“We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” : Just Keep Swimming… Part II
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland may seem like an obvious choice for a science field trip… and it is, which is totally okay! Located in the Inner Harbor of [...]
20 I Wish People Knew about Teaching II
Welcome back! The other day I wrote about how to teach the kids you have as opposed to the platonic ideal of a student. Today, I wanted to share a [...]
.–. .- .-. – ..— : “Tell me about the Telegraph. Stop.” Part II
Historic Speedwell, nestled in Morristown, New Jersey, may seem like your average historic site. The site looks like a mere showcase of 19th century life, but behind this humble appearance [...]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
One of the perks of working at an informal science institution is access to really fun supplies. At all of the places I’ve worked, my fellow educators and I have [...]
Google Calendar for Schools
I have been creating my schools K-8 schedule for the last few years with Katy Gartside @nykat . We actually enjoy solving the various puzzles involved in getting all the [...]
Draw a Scientist
One of my favorite activities is called “Draw a Scientist”. The premise is very simple: give the students paper and ask them to draw a picture of a scientist (or [...]
Why I Love Online Courses
During my time in the science education world, I’ve been fortunate to both enroll in and facilitate various online courses. I think these types of online opportunities afford a lot [...]
Dotting the i’s and Crossing the t’s: Science Writing
When you ask students about the traits a good scientist possesses, strong writing skills might not be on the top of their list. Effectively communicating ideas and findings, however, is [...]
The Tarsals Are Connected to the Fibula: Mütter Museum Part II
The Mütter Museum is unlike any museum I have ever visited. It is an interesting, historical look at the medical field and is jam-packed with science! Anatomy and biology abound [...]
Jumping In: A Scientist’s First Time in the Classroom
When the New York Academy of Sciences began recruiting for the Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program, my eagerness to guide middle school students through biology experiments was mixed with a twinge [...]
