Heather Schneider

Informal science & #edtech educator/learner ~ Assistant Director of Learning Programs @shedd_aquarium @SheddLearning ~ Tweets are my own

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

It's a beautiful morning for the Science Educator Conference at Shedd. Follow #SheddEducator today for live tweets during the conference.

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

How do sharks 🦈 eat? What do animals need to survive in the Amazon Rainforest 🌴? What is the year in the life of a penguin 🐧 like? Explore those questions, and more, with Live from Behind the Scenes 🎥, Shedd's virtual field trips! More details here: https://t.co/vGMUQzUWln

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

🚨Register for the 2022 Shedd Science Educator Conference on Nov. 5th! 📅This day-long PD opportunity includes three session tracks, a light breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, classroom resources, parking & raffles.https://t.co/ZiUZ9dvDDs

[Saint Patrick HS @SaintPatrickHS]

The Aquatic Science class spent the day with the Shedd education staff as they explored Northerly Island identifying wildlife, checking water quality and fishing in the harbor with the Park District staff! #ShamrockPride

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

Teen Council members had the opportunity to join Senator Durbin and @SheddAquaCEO as they announced $1 million in funding for habitat restoration, youth and community opportunity, and research along the Chicago River's South Branch. #SheddTeens are excited to make an impact!

[Heather Schneider @hschneider04]

@KKleespies Thank you! 🙏

[Kate Kleespies @KKleespies]

Super important session on culturally relevant teaching practices. How can we get to the more transformational level? #NSTA22

[Shedd Aquarium @shedd_aquarium]

We have fantastic news! $1 million in funding has been secured for restoration efforts along our beautiful South Branch of the Chicago River. This River Habitat Conservation and Restoration Initiative will...(1/3)

[NASA @NASA]

Better together. International collaboration gave us the most powerful space telescope ever made, and the deepest infrared views of the universe ever seen. With our partners at @ESA and @CSA_ASC, the science can begin. Together we #UnfoldTheUniverse: https://t.co/oFA1ja4jeP

[Bridget Coughlin PhD @SheddAquaCEO]

At @shedd_aquarium, our vision is a world thriving with aquatic life, surrounded by people who love, understand and protect it. In order to broaden the ways we protect this blue planet, today we announced a new ESG investment portfolio focused on sustainability. (1 of 2)

[Shedd Aquarium @shedd_aquarium]

Everybody poops...even octopuses! At 17 seconds, look for a long, noodle-like string and then whoosh: a rush of octo poop!

Octopuses get rid of waste through their siphon—the same body part they use to propel themselves through the water.

[Dunn Museum @DunnMuseum]

The #DunnMuseum in #Libertyville is a #BlueStarMuseum! 🇺🇸 Starting tomorrow, active-duty military personnel (with ID) and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, can enjoy FREE admission at the Museum, through Labor Day. Plan your visit: https://t.co/7k4PBcUa1k

[Shedd Research @SheddResearch]

On May 21 we celebrated World Fish Migration Day. Thanks to @bluemayfly for beautiful postcards of migratory fishes we could share with Shedd guests. We also displayed a migratory fish flag made by high school students from St. Pats.

[Heather Schneider @hschneider04]

This morning, after a not so great 2hr commute, I was welcomed into work with a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers & garden greens. Today is going to be a great day! 😊💐🙏

Thank you @shedd_aquarium's John @zofieschoice & Charlotte! #grateful4you #grateful

[Woodland District 50 @Woodland50News]

Would you just look at this good boy?! Truett looks so professional in his school picture. Truett is a service dog who just loves working with kids in the W. And they totally love him right back. #LifeintheW @d50intermediate

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

Teacher PD 10/20: Explore methods & tools used by coral reef researchers 🤿 in this virtual workshop. Get up close with corals 🔎, learn more about coral reef research & restoration; explore activities to simulate research in the classroom 🎒#SheddEducator https://t.co/JDgmBpFxYX

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

On World Teachers' Day, we want to thank educators for all they do to nourish & support the curiosity of students about the natural world🌏. To nourish THEIR curiosity & minds, we have 3 ✨new✨ Teacher In-Service programs open for registration! https://t.co/Rl2ibOEz3m

[Learning with Shedd @SheddLearning]

PLEASE SHARE: New position posting with @shedd_aquarium's Learning & Community Team, Director of Community Partnerships and Impact! This position will play a key role in advancing equitable partnerships in local communities. 🐠

https://t.co/rfbZyeFGN3

[Bridget Coughlin PhD @SheddAquaCEO]

Today is a historic day for our state! Honored to host @JBPritzker as he signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act at @shedd_aquarium. Illinois is truly making waves of change in addressing #climatechange.