K-12 STEM Programming
Assemblies
Classroom Visits
Group Activities
Mini Courses
in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics
Who am I?
25 years of experience educating on STEM topics to groups of all ages and backgrounds
PhD and MS in physics, BS in physics and mathematics
Former scientist on NASA’s Kepler mission and research fellow at the Fermilab Center for Particle Astrophysics
What I Offer
Modular, phenomenon-based lessons and activities in astronomy, chemistry, geoscience, and physics.
Correlated with Next Generation Science Standards in Physical Science and Earth and Space Sciences.
Mix and match to meet your needs at an hourly rate, regardless of the group or class size.
Examples include:
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Earth and Sun and Moon
(ESS1-1)Dark Matter and Gravity
(ESS1-2)Planets and Exoplanets
(ESS1-2, ESS1-3)Round Earth, Flat Universe
(ESS1-3)Stars and the Sun
(ESS1-3)
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Origins of the Elements
(PS1-1, PS1-3)Car Engines
(PS1-5, PS3-4)Sound and Music
(PS4-1, PS4-3)Electricity and Power
(PS4-2, ESS3-4)Quantum and Chemistry
(PS1-1, PS1-4)
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Earth’s History
(ESS1-4, ESS2-2)Volcanoes! Earthquakes!
(ESS2-2, ESS2-3)River, Glacier, Mars, Titan
(ESS2-1, ESS2-4)The Air We Breathe
(ESS2-5, ESS2-6)Making Mountains
(ESS2-1, ESS2-2)
Scheduling an Event
What subject or standard?
The Earth and Planets
Stars and Galaxies
Energy and Electricity
What format do you need?
School or grade assembly
Single class activity
Several sessions on a broad subject
How much time?
One hour
Back-to-back classes
Several visits over multiple days
These are some examples of what can be done.
We will discuss your needs to build the right event for you.
