeDo you like DST? What do you REALLY know about it?
Learn more!
If you want to read more about it, here is a great website: http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/index.html2018-11-0612 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 45: Fire!Fire can be VERY complex! We talk about the basics of the fire triangle: Heat, Fuel, Oxygen. Check it out!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD2018-11-0508 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 44: ShapesSimple 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!!2018-10-3012 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 43: Interview with a "School Tech Guy"Today we talk with Justin Cowen about 3-D Printing and Coding.
Justin is the Technology Integration Specialist for Breitung Township Schools. He is a Code.org AP CSP Facilitator and a UP SMILE (Science and Math Integration with Literacy and Engineering) trained educator.
Enjoy!
http://www.cowen.rocks/
Twitter: @Cowen_rocks2018-10-2319 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 42: Fall STEM IdeasSeven STEM things that you can do with your kids this fall!2018-10-1611 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 41: Fall ColorsHere 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!2018-10-0908 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 40: DominoesDominoes 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_XjTa1E0nPyoNBZJPXBbS2018-10-0212 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 39: The Moon!How big is the moon?
How much would I weigh on the moon?
What is a Waning Gibbous?
Listen to find out!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-09-2515 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 38: InventorsGreat inventions like the handheld camera, Velcro, and peanut butter will be discussed! There is also a BONUS section at the end...it has to deal with diapers....
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-09-2113 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 37: Water LabWater Lab in STEM class this week!
You can do some neat experiments at home with water!
Surface tension can be fun!
Stack water on top of a coin? SURE!
Float a paperclip? YOU BET!
Check out some cool pics at https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-09-1808 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 36: Simple MachinesHave you ever used a spoon to pry out some ice cream?
That's an example of a Class 1 lever!
Have you ever turned a doorknob?
That's an example of a wheel and axle!!
Listen in to learn about the 6 simple machines and where you find them every day!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-09-1211 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 35: DIY BirdfeederQuick one today!! My son and I made a bird-feeder this weekend and it's really cool! ...and a little messy!2018-09-0706 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 34: Animal Group STEMDo you know what a group of hippos is called? How about a group of giraffes? Listen in to find out! Also, there is some bonus material at the end where we learn about some baby animal names! My favorite is a puggle. What kind of animal is that?!?! Listen to find out!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-09-0308 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 33: Screen Time STEMLearn some tricks on how to turn SCREEN time into STEM time!
Cool Math Games: https://www.coolmathgames.com/
Engineering Games: https://www.engineering.com/GamesPuzzles/tabid/82/Default.aspx
PBS Kids Games: http://pbskids.org/lab/games/
WILD KRATTS: http://pbskids.org/wildkratts/
Fun Science Demos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbfPM5Wd1REwCIBYJFIyOw
DUDE PERFECT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRijo3ddMTht_IHyNSNXpNQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-08-3110 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 32: Healthy Snack STEMWe will talk about healthy snacks you and your children can make WHILE having cool STEM conversations!
Twitter: @Mr_JVD2018-08-2111 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 31: Camping STEMMaking a podcast while camping?!?!?! WHY NOT!!
We talk about fire, cooking, and camp engineering!2018-08-0315 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 30: Hoover DamOn our trip to visit friends in Nevada, we were able to visit the HOOVER DAM!! Also, I have a very special guest on the show, Elsa Anderson. Elsa is the daughter of one of my very best friends, Kyle (@AndersonEdTech)
Follow me on twitter @Mr_JVD2018-07-1212 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 29: Artesian WellsSpured by a visit to the Norway Spring in Norway, Michigan!
Artesian wells are really neat and natures way of providing clean water.
You will enjoy learning about this amazing piece of nature!
Check us out on Twitter: @Mr_JVD2018-07-0315 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 28: Emergency Escape Breathing DevicesSpecial guest Michael joins us today to talk about the STEM related to EEBD's! From research & development, to testing, to sales. This is an AWESOME episode!
Recorded at Fort Dix, NJ
Michael is also an Engineer Officer with the Illinois Army National Guard.2018-06-1410 minThe STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 27: STEM Free Day!It's the end of the school year and we are having explore time with a bunch of different STEM materials. It's pretty interesting what my students are doing!2018-05-3108 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 26: 5 STEM things your kids can do to make money.My son wan'ts a $47 basketball hoop.
I'm going to buy it for him, but first he has to earn some money by doing projects around the house. It's not all work, we will have some FUN with the STEM contained in those jobs!2018-05-2209 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 25: Tennis STEMAs a tennis coach, I stay very busy.
Not too busy to see all the STEM things that happen on a tennis court!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-05-1510 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 24: GeologyJames and I talk about what geology is, how much a carat is, and some of the most expensive rocks in the world!
Do you know what the most expensive rock in the world is?
Listen and you will find out!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-05-0610 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 23: Card GamesWe talk about 10 cards games you can play with your kids!
Check out Episode 22: Dice Games for more great ideas!2018-05-0312 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 22: Dice GamesWe talk about seven different dice games you can play and how to modify them for younger and older children.
Is it raining outside? GRAB SOME DICE and PLAY!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-05-0211 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 21: Twenty-One Things to do this Weekend.Now that it's getting nice out, it's time to get OUTSIDE!
Here are 21 ideas of things to try with you kids this weekend!2018-04-2511 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 20: EneregyAll different forms of energy are talked about!
Fossil Fuels, Wind, Solar, Nuclear, and Hydroelectric.
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-2412 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 19: Weight and Measurement S.T.E.M.Talk about length, weight, and distance with your children so they can understand. There are also some fun projects to do in the house or while off on a walk/bike ride!2018-04-1710 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 18: What do you like about S.T.E.M.?I interview 3rd, 4th, and 1st grade students to see what they like about S.T.E.M. Class, and ask them what kind of S.T.E.M. activities they do at home.
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-1309 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 17: Famous S.T.E.M. QuotesFamous S.T.E.M. quotes from Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford (I'm a FLIVVER...had to!) Dr. Ben Carson, and Bonnie St. John.2018-04-1313 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 16: The Scientific MethodDo you think the Scientific Method is some mystical process that can only be used in the laboratory? It's not!! Let's walk step-by-step through the process to see how it works in every day life.
Wait....where are my keys? ;)
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-1009 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 15: Five Outdoor S.T.E.M. ProjectsWith the weather getting nice and kids being able to play outside...cut them loose on some S.T.E.M. projects!
Build a club house-
Weather Station
Make a Map
Gutter Boats
Build a bird feeder
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-0910 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 14: Animal S.T.E.M.Let's spark some conversation about animals we might see on a road-trip, camping, or while on a hike!
https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-0613 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 13: Weather S.T.E.M.Topics to discuss involving weather!
The water cycle, precipitation, wind, and more!
Follow me on Twitter as well: https://twitter.com/Mr_JVD2018-04-0409 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 12: Anatomy of a Car Ride: S.T.E.M. editionA 400+ mile car ride to Lansing made me think of a lot of S.T.E.M. things that could be talked about while on a long trip. Put the screens away and have some S.T.E.M. conversation!2018-04-0410 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 11: Baseball S.T.E.M.It's OPENING DAY 2018!!
Talking about some baseball S.T.E.M. ideas that you can think about, try, explore, and discover with your kids!2018-03-2912 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 10: Rainy Day S.T.E.M.It's almost spring break and kids will be home and...EXCITED!!
Some great ideas of S.T.E.M. things to do at home, even when it's raining!2018-03-2911 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 9: Radiology S.T.E.M.Our guest Jeremy Thiel, RT(R)(CT) Radiologic Technologist, joins us to talk about the S.T.E.M. involved in taking an X-Ray! Don't worry...it doesn't hurt, but you will have to use your brain.2018-03-2714 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 8: American Flag S.T.E.M.Some interesting facts about the American flag.
There is a lot of MATH going on!
https://alaforveterans.wordpress.com/2017/06/16/the-symbolism-of-the-13-folds-of-the-u-s-flag/
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq3.html
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/flag-day/flag-facts2018-03-2611 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 7: DEEP inside a 5th grade S.T.E.M. classI pull 5th graders away from their dog proof trashcans to talk about their progress.2018-03-2206 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 6: Archery S.T.E.M.Looking at the engineering, math, and physics of modern target archery equipment.2018-03-2210 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 5: REAL WORLD S.T.E.M. ProblemsWe talk about the 3 types of real world problems and examples of each.2018-03-1907 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 4: The 5 Fastest Cars in the World + 1 Bonus Car!My first podcast with a guest! My son, James, joins us to share the 5 fastest cars in the world, plus one bonus car...James's favorite!2018-03-1907 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 3: Spring Break S.T.E.M.A list of 10 S.T.E.M. activities you can do at home while on spring break!
...or anytime really...2018-03-1910 min
The STEM Teacher PodcastEpisode 2: History of S.T.E.M.A brief history of STEM.
STEM has only been around since 2001.....but Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math has been around forever!2018-03-1909 min