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Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

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Cool books and resources to share with your kids, ages 6-12. Lots of great stem books, literacy resources, and activities for #STEM #STEAM kids, educators, etc!

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STEAM Activity-- How Do You Bring Illustrated Characters to Life?

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

How do you bring illustrated characters to life? Hear from award-winning illustrator and author Vanessa Brantley-Newton about how she designs, draws, and creates her characters. Then try it yourself through visualization, fun classroom activities,

Subjects:

Science, Arts & Music, Career and Technical Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.3.7, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.5

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Space Music Lesson, STEAM Challenge: Be a Music Composer! (distance learning)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

How do you compose music as BIG as the universe? Hear from Grammy Award winning composer Eric Whitacre about life as a music composer, then try it yourself! Make your own ‘universe sound’, listen to an interactive podcast episode, and come together

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Music Composition

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.4.2, SL.4.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.3

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STEM Career Lesson & Podcast: What Would You Take to an Underwater "Spaceship?"

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

What if you had to live underwater for a long time? What would you take with you? Hear from acclaimed aquanaut and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau about life as an aquanaut, and what it's like to live in an underwater "spaceship", known as a

Subjects:

Science, Other (Science), Career and Technical Education

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.5.1

$7.99

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STEM Career Lesson & Podcast: How do you Move Water? (civil engineering)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

How do you move water where you want it to go? Hear from TeMika Grooms about life as a Civil Engineer, then try it yourself through visualization, fun activities, interactive kid focused podcast episode, and a hands-on engineering Challenge! This

Subjects:

Science, Career and Technical Education, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.4.2, SL.4.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.3

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STEM Career Lesson & Podcast: What is Living in Your Dirt? (Horticulturist)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Did you ever wonder, What is Living in your Dirt? There are so many more things than you can think of, and everything there is important! Hear from horticulturist and permaculture landscape designer, Kelly Bull about all of the teeny, tiny organisms

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

$7.99

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STEM Career Leson & Podcast: How Do You Test a Rocket? (Mechanical engineer)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

What if you had to decide if a rocket was ready to launch? How would you figure it out? Hear from mechanical engineer Suzanne Slade who actually worked as a rocket engineer whose job it was to ensure the rocket was safe for launch. Hear from her as

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Lesson

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STEM Career Lesson: How do you map an underwater forest? (distance learning)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

How do you map an underwater forest? Hear from Dr. Brian Helmuth about life as an aquanaut, then try it yourself through visualization, fun classroom activities, interactive podcast episode, and a hands-on STEM Challenge! Can also be used for

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Career and Technical Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.4.2, SL.4.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.3

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STEM Career Lesson & Podcast: Why Do Teeth Decay? (Dentist)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Have you ever wondered why you have to brush your teeth? Why do teeth decay? Hear from Dr. Emily Swanson, DMD, (a REAL doctor of dental medicine-- a dentist!) about what happens to your teeth on a daily basis and how taking good care if them is so

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.3, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.7, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.5.2, W.5.2b, CCRA.W.2, W.3.2b

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Physical Science STEM Challenge & Podcast: Ion Collider! (distance learning)

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Make your own Ion Collider! In this activity students will listen to an online podcast where a physicist, Dr. Gene Van Buren, explains his work with an Ion Collider and how he uses it to understand the universe. Students complete guided questions to

Subjects:

Physics, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RST.6-8.7, RST.6-8.9

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Save the Crash-test Dummies Teacher Guide

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Looking for a unique way to teach Newton's Laws of Motion and forces? Use something kids probably ride in every day-- a vehicle! Learning about physics and the history of car safety engineering is FUN, just ask a crash-test dummy. This action-packed

Subjects:

Physics, Other (Social Studies - History), Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

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Digital Download PDF (5.89 MB)

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What is a Podcast? introduction to using podcasts video

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Podcasts are a fun and engaging tool to use in the classroom. If you are looking to get started, this 'what is a podcast' video is the perfect place to start! Learn what a podcast is and helpful listening tips for elementary students from children's

Subjects:

Science, Career and Technical Education, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Video Files, Lesson

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Video
Duration: 04:56

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Secret Science of Sports Book Teacher Guide

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

STEM and Sports go together like a baseball and a bat! Check out this awesome guide to how science, technology, engineering, and math are a part of every sport that is played. Great interactive learning including hands-on activities. This free

Subjects:

Applied Math, Physics, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Lesson

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Digital Download PDF (0.75 MB)

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Footprints Across the Planet Teacher Guide

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Every footprint―from the physical to the digital and the permanent to the fleeting―leaves a mark on Earth telling a story of the past, the present, or the future. What type of imprint will YOU leave?This FREE activity guide allows teachers to take a

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.K.3, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.8, RI.2.3, RI.2.7, RI.2.8, RI.3.1...

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Astronaut -Aquanaut Teacher Guide

By Jennifer Swanson -- Science ROCKS

Astronaut or Aquanaut? Let your students decide! Enjoy this FREE teacher's guide created in to be used with the book, Astronaut-Aquanaut: How Space Science and Sea Science Interact by Jennifer Swanson (NGKids) or by itself.

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3

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Digital Download PDF (2.46 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

11 years as a middle school science teacher. 10+ years as an award-winning STEM author for kids.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Parent's Choice Gold Award NSTA Best STEM book awards California Reading Assn Eureka Gold Award Florida Book Silver Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Chemistry from the U.S. Naval Academy M.S. Ed in K-8 Science Education from Walden University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Jennifer Swanson is a middle school science teacher for Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth and is also the award winning author of over 40+ nonfiction books for children, mostly about science and technology. Jennifer’s love of STEM began when she started a science club in her garage at the age of 7. While no longer working from the garage, Jennifer’s passion for science and technology resonates in all her books but especially, BRAIN GAMES (NGKids) and SUPER GEAR: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up (Charlesbridge), Astronaut-Aquanaut, and Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner, Save the Crash-test Dummies. Her books have received many accolades including the starred reviews, Booklist Best Tech books list, Green Earth Book Honor Award, a Florida Book Award, and multiple California Reading Association awards, and National Science Teaching BEST STEM awards. her BRAIN GAMES book was even #13 on the The Planets.org 50 Best Science books Ever Written. An accomplished and exciting speaker, Jennifer has presented at National NSTA conferences, the Highlights Foundation, the Atlanta Science Festival, the World Science Festival in NYC and the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival. Jennifer encourages kids (of all ages) to engage their curiosity and DISCOVER the Science all around them!