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STEM Stacks: A Lesson on the Holiday Season

Listen along with your child or students (appropriate for k - 12) to this lesson about the holiday season taught by Dr. Marissa. Learn a bit about the winter solstice, the origin of some of the holidays, Christmas tree and ornament chemistry, and much more! For more Information: NASA Solstice video: https://youtu.be/dsk6DAlp3Aw [https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/o/olibanic-acids.html] The smell of snow: https://www.rd.com/article/why-you-can-smell-snow/ [https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/o/olibanic-acids.html] https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/o/olibanic-acids.html [https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/o/olibanic-acids.html] https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/f/furanoeudesma-1-3-diene.html [https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/f/furanoeudesma-1-3-diene.html] https://www.buffalo.edu/news/tipsheets/2018/001.html [https://www.buffalo.edu/news/tipsheets/2018/001.html] ------ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered scientific, medical, health, or professional advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management or any individuals or links referenced therein. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. STEM Factually will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please see for a complete list of disclaimers: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/site-disclaimers.html

STEM Stacks Active Play Episode - Christmas Tree Crafts

Listen and play along with your preschooler to this active play episode where Dr. Marissa teaches STEM directly to your child through a screen-free activity. This episode, she makes a Christmas tree craft and talks about the STEM found in the holiday season. Parents or educators playing along will need green construction paper cut into 3 triangles small/medium/large, red construction paper, child safe glue, and decorations for their tree such as pom poms, pipe cleaners, or sequins. Children can also use their imaginations! Imaginary play is facilitated and encouraged. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered scientific, medical, health, or professional advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management or any individuals or links referenced therein. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. STEM Factually will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please see for a complete list of disclaimers: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/site-disclaimers.html

STEM Stacks: A Lesson on the Fall Season

Listen along with your child or students (appropriate for k - 12) to this lesson about the fall season taught by Dr. Marissa. Learn a bit about the changing leaves, the chemistry of favorite fall snacks, and learn how you can help nature prepare for fall. Please see https://mrcphd.weebly.com/printables.html for handouts to use for this episode (Autumn Scavenger Hunt). References for further exploration: https://blog.nwf.org/2014/11/what-to-do-with-fallen-leaves/ https://extension.psu.edu/tis-the-season-winter-invasive-plant-control https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/regional-state-congressional/governor-details-states-plans-for-upcoming-winter-weather https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/home/?cid=stelprdb5388915 ------ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered scientific, medical, health, or professional advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management or any individuals or links referenced therein. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. STEM Factually will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please see for a complete list of disclaimers: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/site-disclaimers.html

STEM Stacks: A Lesson on Backyard Pollinators

Listen along with your child or students (appropriate for k - 12) to this lesson about backyard pollinators taught by Dr. Marissa Civic. Learn a bit about flowers, pollination, pollinators, and how we can help keep our yard and planet pollinator - friendly. Please see https://mrcphd.weebly.com/printables.html for handouts to use for this episode (Flower Structure, The Process of Pollination, and Backyard Activity). References used: Composition of pollen: Evid. Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:297425. doi: 10.1155/2015/297425. Epub 2015 Mar 11. PMID: 25861358; PMCID: PMC4377380. Importance of pollinators: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildflowers/pollinators/importance [https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildflowers/pollinators/importance] ------ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered scientific, medical, health, or professional advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management or any individuals or links referenced therein. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. STEM Factually will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please see for a complete list of disclaimers: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/site-disclaimers.html

STEM Stacks: Active Play Episode - Nature Sticker Scenes

Listen and play along with your preschooler to this active play episode where Dr. Marissa teaches STEM directly to your child through a screen-free activity. This episode, she plays with stickers. Parents or educators playing along will need traditional - not reusable - stickers, paper, crayons, OR their imaginations! Imaginary play is facilitated and encouraged. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered scientific, medical, health, or professional advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management or any individuals or links referenced therein. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. STEM Factually will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Please see for a complete list of disclaimers: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/site-disclaimers.html