Knowing science teachers like I do, I’m not surprised to see that they express a gamut of emotions and have some really innovative ideas about how to prepare for going back to school. A completely unscientific survey of the Twittersphere reveals a few gems that may help science teachers everywhere—or at least bring a smile to a few faces!

ICYMI: Teachers Gear up For #NGSS http://t.co/Z3ztxPrdhZ @TdiShelton #ngsschat

— Melissa Stugart (@MelissaStugart) August 14, 2015

The cats do not understand getting ready for the start of the school year. They have closed my laptop & are revolting.

— Alyson Beecher (@alybee930) August 15, 2015

Released the spider at school by my room. #spider#spiders#Bugs#insects#scienceisawesome#science… https://t.co/kNGLmfKllz

— Adam Taylor (@2footgiraffe) August 14, 2015

 

Lights, Camera, Learn: What are Engineers? #pictureperfectscience #nsta #studio214 http://t.co/Mf0vAxfJBu

— Andrea Parson (@ParsonAndrea) August 16, 2015

A. Simpson (Keheley) & C. Garvin (Vaughan) at Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy! #stemcobb #MEMTA2015 pic.twitter.com/RGhuphkQl7

— STEM Cobb (@STEMcobb) July 31, 2015

I need to admit something….. I am an NSTA nerd. 🙂 @NSTA #summer #teacherlife pic.twitter.com/ymGzwdEzao

— Holly Neill (@homelifescience) August 14, 2015

“So it appears that now I’m a chemistry teacher…” Have any advice or tips for this teacher? http://t.co/TehutOhdsB #chemchat #NGSS

— IT’S ABOUT TIME® (@ItsAboutTimeEDU) August 14, 2015

A teensy supermassive black hole on @nytimes Summer of Science series: http://t.co/1YWd6l0THY by @overbye#scichatpic.twitter.com/ulb9BCw27s

— Kim Kowal Arcand (@kimberlykowal) August 15, 2015

Tips for the First Days of School: The August issue of Book Beat is full of them! http://t.co/DlUP27WQU6#NSTApic.twitter.com/AXdGtGuhhd

— NatSciTeachAssoc (@NSTA) August 15, 2015

A #science discussion students will love: What “Inside Out” Got Wrong http://t.co/LUGDMoYm7W#scichat

— Curriculet (@curriculet) August 14, 2015

Set classroom culture with a classroom pledge #TchTogether http://t.co/VTuWLujrGq pic.twitter.com/ZEZqzxE5iS

— Teaching Channel (@TeachingChannel) August 15, 2015

Education-focused media: Come to @NASA_Johnson Sept. 15-16 to learn about #YearInSpace. http://t.co/ZUe7oWusl9 pic.twitter.com/6DgQpHCDfF

— Intl. Space Station (@Space_Station) August 15, 2015

 

Already registered #NSTA15 Reno! Can’t wait https://t.co/qcuBEwEnE8

— Jen Gutierrez (@jengutierrez18) July 26, 2015

< p dir="ltr" lang="en">NEW: Teach Climate Change Through Positive Action. #scichat #NSTA #ActOnClimate @naesp #mschat http://t.co/i0YibL0duA pic.twitter.com/aTp1jbheJP

— MiddleWeb (@middleweb) August 16, 2015

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