STEM Mom

• Exploring Rocks – A Creative Interpretation
  Abigail got ready It was a new day Time for adventure To get on their way She packed her notebook And magnifying glass Off to explore Maybe look at the grass Her mom packed some lunch A change of clothes too Never too prepared When you don’t know what you’ll do Off they went To… Continue reading Exploring Rocks – A Creative Interpretation
• Why Do The Leaves Change Color?
  If you live in the northern temperate regions around the world the leaves are changing colors and falling. This causes many people to put away their lawn mowers and break out their rakes and leaf blowers. I remember jumping into freshly made leaf piles as a kid, much to my father’s dismay, spreading all the… Continue reading Why Do The Leaves Change Color?
• Questions to Ask Your Kid
  From personal experience and interactions with other parents we want our children to grow up to be the best people they can be. And sometimes it is exhausting; there are definitely times where it is easier just to give them the answers or do it for them but ultimately that makes it harder on them… Continue reading Questions to Ask Your Kid
• Trying to Avoid Microaggressions When Teaching Genetics
  If you’ve been part of this world for the past few years and you’re not hiding under a rock somewhere (while I might understand that desire, I know it is impractical) you have heard of political or societal impacts of trans rights.  As I was teaching genetics this year to first year high school biology classes during a pandemic I realized that… Continue reading Trying to Avoid Microaggressions When Teaching Genetics
• What is the new moon?
  Do you ever look up into the night sky and wonder? What is going on up there? Are there aliens? Still looking. Are we made up of stardust? Yes. Are we the center of the universe? In a manner of speaking. Is the moon made of cheese? No. And lastly, why does the moon look… Continue reading What is the new moon?

About Me:

I’m a mom of one daughter, I have a BS in Environmental Science, and MS in Biology, and teach HS science. On this page I’m trying to share easy (and inexpensive) ways to investigate the natural world and answers to some of the “Why?” questions children always have.