Sally Ride Science Connects the Classroom to the Working World with the New Blog Topic, "Science Careers"

(San Diego, CA) - When students are asked what they want to be when they grow up, many say a doctor or firefighter or movie star. But how about an astrobiologist or medical illustrator or forest ecologist? This month, teachers can investigate the wide world of science careers with the Sally Ride Science™ blog at http://sallyridescience.com. The new “Science Careers” blog theme runs through the month of October, with new postings Mondays and Thursdays.

The “Science Careers” blog provides teachers with innovative ways to connect the classroom to the “real world” and discuss the many ways science is used in everyday life. Teachers can introduce students to the myriad of science careers available today, and encourage students to think about their own interests and future goals.

The first blog entry, “Scientists: Geniuses or Hard Workers?” is authored by Catherine Ivey Lee, a journalist and writer for Sally Ride Science who has interviewed numerous scientists for the company’s educational publications. In this blog entry, Ivey Lee dispels the notion that people are either born scientists or not. Using real-life examples, she explains that while some scientists were whizzes at math and science as young children, others worked very hard to succeed — and love what they do. She also emphasizes the critical role teachers play in encouraging children to stick with it, even when things get tough.

Subsequent postings to the “Science Careers” blog will be authored by Dr. Karen Flammer and Julie Barncastle. Flammer is a space physicist at the University of California, San Diego, and one of the founders of Sally Ride Science. Barncastle is one of the leaders of the Sally Ride Science after school program at Arrowhead Elementary, a NASA Explorer School in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

About the Sally Ride Science Blog

The Sally Ride Science blog features a series of science-themed entries to help teachers illustrate real world applications of science concepts and spark lively classroom discussions. Designed for grades four through eight, the blog includes ideas to engage students as they explore the exciting world of science.

 

About Sally Ride Science

Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to supporting girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals; TOYchallenge, a national toy design competition for grades 5-8; educator institutes; summer camps; and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, a science newsletter, and Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. All together, our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun. For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com or call 1-800-561-5161.