Support and Resources for “Classroom” Science Teachers

My original focus for ScienceSuitcase.org was on supporting science teachers in their own classrooms. Like everyone else, I’m shifting to make due with what I have a home, and trying to still make a contribution. I not only have a lot of “sciency” things at home already, but am also pretty good at cooking up novel approaches and hands on activities ( If I may so so myself). I am also able to purchase things that would be useful to many teachers. I especially want to support teachers in schools that serve low income students, with priority for NYC public schools.

I would like to offer science teachers the virtual use of my resources- which I can use in a way that would serve a particular service to you. Please let me know what you might be interested in collaborating about/with, so I can get a better sense of what YOU teachers need and want the most.

Here is a smattering of the things at home that I can use for you to use in your virtual classrooms. Please leave comments or email me at Dr. Sascha (at) sciencesuitcase.org

1. Access to real scientists who could possibly come “visit” your online classes. I am NOT offering visits by scientists who would talk about SARS-CoV-2 , rather ones who would talk about their research. I can also advise on how to reach out directly to professionals.
2. Live organisms
   1. planaria
   2. wax worms
   3. daphnia
   4. cyclops
   5. yeast
   6. wild caught flies (you can do this too!)
   7. elodia and other good plants for viewing live plant cells
   8. living algea and protists of all kinds (wild!)
   9. tons of house plants
   10. fruit and vegis for food and sprouted for growth! ( I bet you already have this too!) ex. Red cabbage for making a ph indicator.
3. Equipment
   1. 4-400X microscopes with imaging via iphone attachment
   2. gel electrophoresis rig
   3. mini PCR machine
   4. pipetmen various sizes 1-1000ul and tips
   5. Spiker boxes for neuroscience (but don’t know them well- )
   6. A variety of thermometers, including 10 of the same
4. Other
   1. bacterial petri dishes, +/- antibiotics
   2. ph paper, along with a range of basic- acid
   3. magnifying glasses
   4. iphone microscopes

I’ll add to this as I think of things…. let’s collaborate.