Jane Hunt

“Too many times we're trying to do science in a concrete room. Science is outside. Kids want to get their hands dirty and feel silt versus clay. Now we have the lesson plans. All we need to do is find the dirt.” -teacher participant Join fellow Ohio science teachers* at Highbanks Metro Park for a […]

There's no better example for teaching plant science than the MOST successful plants on earth: WEEDS. Educators: if you teach biology, environmental science, ecology, middle school science, or photosynthesis in your classroom, Why Weeds Succeed is for you. During this hour-long LIVE event, we'll weed out the mysteries of plant science with the Ohio State […]

ChickQuest, a Classroom Journey Through the Life Cycle of Chickens, is a 4-H School Enrichment Program that challenges students to use Science, Engineering, and Technology to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, these lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young […]

Chickenology: (n.) the collaborative study of life science standards by focusing on the ancestry, traits, and behaviors of a familiar organism–the chicken Teach life science in grades 6–12 by taking a closer look at chickens. Tooled specifically for Ohio Biology standards, Chickenology prepares your students well for state testing and earning that science seal! GrowNextGen […]

Chickenology: (n.) the collaborative study of life science standards by focusing on the ancestry, traits, and behaviors of a familiar organism–the chicken Teach genetics and engineering in grades 6–12 by taking a closer look at chickens. GrowNextGen teacher leaders will guide you in how to implement Chickenology with your middle grades life science students based […]