Steve Kirsche

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[Steve Kirsche @SteveKirsche]

A3: Empowering the teachers will empower the students. #EinsteinFellows22

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A1: Belongingness begins with valuing EVERYONE, including their backgrounds, beliefs, and feelings. Even if we don't agree with everything someone believes, we need to respect the person. #EinsteinFellows22

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A1: I've had many great learning experiences out of the classroom. Hard to pick a most meaningful 1... Instead, I'd encourage all science teachers to look for all the experiences they can. It's helps u stay sharp and inspired which then benefits your students. #EinsteinFellows21

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@aHammock41 @joerogan @AviBittMD You tagged the wrong @SteveKirsch!!

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Perfect gift on Christmas morning - successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope! #UnfoldTheUniverse #JWST

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A3: Being part of @AEF_Program helped me helped me focus more beyond my own classroom. As teachers, we need to help other teachers more & more as we grow. That's why I moved from the classroom to be able to work with teachers. #EinsteinFellows21

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A2: Building a strong network of teacher friends is SO important! The best way to grow your network is to take advantage of opportunities (e.g. @PolarTREC & @AEF_Program). The friends you make through these programs will benefit you for the rest of your career!
#EinsteinFellows21

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A1: Teacher prep programs need to be strong in both content and teaching strategies. They need to be connected with awesome teachers. You can learn more from a great teacher than you can from a great professor. #EinsteinFellows21

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Intro: The 3 words I'd use to describe myself as a teacher would be: Improving, Caring, and Blessed. #EinsteinFellows21

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Here's a great aviation related resource for kids! Thanks @NASAaero

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Happy #NationalAviationDay ✈️

Orville, the flying squirrel loves to fly & wants to show you all about flight & the supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft.

With this @NASASTEM activity you can follow along & become an official NASA junior pilot!
https://t.co/LGk6ynmhmK

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A big thank you to everyone who took part in tonight #CitizenScience Twitter chat. I have so many new resources to look into! #EinsteinFellows20

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@STEMnaut

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@jlatchana I'm feeling like FL is being left out of the Cicada craze!

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@TheRealChandaJ @Team_eBird I haven't used that one. I'll have to give it a try!

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@MachinNorris And once they're invested in a topic they WANT to learn more about it!

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A3: Lots of great examples of #CitizenScience successes thru programs like @Foldit, @the_zooniverse, & my favorite, @NASA. Data used was from ALL ages - students can impact science research in a meaningful way. I wish more teachers used it w/their students. #EinsteinFellows20

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@GuarraiaMichael Great point. And, with so many different #CitizenScience projects in so many areas of science, it's relatively easy to find one that'll fit into almost any curriculum

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@AlmasiKama I think it helps students feel like what they do is actually valued by scientists and other STEM professionals which is great!

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@TheRealChandaJ @Team_eBird I like that eBird also helps me identify birds (which isn't something I'm very good at doing)

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A2: One of the best things about #CitizenScience is that it's available to anyone of any age. This gives e1 a seat at the table, allowing them to impact science in their own neighborhood. At the same time, it helps them grow their science skills & interest.
#EinsteinFellows20