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Wild webcams
Last week I was at the regional NSTA conference in Charlotte (always a great experience!). I attended a great session with Krista Brinchek, the science specialist at Abbots Creek Elementary in Raleigh, NC. She talked about her experiences using live wildlife webcams with her classes, and has generously agreed to let me share some of … Continue reading Wild webcams
CoSTEM Contest for Your Book Parade!
Does your school hold a book parade in October? Encourage your kids to dress like their favorite STEM book, and they could win great prizes!
Vacuum Society Workshop (doesn’t) Suck
You've seen the cool experiments you can do with a vacuum system on Youtube. Here's your chance to get your own unit. The American Vacuum Society is holding a two-day, all-expense-paid workshop in Long Beach California (October 22-23), and at the end, you'll take home your own vacuum system. This is for high school teachers … Continue reading Vacuum Society Workshop (doesn’t) Suck
GREAT resource for teaching reading for academic texts
I LOVE the work of the Reading Apprenticeship group (Schoenbach, et. al.). I was delighted to discover that they are now producing content modules, which are available online for free. These modules are similar to what I'm trying to do in my Once Upon a Science Books--they provide all the resources you need, with step-by-step … Continue reading GREAT resource for teaching reading for academic texts
Take a Trip to the Kennedy Space Center
Here's a random bit of news that might lead to a little summer get-away: teachers in Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands can get an "Educators Pass" to get in to the Kennedy Space Center for free. You need a note on letterhead from your principal, so secure that before the school year … Continue reading Take a Trip to the Kennedy Space Center
Field Test Teachers Needed!
My team is assembled...our outline is done...the writing has begun...and (drum roll, please...) it is time to recruit field test teachers for Once Upon a PHYSICAL science book! Field testing will take place over the 2018-2019 school year. If you will be teaching physical science, or have physical science as a part of your curriculum, … Continue reading Field Test Teachers Needed!
Georgia Science Teachers: summer workshop
This looks like a good workshop. It's only 3-days, it's free, and it gets you access to all kinds of materials and mini-grants. It's designed to prepare you to "redeliver" the content. Captain Planet tends to offer good support and do useful work (in my limited experience). The dates are coming up quickly, but they … Continue reading Georgia Science Teachers: summer workshop
Free Teen Audiobooks!
I post about Audiobook Sync every year, but every year it's worth posting about! This is a free program to keep teens and young adults engaged with books over the summer. For 16 weeks, the program offers free, high-quality audiobooks for download. There are two each week, and they are paired to provide a meaningful … Continue reading Free Teen Audiobooks!
Summer Adventure Round-up, 2018
If you're still looking for a summer adventure, review these earlier posts. Many of the deadlines have passed for application, but not all! And since most of these programs run year after year, you can also start eyeing the ones you want for next year. Work in a lab as an educator! Get paid, get … Continue reading Summer Adventure Round-up, 2018
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