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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of parrot nutrition, exploring their diverse dietary needs based on findings of scientific research on what parrots eat in the wild. Dr. Jason Crean shares what makes up a parrot's natural diet and the importance of replicating this diversity in captivity. We also explore the benefits of avian teas, which pellets are best, how to feed your birds and more!Key Points:Lorikeet DietToucan DietParrot DietPellets for ParrotsDiverse Foods for ParrotsWhy a Raw Food Diet is so ImportantCan behaviours improve with diet?Portion sizes to feedFats in a Parrot DietDebunking Myths on Toxic FoodsAvian TeasSpecial Guests:Dr Jason Crean @drjasoncrean biologist, educator and consultant who specializes in all species education.“They are surviving, but parrots are opportunistic, so they can eat all kinds of different things” - Dr. Jason Crean Links:https://www.drcrean.com/drcrean-home https://biobirdblends.company.site/ https://www.theparrotshop.ca/search.asp?keyword=biodiversity Connect with us on Instagram @theparrotpodcast https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/
Dr. Jason Crean is a professor teaching biology with a specialization in animal nutrition. Discover how he landed in this opportunity to promote something incredible with Dr. Karen becker.
Dr. Jason Crean is a professor teaching biology with a specialization in animal nutrition. Discover how he landed in this opportunity to promote something incredible with Dr. Karen Becker.
Life of the School Podcast: The Podcast for Biology Teachers
In this episode, I chatted with several teachers who will be presenting at the 2019 NABT Conference in Chicago. My conversations are with Tanea Hibler from Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, AZ; Jason Crean from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL; Mark Little from Broomfield High School in Broomfield, CO; Chris Monsour from Columbian High School in Tiffin, OH; Bob Kuhn from Centennial High School in Roswell, GA, Lindsey L’Ecuyer from Andover High School in Andover, Ma; and Stephen Traphagen from Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, IL.
Our guest today, Jason Crean, MS Bio, EdD shares with us the powerful impacts NGSS storylines have on student learning. He share what works in a NGSS high school classroom shares many resources for teachers such as where to get high quality NGSS aligned units. Join our Facebook Group and comment to be entered in our monthly giveaway. And remember, you're phenomenal!
Our guest today, Jason Crean, MS Bio, EdD shares with us the powerful impacts NGSS storylines have on student learning. He share what works in a NGSS high school classroom shares many resources for teachers such as where to get high quality NGSS aligned units. Join our Facebook Group and comment to be entered in our monthly giveaway. And remember, you’re phenomenal!
Life of the School Podcast: The Podcast for Biology Teachers
Jason Crean teaches biology at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois and both biology and preservice science teaching courses at Saint Xavier University, in Chicago. Jason has been recognized for his excellence in teaching by being been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching in 2009, the High School Science Teacher of the Year from AAAS in 2010, the Golden Apple Award in 2016, just to name a few of his many awards. Jason serves as Past President for the Illinois Science Teachers Association, President for the Illinois Association of Biology Teachers, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Association of Presidential Awardees in Science Teaching and the College Board's National Science Advisory Panel. Jason began the NGSS Biology Storylining Working Group in which he has collaborated with other teachers to create a full NGSS aligned biology course using six coherent storyline units that are now used across the country and internationally.
MuggleNet Academia is a comprehensive insight into the literary thematic elements and scholastic endeavors that author J.K. Rowling has provided in her writings of the Harry Potter series. We look through the entire Harry Potter series for various elements in alchemy, literary components, composition attributes, as well as available classes at Universities and Colleges around the world, and various unique studies that are being implemented today. In this Lesson, we examine some of the Fantastic Beasts found within the Harry Potter series and other Fantastic Beasts found within the schoolbooks from 2001. Joining us on the show is Dr. Melissa Aaron of California Polytechnic Institute of Pomona, California and Biology/Zoology instructor Jason Crean of Lyons Township High School and St. Xavier University and Aurora University. We also discuss what we hope to se within the new film series Fantastic Beasts as screenplayed by author J.K. Rowling. Thank you for listening.