STEM Everyday STEM Everyday #189 | Superhero STEM from DC Comics | feat. Shari & Matt Brady
Kids love superheroes. They know that superheroes solve big problems, and they want to solve big problems too. Shari & Matt Brady are super educators who contributed to DC Comic's first STEM themed comic book Flash Facts!
Flash Facts—DC’s newest middle grade graphic novel—takes readers ages 8-12 on 10 thrilling adventures, mixing heroic tales of DC Super Heroes with valuable lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The anthology is curated by Big Bang Theory star, author, and scientist Mayim Bialik, PhD, and is written and drawn by some of the biggest names in middle grade and comics publishing!
A first of its kind for DC, Flash Facts is a unique pairing of STEM, comics, and DC Super Heroes. The book provides a helpful bridge between lessons taught inside the classroom and our everyday lives by demonstrating some of the most kid-approved subjects like virtual reality, 3-D printing, forensics, space and so much more, through iconic DC characters like Batman, the Flash, Supergirl and Cyborg who use STEM as part of their hero identity.
In the age of at-home learning, parents and teachers can feel at ease giving Flash Facts to their aspiring superheroes knowing the book was vetted by a team of educational experts to ensure scientific accuracy. After reading, kids and families can put their newfound STEM knowledge to the test with a collection of fun, super-heroic science experiments at the back of the book.
Find out more about the Flash Facts book:
- Get a copy or learn more at dccomics.com/graphic-novels/flash-facts
- Trailer for the book Flash Facts: Ten Terrific Tales about Science and Technology
Connect with Shari & Matt:
- Website thescienceof.org
- Twitter @scienceof_org
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