Catch the Science Bug
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
About the store
The Catch the Science Bug Foundation’s mission is to excite, engage, and empower children, especially under-represented groups like girls and minorities about science and science careers. The goal is that we want kids to KNOW that they too could make valuable contributions to society by utilizing science and related fields in private or professional life, whether it be discovering a cure for cancer or installing a low-flow shower head.
Kim Bent, a former scientist and science teacher with a B.S. and M.S. in environmental science, desired to share her love of science with young children. Kim realized that after teaching high school science, if students had a better educational foundation in STEM, high school courses would be not be as challenging and frustrating to students. In 2000, she launched Catch the Science Bug Traveling Programs, where she brought hands-on and interactive science lessons to grades Pre K-8.
The success of these educational traveling programs, along with comprehensive evaluations, demonstrated that Catch the Science Bug could reach a larger audience through broadcast. Kim created the non-profit organization, Catch the Science Bug Foundation, Inc. to produce and distribute the television series, entitled Catch the Science Bug. The original pilot was produced under the direction of Rex Trailer, former host of the popular Boston children’s television program Boomtown. The non-profit status became official in December 2004. Grant writing commenced in 2005 as well as filming the first three episodes using volunteers. Nine episodes are now complete and airing via PBS Rhode Island (WSBE). These episodes will be released as downloads SOON!
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Poem Celebrating the Earth with Questions and Answers
This poem is great for EARTH DAY!!! Help your students raise their awareness of the magnificent of the earth as well as what they can do now and in the future to care for the earth. This package includes: 1) A graphic of the poem "In Awe" on a photo of the earth in jpg format 2) Ten questions about the poem in MS word 3) Answers to those questions in MS Word The objective of this package is to help all readers of the poem appreciate how the Earth sustains life with its many resources, to help
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.4
, CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.L.5
+4
Water Usage Calculations
The average person uses between 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. You may be thinking, ” There is no way I use that much water.” Try calculating the amount of water you use in one day! The watch our To: Faucets From: Clouds PBS Rhode Island episode. Find it on vimeo.com! All proceeds go to the Catch the Science Bug Foundation to help us maintain our free educational website at www.sciencebug.org. Purchase our PBS Rhode Island episodes on vimeo.com. Find us by searching for Catch the Scienc
3rd - 8th
Math, Science
Insect Observation Investigation
These worksheets are great for building observations skills in children as well as helping them to be curious about the world around them. These worksheets ask children to observe an insect that they see in their environment, learn more about the animal through research, and draw a picture of the animal. These same worksheets can be used for many different insects. While watching the insect in its natural environment also builds mindfulness and present moment awareness. All proceeds go to the
2nd - 6th
Environment, Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+1
Tree Observation Investigation
These worksheets are great for building observations skills in children as well as helping them to be curious about the world around them. These worksheets ask children to observe a tree that they see in their environment, learn more about the animal through research, and draw a picture of the tree. These same worksheets can be used again and an again for different types of trees. Observing and drawing the tree, also builds mindfulness and present moment awareness. All proceeds go to the Catch
2nd - 8th
Environment, Science
Plant Observation Investigation
These worksheets are great for building observations skills in children as well as helping them to be curious about the world around them. These worksheets ask children to observe a that they see in their environment, learn more about the plant through research, and draw a picture of the plant. These same worksheets can be used for many different plants. While drawing the plant in its natural environment also builds mindfulness and present moment awareness. All proceeds go to the Catch the Sci
1st - 6th
Environment, Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
Colors in a Leaf
This activity uses chromatography, which is a separation technique to be able to isolate different parts of a gas or liquid mixture. It this activity, students use chromatography to figure out the different colors that a green leaf will show in the fall. All proceeds go to the Catch the Science Bug Foundation to help us maintain our free educational website at www.sciencebug.org. Purchase our PBS Rhode Island episodes on vimeo.com. Find us by searching for Catch the Science Bug! Great for gr
2nd - 6th
Environment, Physical Science, Science
Acid Rain Investigation
This is a fun experiment to see the effects of acid rain on plants. It uses different concentrations of vinegar water to mimic acid rain. This lessons helps students understand how our actions impact the environment. "Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic
1st - 5th
Environment, Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
Animal Observation Investigation
These worksheets are great for building observations skills in children as well as helping them to be curious about the world around them. These worksheets ask children to observe an animal that they see in their environment, learn more about the animal through research, and draw a picture of the animal. These same worksheets can be used for many different animals. While watching the animal in its natural environment also builds mindfulness and present moment awareness. All proceeds go to the
1st - 8th
English Language Arts, Performing Arts, Science
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
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The Catch the Science Bug Foundation’s mission is to excite, engage, and empower children, especially under-represented groups like girls and minorities about science and science careers. The goal is that we want kids to KNOW that they too could make valuable contributions to society by utilizing science and related fields in private or professional life, whether it be discovering a cure for cancer or installing a low-flow shower head.
Kim Bent, a former scientist and science teacher with a B.S. and M.S. in environmental science, desired to share her love of science with young children. Kim realized that after teaching high school science, if students had a better educational foundation in STEM, high school courses would be not be as challenging and frustrating to students. In 2000, she launched Catch the Science Bug Traveling Programs, where she brought hands-on and interactive science lessons to grades Pre K-8.
The success of these educational traveling programs, along with comprehensive evaluations, demonstrated that Catch the Science Bug could reach a larger audience through broadcast. Kim created the non-profit organization, Catch the Science Bug Foundation, Inc. to produce and distribute the television series, entitled Catch the Science Bug. The original pilot was produced under the direction of Rex Trailer, former host of the popular Boston children’s television program Boomtown. The non-profit status became official in December 2004. Grant writing commenced in 2005 as well as filming the first three episodes using volunteers. Nine episodes are now complete and airing via PBS Rhode Island (WSBE). These episodes will be released as downloads SOON!
Teaching style
Make concepts come to life through visual representations and hands-on activities!
REVIEWS
"I thought you were excellent. Our kids loved it."
Wiet Bacheller, Third Grade Teacher, Tisbury Elementary, Tisbury, MA
"I really liked it. It was informative. There were many different activities that connected to the video."
Maria Burgess, Second Grade Teacher, Mayo School, Holden, MA
"Thank you for the terrific programs you presented on Tuesday. Children and adults enjoyed you and the drilling was fantastic. Rebecca and I both loved your presentation and I know the children were excited about their maps."
Debbie Foley, Children’s Librarian, Newton Free Library
"It was great. Good hands-on. Good audience participation. Engaging."
Bonnie Campbell, Third Grade Teacher, Mayo School Holden, MA
The preschoolers had a blast. It (the program) kept them engaged the entire time."
Jeanine Williamson, Pre-School Teacher Round Hill Nursery School
"Good connection to students' understanding. Great multi-media presentation! The hands-on activities were excellent!"
Nancy Farrell, Third Grade Teacher, Mayo School, Holden, MA
Awards & shining teacher moments
Silver Choice Parents’ Award 2011 Small Screen for PBS Rhode Island series
Silver Choice Parents Award 2010 for Website
Top-Rated Educational Nonprofit in the United States Award 2010 by users on Greatnonprofits.org
American Library Association Great Website for Kids Award 2009
Martha Stewart's Doer of the Week Award 2009
Worcester Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award 2004
Spirit of the Land Award: Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Education 2002 by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee
My own education history
BS and MA from Boston College in Environmental Science
Additional biographical information
Lots more free stuff on our website at http://www.sciencebug.org!
Check out the BLOG!!!!
Traveling programs: www.catchthesciencebug.com
See us on YouTUBE as well!
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