The exhibit hall is like a science teacher’s paradise! There are so many new things, as well as some tried and true ones. All of the major textbook and trade book publishers are here as well as many of the lab equipment and supply companies. The reps are eager to share their catalogs and demo their products. Some even have elaborate seating areas for the presentations and drawings for prizes. I was dazzled by all of the cool stuff! Being a bird watcher, one of my favorites is a motion-sensitive, all-weather camera that can be aimed at your birdfeeders to snap pictures remotely! Lots of microscopes, robotics, probes, models, software, and calculators, too. From maps and posters to pens, magnets, bookmarks, and rulers, there are also many “freebies” to take home. When I would get home, my students would always ask, “What did you bring us, Ms B?” What they didn’t know was that the most important things I brought home (in addition to the goodies for them) were new knowledge, lots of information, suggestions for improving my instruction, and memories of new friends.