STEM on the Shelf Sean Musselman

Ocean educator and New England Aquarium Teacher Services Supervisor, Corrine Steever shares the extraordinary efforts the New England Aquarium and its volunteers make to save cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Her and the New England Aquarium's focus on local level conservation efforts is brought to life through the book Every Turtle Counts by Sara Hoagland Hunter, and illustrated by Susan Spellman.



Host, Sean Musselman shares an adult and picture book pairing of titles exploring the lessons learned from our animal friends written by New Hampshire author, Sy Montgomery: "The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness" and "How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals" illustrated by Rebecca Green.



Learn more about the New England Aquarium's programs for educators and turtles conservancy efforts by visiting them online at NEAQ.org



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Elementary classroom teacher, Crystal Muise-Keating shares her "Sketch to Stretch" strategy to support student informative and explanatory writing alongside the book "Animals Nobody Loves" by Seymour Simon.

Host, Sean Musselman shares the wonderful tale of herpetologist pioneer, "Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles" by Patricia Valdez and illustrated by Felicita Sala. 

Learn more about the Sketch to Stretch strategy by visiting this resource page produced by the Illinois School Board of Education.

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STEM on the Shelf is for parents, educators, librarians, and learning- enthusiasts eager to explore the scientific world with the children in their lives. During each episode, elementary science educator, father, and host, Sean Musselman swaps STEM-themed books with a guest while discussing strategies and scientific habits of mind for the curious-kid in all of us.

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