S1.Ep.14: Hands On Learning Using Real Life Events

It's time to turn the everyday into extraordinary learning opportunities! On this episode, Nancy is joined by Dr. Erica Colón and talk about encouraging and facilitating hands-on learning for students by leveraging real life events. ---Dr. Erica Colón is a distinguished educator and author known for her influential work in science curriculum and instruction. As a National Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience teaching various science disciplines across grades 6-12, she profoundly understands the importance of student engagement.Her commitment to enhancing science education led her to establish Nitty Gritty Science, LLC, in 2012, where she serves as the founder and CEO. Through this venture, Dr. Colón creates and publishes captivating science resources and curriculum materials that have gained widespread recognition and adoption in classrooms worldwide. Beyond her educational contributions, Dr. Colón is active on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where she shares insights, science demos, learning strategies, and engaging content under the handle @nittygrittyscience. She is currently working on her next book Science In The Wild, which will be available in the summer of 2024! Explore her work and resources at www.nittygrittyscience.com.