Once Upon a Science Book

Science author and educator Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

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Buzzfeed Biology (and other sciences)

September 29, 2016

So a friend tagged me on Facebook with a “What’s your spirit biological macromolecule quiz?” from Buzzfeed. (I’m collagen, thanks for asking.) The questions were ridiculous and silly, but I thought–what a great idea! I can see getting kids to write quizzes… What step of photosynthesis are you? (Are you the sort to have your … More Buzzfeed Biology (and other sciences)

Herb Garden Grant

September 27, 2016

There are lots of garden grants out there, but this one is appealing because it can help a teacher start small. The Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant offers $200 to teachers in grades 3-6 to start an indoor or outdoor herb garden for their class. This would be perfect for a teacher in a … More Herb Garden Grant

Help for Field Trips (not at your school)

September 22, 2016

The other day, I described some resources for stay-at-school field trips (is this like a staycation? A staytrip? A stield trip?). At any rate, Target offers grants to help take your students on real field trips. Grants of up to $700 are available for schools within 100 miles of a Target store. For trips this … More Help for Field Trips (not at your school)