author- science educator - dad - amateur lepidopterist - nature lover - fan of travel
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I began my career at the Georgia Department of Agriculture, went on to be a science teacher, a science center coordinator, and completed my journey at the Georgia Department of Education. A school garden story like this makes me smile.
During my decades in education (particularly the 15+ yrs in the classroom), I would have never made a difference for even 1 child had I not believed in this truth…
Sending heartfelt gratitude to @DrBiden for the perseverance you’ve shown maintaining both your teaching job & the full responsibilities of an active FLOTUS over the past 4 years - a role model for us all.
Sometimes, like #butterflies, people or institutions need to go through metamorphosis. That the butterfly uses change for survival fuels my passion to protect their environment. From that students’ engagement in #science has grown.
Open doors to learning opportunities. Believe in the possibilities, regardless of the starting point.
#AllMeansAll #PresumeCompetence #Literacy
ALT Image of field of wild flowers in different colors with orange butterflies flying and landing on a flower with quote that says Butterflies remind us that with change and patience, education transforms minds into beautiful wings of knowledge.
Returning to the Outdoor Learning Symposium as a speaker was as thrilling as my first time there as a teacher so long ago. Thanks Mike Kahle & all who planned OLS’23, & to all those involved over 2 decades for creating the “map” for my professional journey. #outdoorlearning
Another #CitizenScience opportunity for teachers and students similar to discussion topics yesterday in my presentation on Outdoor Science at #NSTA2023. What a great group of teachers to share my adventure stories in taking kids & science outdoors. Thanks to all who were there.
Collect observations of snakes, lizards, turtles and more with @HerpMapper. This project gathers and shares information about reptiles and amphibians across the planet. Your observations are valuable for research, conservation and preservation. scistarter.org/herpmapper?ut…
#CitSci 🐸
What a beautiful sentiment! I echo this & hope my students also remember to spend time outdoors, to value the landscapes & the animals & plants therein… knowing their actions can impact local & global habitats. #teacher #Science #STEMed #environmentaled
Years from now, what do you want your Ss to remember?
(Inspiration via T @JaimeChase17)
ALT "I hope one day my students can look back on the time they spent in my class and still feel the love I have for them, smile warmly at some of the memories, and definitely have the confidence in themselves that they can amount to everything they put their minds to." – Teacher Jamie Chase
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We’ve collected interesting facts about 10 kinds of #trees from around the world. 🌴
Use this #activity idea to present images and #ForestFriday facts to kids and have them create “tree profiles” to illustrate what they've learned! plt.org/educator-tips/teach-…
#Pollinators are drawn to native Bee Balm in my garden, purchased at a local master gardeners plant sale. Do you have a pollinator garden at home or your school? What blooms are visited most frequently by the #bees, #butterflies, #bats, or #birds? Why certain plants?
Read about the #oceans, definitely. Then take kids & #scienceteachers to visit and study at the #seashore! Sea Turtle teacher Kathy Gunn set the example in Georgia…I was thrilled to be part of her legacy.
Today is #WorldOceanDay_2022! Celebrate our 1⃣#ocean 1⃣#climate 1⃣future.
The ocean's story is our story.
Educate yourself + children in your life w/these ocean reads & turn #climatecrisis into #ClimateActionNow
#nature #environmentaleducation #sustainable #zerowaste
Students need to see someone that looks like they do engaged in science inquiry. Teachers, take note! #NSTA #PLT #diversity #outdoors
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What have we done today to encourage young people to care for the Earth? What have we done to reduce our own mark on the natural world, and will it be enough? #Earthday22 #Earth #Climate #science
Thank you for being there, & let me know how I can encourage your young scientists and their teachers.
Excited to be at @NSTA this week!! We’re kicking off strong with @bflyguy as we investigate STEM in our community and children’s books 🦋 #readalouds
Thanks to @NSTA Press, for allowing me to present as I celebrate 10 yrs of Bringing Outdoor Science In, & thanks to science teachers who listened to my butterfly stories & actively participated in my presentation. Grateful to be back in person. #NSTA22 #schoolyardlearning
Join #NSTAPress author @bflyguy for his session, "Books, Butterflies, Bugs, and Birds in the Schooolyard" at 9:30 AM in room 362C. #STEM #scied #NSTA22
From agriculture to science education, I am grateful that much of my work has been outdoors, & ever so hopeful for doors opening to new opportunities. Stay tuned in the months ahead, & get outdoors as winter ends & spring begins. #outdoors #gardens #migration
In my classroom teaching, I found this to be one of the least stressful & most highly effective learning experiences. The opportunity for kids to contribute data helps them understand how scientists work. Peggy is right…start talking about it this month. #GBBC
Get ready by talking with children about the birds they notice. Coming in February, the Great Backyard Bird Count #GBBC is a good way to introduce children to #CitizenScience. birdcount.org
From Chicago to Shanghai, from Buffalo to Baltimore, no friend has been more present, no challenge has been too great. Happiest of birthdays to my sister in science, @caroyce .
