I am definitely a science geek, and yesterday fully confirmed it. There are so many neat science toys for kids – I have to say, I’m a little jealous.
The plush Swine Flu from GIANTmicrobes
I should probably explain. We currently have a booth in the exhibit hall at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, also known as CAST. This is the annual conference for the Science Teachers Association of Texas, and the exhibit hall is always PACKED with booths related to science teaching. Microscopes, lab kits, text books, replica skulls, you name it, you can find it at CAST. I even saw a bin full of plush microbes – this year’s new addition is Swine Flu.
My job at CAST was not actually to walk around and drool over new science books and fun gadgets, of course, although that is definitely a perk. The Houston Zoo booth is there for two reasons – to promote our school programs and to spread the word about our upcoming Educator Day. I do enjoy talking to the teachers that stop by our booth. It always surprises me how far some schools will travel for a field trip to our zoo, and how many people don’t realize that our ZooMobile program will bring the zoo to them!
If you are a science teacher in the area, hopefully we’ll see you at CAST. Our booth is in the Informal Science Education area (or, as I overheard one teacher say, the “funner side”) of the Exhibit Hall. I already took my turn at the table, but I may ask one of my coworkers to pick up a GIANTmicrobe for me tomorrow. Perhaps bird flu, if they have it…
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These are the best! I have always wanted a complete set for myself. don’t fret you are not the only science geek out there!