We are tied to the Ocean

The @exploratorium has a strong partnership with NOAA et al, but an even stronger relationship with the ocean. It's something we should all aspire to. Features: @saildrone, @NOAA_OMAO, @oceanexplorer, @Crey_Crey_

Water from above, water from below

Being a Bay, you'd think San Francisco was worried about sea-level rise. But what's coming up from under their feet is just as alarming and it's the poorest who will suffer worst. Featuring: @sfwater, @ResilientBay, @kzhill, @ejcw, @RainforClimate, @thinkwalks

How to make a graph the talk of the town

A #NGSS workshop by one of the talented @exploratorium Teacher Institute staff demonstrates a range of strategies that makes CO2 graphical data a lively conversation piece. A very useful set of resources for teaching climate change.

STEMming the tide of monotonous professional development

Spending the day with the @exploratorium 's Teacher Institute for their #STEM #NGSS conference was the proper way for teachers to enjoy their job on a Saturday! Featuring: @OfficialNGSS, @CAS_Arachnology, @aashuste, #CAngss

The ‘Beast from the East’?! What a load of hot air…

The 'Beast from the East' has its snowy, icy chaotic origins from a surprising source: too much heat. Featuring: @metoffice, metofficeUK, @ZLabe, @windyforecast, @beourguest, @alexdeakin

Language, culture, land: Entwined in the soul

A low-key, simple event 'spoke' powerfully to my soul. Language, culture and land. Featuring: @exploratorium, @baumfoundation, @CopperRiverWild, @OPC_California et al

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Teachers! I've created a syllabus index for my blog entries. Back soon with a post!

Weather can’t keep the climate at Bay…

San Franciscans can easily challenge the British when it comes to talking about the weather. Why is it so 'damn cold' here in the summer!?