Heather Mathews

OWL OHES Message (4-14-21). lnks.gd/2/TPWn58

If we find ancient life on Mars, we'll have @NASAAstrobio scientists like Dr. Kennda Lynch to thank! She studies extreme environments on Earth as models for characterizing habitable places & searching for other planetary life. Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth: go.nasa.gov/3b9UdTb

"Kids enjoy science, but they don’t always remember that science is all around them," writes fifth-grade science teacher Pete Barnes. Young students can investigate sound, light, and other phenomena at home—while getting a break from screens. edutopia.org/article/low-te…

Our third graders went on a virtual field trip during lunch today with experts from the Orkin Insect Zoo at the @NMNH. What a cool tie-in to the Ladybug exhibits our students created as part of a PBL earlier this year. @ProvidenceES @FCPSScience #PBL #Insects

Dancing across the night sky, Jupiter and Saturn will make their showstopping move on Dec. 21 when they align to form what's known as the "Great Conjunction." Here's how you can watch: go.nasa.gov/37nMVul 📸 : @NASAHQphoto

Due to expected inclement weather, all FCPS students will participate in synchronous virtual learning (teacher-led) on Dec. 16. Division Operations are Open, School Building Work Spaces are Not Available. fcps.edu