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Presentations

 

Energy. Passion. Excitement. A dash of humor. A sprinkle of yuck-appeal. And a smattering of artifacts (fossils, snake skins, tree guts). That is what you'll get with Heather's programs & lesson plans.


"Heather is a female version of Bill Nye with the energy of Richard Simmons." - Fyffe School Media Specialist

All Time Favorites

*Asking Questions

*Wild about Research

*Asking Questions

 (Grades pK-3)
Faced with bizarre bugs and anomalies from nature, students practice their observation and thinking skills. This fast-paced session will have them buzzing with questions. Curiosities will soar! 

*Wild Discoveries

*Wild about Research

*Asking Questions

 (Grades 2-8)
Hot pink millipedes, slime-shooting worms, see-through frogs... glimpsing into scientists' journal entries, students make their own wild discoveries through careful observation and descriptive writing!  

*Wild about Research

*Wild about Research

*Wild about Research

 Grades 4-Adult)
Presented with wacky animals and stories of hands-on research -- in the form of a snake dissection -- students discover the fun side of research. Nature artifacts stimulate their own research questions. 

New Additions

How to Build a Book

Hack, Whack and Smack

Hack, Whack and Smack

 (Grades K-4)
Kids have questions: How do you make the cover? Where do the pictures come from? How do you stick it together? This session looks at both the publishing and the printing/binding process, so kids get answers. Hint: There's oil and water, lots of revision, and fancy folding involved! 

Hack, Whack and Smack

Hack, Whack and Smack

Hack, Whack and Smack

(Grades K-4)

During this look at how animals fight infections, kids discover weird and wacky facts about parasites and pathogens. The immune "warriors" make an appearance and kids witness a "germ" transmission. Who will catch bubble sickness? Better wash your hands!

Science is Sick!

Hack, Whack and Smack

Science is Sick!

(Grades 4-Adult)

Through stories of scientific discoveries, students grapple with data interpretation, hypothesis generation, natural selection, correlation/causation, etc. Time permitting, may include a look at the illustrator's process and/or a fun writing activity about word choice.

more Specialized Sessions

*Write Like a Scientist

*Write Like a Scientist

*Write Like a Scientist

 (Grades 2-5)
How does a scientist think? How do they discover information? What kinds of questions do they ask? Do they write too? Students will trace the development of one of Heather's works, inquire about the science, and discover the parallels with the writing process.  

*Mysteries and Methods

*Write Like a Scientist

*Write Like a Scientist

 (Grades 4-8)

Science detectives track down answers to nature's mysteries -- poop-shooting caterpillars, freaky frogs, brain-slurping bugs -- or at least they try. Students "get" the scientific method as they engage in a mystery themselves. They pose questions, make hypotheses, examine experiments, analyze data, experience surprise!

Dirt Detectives

*Write Like a Scientist

STEAMed about Roadkill

 (Grades 2-4)
Inspired by the detective aspect of science, students will get their hands dirty observing, comparing and contrasting soil samples. They will practice using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary. Discovering the mineral components, they will thrill at making face paint from soil! (Group size limited to 100) .  

 

STEAMed about Roadkill

STEAMed about Roadkill

STEAMed about Roadkill

 (Grades 4-Adult)
Designing bridges, making art from dead parts, doing the math to save mamas?!? When people get steaming mad about animals smooshed on the road, their science, math, technology, and art skills come out full force. This geek-friendly talk shares roadkill prevention measures and includes an engineering activity. (Group size limited to 50.)   

Writer's Workshops

STEAMed about Roadkill

Wild Women of Science

 (Grades 3-Adult)
Workshops are designed for the needs of each audience, but always include high energy, hands-on observation of weird, wacky nature artifacts.  Session may also include: speed inquiry, documenting details, sound maps, and - -ideally --  ultimate outdoor journalling experiences.

(Group sizes limited.)

Wild Women of Science

STEAMed about Roadkill

Wild Women of Science

(Grades K -Adult)

Let's look at the wild discoveries made by women. Students practice asking questions, hear stories of perseverance and learn how women of science have changed the world! Originally designed for Women's History Month, this program is appropriate all year long. 

Fees

In Person

Full Day $1300

Single session (schools) $400

Keynote (conference, festivals, etc.) $600

(plus travel from Ardmore, AL)


Virtual Visits     

*Starred sessions work well virtually

Full Day $700

Single Session $200

Q & A (30 minutes) $75


Professional Development 

Half Day $800

Full Day $1500

(plus travel from Ardmore, AL)

Presentations are adapted to the needs of the audience. Signings available after presentations.

Need Funding?

Try DonorsChoose.org. 

Check out this grant list from author Sucheta Rawal. If you are in central Alabama, look into mini-grants at https://alaudubon.org/minigrants/

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Presentation Prep

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Book Order Form (Author-Author.net) (docx)

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Author Visit Flier (doc)

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  • Teachers' guides (found on book pages)
  • Backmatter in each book
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Covers & Photos

Cover Sick! (JPG)

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Cover What's In Your Pocket (jpg)

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Cover Who Gives A Poop (jpg)

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Cover Bugs Dont Hug (jpg)

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Cover Something Rotten (png)

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Cover Little Monsters (jpg)

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Head shot Casual (jpg)

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Heather with Kids (jpg)

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Journalling Tree (jpg)

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Signing Something Rotten (png)

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With Microscope (jpg)

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With Roadkill Boar (JPG)

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Informal Text Features VideoS

1. Intro & Outdoor Office

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2. Welcome to my Indoor Office

3. Table of contents as a Map

4. Table of Contents to Select a Book

5. Table of Contents as a Preview

6. Using an Index

Lessons & Extensions

Teachers Guide BDH Charlesbridge color (pdf)Download
Asking Questions (Grades K-3) (docx)Download
Write Like a Scientist (Grades 2-6) (docx)Download
All in the Details (Grades 2-8) (docx)Download
Sound Map (All Grades) (docx)Download
All about Voice (Grades 2-adult) (docx)Download
Teachers Guide How Rude (pdf)Download
Bump headed lace (pdf)Download
Scat Cards (pdf)Download

Heather L. Montgomery

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