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Ep. 27: Storytelling in the science classroom
In this episode, Eugene and Matt talk about storytelling and the value that stories bring to learning and in particular, learning science. They relate to their own experiences using storytelling, describe some of the latest research, and offer tips for ho
Ep. 26: Interview with Tiffany Boyd from Classrooms for Climate Action
In this episode, Eugene and Matt are joined by a special guest, Tiffany Boyd. Tiffany is a retired teacher who taught for 27 years in Boulder, CO and now runs the organization Classrooms for Climate Action (C4CA). Eugene and Matt talk with Tiffany about h
Ep 25: Eugene talks science, climate, and Green Ninja on the podcast Science is Cool Unplugged
Eugene talks about how to be a good science thinker on the ScIC Science is Cool Unplugged podcast with PocketLab co-founder, Dave Bakker. The podcast follows a similar theme as the very popular Science is Cool (ScIC) virtual unconferences that PocketLa
Ep 24: Eugene talks Green Ninja on the podcast Pod of Gold
Eugene talks about Green Ninja with Pod of Gold hosts Stefanie B. Overbeck and Mel Wymore. The Pod of Gold podcast is created to inspire creative activism and social innovation as they believe the successful evolution of human society will require a profo
Ep 23: Eugene talks Carbon Footprints on the podcast Your World, Your Money
Eugene and Dr. Steve Westlake (Cardiff University) were recently guests on the podcast, Your Money, Your World, where the focus of the episode was Understanding Our Carbon Footprints. We decided to rebroadcast the episode because we felt that many of ou
Ep 22: Interview with Katie Worth, author of Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America
In this episode, Eugene and Matt talk to Katie Worth about her new book and what her extensive research can teach us about climate change education in the U.S.Resources mentioned in this episode:Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America by Kat
Ep 21: Saving the Monarchs
Eugene and Matt have recently helped create a new series of free and open lessons on climate change called Saving the Monarchs. In this episode, Eugene and Matt discuss the inspiration for creating these lessons, some of the design decisions they made alo
Ep 20: Exploring Outdoor Education and NGSS
In this episode, Eugene and Matt are joined by a special guest, Tashanda Giles-Jones. Tashanda is a teacher at Environmental Charter Middle School in Inglewood, California, and she shares some of the work shes done to help students become leaders in thei
Ep 19: Teachers share their experiences and advice during the lockdown
In this special episode, Eugene mainly listens in to a small group of teachers who share their experiences and offer advice on how to engage students within this challenging remote learning environment. The discussion is fascinating and offers insights in
Ep 18: Interview with Dr. Okhee Lee - Part 2: Science and Language
Our special conversation with Dr. Okhee Lee continues now with a focus on language learning and the role it should play in our science classrooms. Okhee has established a national reputation for her work and thinking around this subject and our...