Frequently Emailed Questions with Answers
If you do not see your answer in the drop-down questions below (click on each to expand), the last question box contains our email information. We try to respond between 4-5 business days*.
We don't send email newsletters or spam; see our website's privacy policy at the bottom of this page.
*Please note, we love our community! But as there are only two of us, we may be unable to respond to an email if the email is answered in a Q&A box below (as our response would be identical), contains an attached file, or involves a platform that we can't participate in at this time.
We don't send email newsletters or spam; see our website's privacy policy at the bottom of this page.
*Please note, we love our community! But as there are only two of us, we may be unable to respond to an email if the email is answered in a Q&A box below (as our response would be identical), contains an attached file, or involves a platform that we can't participate in at this time.
May I use something you created in my presentation, course, project, social media, etc?
Please see our terms of use which explains how our different creations (videos, handouts, GIFs, comics, etc) may be used. If you still have a question, there is an email link in the last question box of this Q&A! At the bottom of our terms of use page, we also mention the most common "terms of use" issues we deal with regarding our work. Please help us avoid "terms of use" issues as this takes away precious time from creating.
I found you on YouTube, but I noticed you create more than just videos. Can you tell me all the the things that you make?
Sure! Please check out this page, which has a list of all the things we create currently!
Also, below are the social media accounts we run. We are most active on Youtube and our linktree.
Also, below are the social media accounts we run. We are most active on Youtube and our linktree.
Linktree: /amoebasisters
YouTube: @AmoebaSisters
Instagram: @AmoebaSistersOfficial
Facebook: @AmoebaSisters
TikTok: @AmoebaSistersOfficial
Twitter/X: @AmoebaSisters
Tumblr: @AmoebaSisters
Pinterest: @AmoebaSisters
YouTube: @AmoebaSisters
Instagram: @AmoebaSistersOfficial
Facebook: @AmoebaSisters
TikTok: @AmoebaSistersOfficial
Twitter/X: @AmoebaSisters
Tumblr: @AmoebaSisters
Pinterest: @AmoebaSisters
I am unable to access one (or more) of your YouTube videos?
Usually this is related to one of the below three issues:
(1) Selective Filtering of YouTube Videos at a school/district/institution:
You may be playing the video within a school/district/institution network or on a school/district/institution device that made a change to their filter settings. Depending on filter changes, this can affect the ability to view some videos on YouTube. We do want to point out that enabling YouTube's "standard" restricted mode (which many school districts like to use to block inappropriate videos/YouTube comments) will not affect our videos. Our videos will still play on YouTube's "standard" restricted mode! However, some networks enable additional filtering in addition to YouTube's standard restricted mode that can affect viewing of videos, including ours, on YouTube. This information here in this blog from Google may be helpful. It shows how a school district can choose to enable the ability to view specific videos/allow certain channels on their settings even if they have turned on a more strict filter setting. School districts may not be aware of these controls and sharing this with your tech department may provide a solution. Not sure if what you are experiencing is related to filtering? Check to see if videos are missing or inaccessible from our official playlist- as of May 2022, we have over 80 videos there (with an additional video typically added monthly).
(2) Complete Block on YouTube at a school/district/institution:
YouTube is one of the largest global video sharing platforms available, and it offers many educational videos exclusively on its platform. In cases where a school district or institution opts to block YouTube but would still like to utilize our videos, there are several options outlined below:
Option A:
Option B:
Option C:
Overall, this is a determination that needs to be discussed and evaluated within a district to make a decision that is best for them. If choosing to use our videos, a reminder that our actual video files (or recordings of our videos) cannot be uploaded into other platforms as outlined in our terms of use. They must be either linked to or embedded from our YouTube channel using the YouTube embed code.
(3) Error Messages such as "video is not available" on your own personal device and network:
Check out this information from YouTube with some potential fixes related to common browser errors and/or internet speed here.
(1) Selective Filtering of YouTube Videos at a school/district/institution:
You may be playing the video within a school/district/institution network or on a school/district/institution device that made a change to their filter settings. Depending on filter changes, this can affect the ability to view some videos on YouTube. We do want to point out that enabling YouTube's "standard" restricted mode (which many school districts like to use to block inappropriate videos/YouTube comments) will not affect our videos. Our videos will still play on YouTube's "standard" restricted mode! However, some networks enable additional filtering in addition to YouTube's standard restricted mode that can affect viewing of videos, including ours, on YouTube. This information here in this blog from Google may be helpful. It shows how a school district can choose to enable the ability to view specific videos/allow certain channels on their settings even if they have turned on a more strict filter setting. School districts may not be aware of these controls and sharing this with your tech department may provide a solution. Not sure if what you are experiencing is related to filtering? Check to see if videos are missing or inaccessible from our official playlist- as of May 2022, we have over 80 videos there (with an additional video typically added monthly).
(2) Complete Block on YouTube at a school/district/institution:
YouTube is one of the largest global video sharing platforms available, and it offers many educational videos exclusively on its platform. In cases where a school district or institution opts to block YouTube but would still like to utilize our videos, there are several options outlined below:
Option A:
- YouTube has a link to share how specific videos or entire channels can be approved on a school network while blocking all other content. YouTube even provides a support page on this topic that educators can send to their IT staff. YouTube additionally offers a restricted mode for devices which hides comments and blocks content that it labels as inappropriate.
Option B:
- We can also be found on the YouTube Player for Education. YouTube Player for Education (a player by YouTube) is marketed to LMS and edtech platforms (example: the edtech platform Edpuzzle integrates the player). For LMS and edtech platforms that choose to integrate the YouTube Player for Education, it feeds from a different domain than YouTube. This means our videos (and other edu videos from YouTube) can play even if the entire YouTube platform is blocked on a district filter. The YouTube Player for Education also has NO ads, comments, or distractions. If your school district uses a edtech platform or LMS that doesn't currently integrate the YouTube Player for Education (or if you're unsure whether they do or not), you can reach out to that platform or LMS asking them to consider it. You can also contact us for more information. There is an email link in the last question box of this Q&A.
Option C:
- We are licensed on Boclips, which is completely separate from YouTube. Boclips can provide different ways a district can use our licensed content (as well as many other edu creators that license on Boclips) separate from YouTube. You can contact Boclips for assistance here.
Overall, this is a determination that needs to be discussed and evaluated within a district to make a decision that is best for them. If choosing to use our videos, a reminder that our actual video files (or recordings of our videos) cannot be uploaded into other platforms as outlined in our terms of use. They must be either linked to or embedded from our YouTube channel using the YouTube embed code.
(3) Error Messages such as "video is not available" on your own personal device and network:
Check out this information from YouTube with some potential fixes related to common browser errors and/or internet speed here.
I am a teacher. Do you have suggestions for how to use your videos in the classroom?
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Yes! Pinky has been a public school educator for 12 years and found traditional lecturing to be her personal challenge. She had so much content to cover, but she found it challenging to use traditional lecture/notes because it left less time for hands-on labs, discussion, student questioning, and student creation. Our short videos were intentionally designed to give more time for those valuable experiences.
Here are some resources we'd like to share related to using our videos in the classroom: -Our playlist page where we list all of our videos and standards that they can help support. -Our video titled 3 Creative Ways to Use Our Videos -Our blog post titled Tips for using YouTube for edu videos -Resources that we offer that go with our videos |
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I am a high school or university student. Can you help me with specific science questions or an assignment?
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While we are unable to help with assignments or answer content related questions, we hope our video playlist will be a helpful supplement. If this is based on a question you are researching, we encourage you to discuss your questions with your teacher/professor and let your teacher/professor know what you are struggling with! Educators are creative masters at developing different ways to bring content to life. We also have a video that gives some study strategy tips using our videos!
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I received a notice that a video of yours that I was using was taken down on an edtech tool or platform. Do you not allow your videos to be used on other platforms?
As Pinky is a former classroom teacher, we know some platforms and tools have amazing features for making edu YouTube videos more engaging! While third parties can use our videos if they use the YouTube embed code, our videos can't be downloaded from our YouTube channel and then uploaded to a platform or edtech tool itself. This is due to our licensing agreement which helps protect our videos (and some of the special permissions that we obtain for things like music that may be only permitted on the YouTube platform). You can learn more on our terms of use page.
If you received a notification that a video was removed due to copyright, it’s likely that the video was actually uploaded onto the platform itself (instead of using the YouTube embed option). You can check with the edtech tool or platform to confirm. But keep in mind most platforms and edtech tools including (but not limited to) Google Docs/Slides, Edpuzzle, Nearpod, Schoology, Blackboard, Google Classroom, and Canvas do have an “embed from YouTube” option that you can opt to use with our videos and works well for our terms of use! It would just be a matter of choosing to use the YouTube embed on those platforms instead of uploading our actual video to them. Doing an internet search with the name of the edtech tool or platform with the phrase “how to embed a video from YouTube” can provide instructions on how to embed from YouTube in order to avoid this concern.
We do not create nor endorse any questions that may use our YouTube embedded videos on edtech platforms such as Edpuzzle and Nearpod.
If you received a notification that a video was removed due to copyright, it’s likely that the video was actually uploaded onto the platform itself (instead of using the YouTube embed option). You can check with the edtech tool or platform to confirm. But keep in mind most platforms and edtech tools including (but not limited to) Google Docs/Slides, Edpuzzle, Nearpod, Schoology, Blackboard, Google Classroom, and Canvas do have an “embed from YouTube” option that you can opt to use with our videos and works well for our terms of use! It would just be a matter of choosing to use the YouTube embed on those platforms instead of uploading our actual video to them. Doing an internet search with the name of the edtech tool or platform with the phrase “how to embed a video from YouTube” can provide instructions on how to embed from YouTube in order to avoid this concern.
We do not create nor endorse any questions that may use our YouTube embedded videos on edtech platforms such as Edpuzzle and Nearpod.
I'd like to translate your video? (Or comics, GIFs, etc)
Interested in translating our video subtitles? Check out our page here. Please note that we do not allow dubbing or reuploading of our videos on other channels as we outline here on our terms of use.
Translating comics or GIFs requires permission. Please contact us.
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Translating comics or GIFs requires permission. Please contact us.
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How do I see video captions and/or transcripts?
Accessibility is important to us. Our YouTube videos should all display captions as well as transcripts. To learn how to view these, please visit our YouTube tips post and check out tips #2, 3, and 4!
I want to use the resources that go with your videos, but this is a bit overwhelming. How do I find the resources that go with each video?
We do have a lot of creating going on! If you're looking for the resources that go with each video, check out our Google Sheet! It will list our free resources and paid resources (such as TpT resources or Amoeba Sisters Virtual Checks on PocketLab).
I have a question related to your Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) store?
NOTE: If it's a technical issue (unable to download/open/purchase a product), please contact TPT here.
Can I just get one mega bundle of everything you have on TpT?
We've been asked this more frequently now, and we know that some TpT creators are able to offer this. The problem we have is that (A) we are always actively creating and (B) we want to avoid making a "growing" bundle because we never know how many resources we will keep creating.
So, keeping that above in mind, here are the options we have regarding the question of a "mega bundle":
Option 1) We do have a mega TpT bundle for all resources up to a certain date.
Option 2: Let us know all of the items you'd like on the "Ask a Question" tab at the top of this TpT page here, and we'll make you an online custom bundle.
I have a question about the content in your resource or I want to understand how it is designed to be used?
We really want to make sure you're happy with a purchase from TpT, so while we know the product descriptions are lengthy, this is because we try to be very thorough and transparent. Please ask us a question if unsure before purchasing (there is a Q&A board on every individual product on TpT) and we encourage you to also read product reviews from other purchasers. Many of our products in our TpT store also have preview videos that you can view! If you have a question related to our content, please write on the Q&A board for a product or email us.
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Does TpT accept purchase orders from schools?
Yes, Teachers Pay Teachers (where we sell some of our resources to support ourselves) can work with school districts/schools and handle school purchase orders! Check out TPT for Schools and also check out how to purchase something on TPT with a school purchase order. Questions about how a school district can use TPT? You may find this helpful from TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Help/for-administrators-77/How-should-I-use-TpT-for-Schools-as-a-district
Do you have sales?
Sometimes. We usually have one sale in the summer, and we try to participate in at least one major TpT sitewide sale a year. If you follow our store on TpT (clicking "follow me" next to it), you can be notified.
Can I just get one mega bundle of everything you have on TpT?
We've been asked this more frequently now, and we know that some TpT creators are able to offer this. The problem we have is that (A) we are always actively creating and (B) we want to avoid making a "growing" bundle because we never know how many resources we will keep creating.
So, keeping that above in mind, here are the options we have regarding the question of a "mega bundle":
Option 1) We do have a mega TpT bundle for all resources up to a certain date.
Option 2: Let us know all of the items you'd like on the "Ask a Question" tab at the top of this TpT page here, and we'll make you an online custom bundle.
I have a question about the content in your resource or I want to understand how it is designed to be used?
We really want to make sure you're happy with a purchase from TpT, so while we know the product descriptions are lengthy, this is because we try to be very thorough and transparent. Please ask us a question if unsure before purchasing (there is a Q&A board on every individual product on TpT) and we encourage you to also read product reviews from other purchasers. Many of our products in our TpT store also have preview videos that you can view! If you have a question related to our content, please write on the Q&A board for a product or email us.
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Does TpT accept purchase orders from schools?
Yes, Teachers Pay Teachers (where we sell some of our resources to support ourselves) can work with school districts/schools and handle school purchase orders! Check out TPT for Schools and also check out how to purchase something on TPT with a school purchase order. Questions about how a school district can use TPT? You may find this helpful from TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Help/for-administrators-77/How-should-I-use-TpT-for-Schools-as-a-district
Do you have sales?
Sometimes. We usually have one sale in the summer, and we try to participate in at least one major TpT sitewide sale a year. If you follow our store on TpT (clicking "follow me" next to it), you can be notified.
I have a question or issue with something regarding your Redbubble Store, Spring store, or other merch that has your art on it?
Thank you so much for purchasing an item that has our licensed art on it - we make a percentage on items sold from our store that have our art! Please see our store page which has the contact page link for Redbubble and Spring where you can get assistance.
I have a question or issue related to your Amoeba Sisters Virtual Checks on PocketLab.
If you have a technical issue (login help, student account issue, features), PocketLab Notebook has a Knowledge Base available HERE, which provides guidance on setting up student logins, integrating with Google Classroom, and more. If you need direct assistance regarding tech support or billing, you can get in contact with PocketLab with the chat feature at bottom right.
If you have a content issue (found a typo or would like to request a future topic), we have a form in the last question of the Q&A on our page HERE.
If you have a content issue (found a typo or would like to request a future topic), we have a form in the last question of the Q&A on our page HERE.
I represent or run a business. Do you license your videos for this kind of use?
We get this question fairly frequently:
Do you run an educational platform or educational publishing company that wants to host our video?
Contact Boclips HERE who handles such licenses on our behalf.
Are you a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) or similar platform and wondering if your resources can involve our art or videos?
Items sold, even to be used in the classroom, are considered commercial items as you are selling products. The information below comes from our terms of use page.
1) The sold product cannot have any images that we have created (images from videos, comics, our logo, etc).
2) The sold product cannot contain the questions we've created on our free handouts or TPT handouts.
3) The sold product cannot imply that it was made by "The Amoeba Sisters." We've actually received feedback where purchasers have thought that we made a resource that we didn't make. Since we don't want any customer confusion since we also have TpT for some items that help us support ourselves, if our name is used, it needs to be clear that we did not make the product. It could be something in the product description such as, "Note: This product is not made nor endorsed by the Amoeba Sisters. It uses a video that was created by The Amoeba Sisters on YouTube."
4) The sold product CAN link to our videos (links are great) or use the YouTube embed code (this is what some platforms such as Google Slides uses). Please read the information below.
Regarding our Videos in TpT Products:
You may link to our video on YouTube in your product or use the YouTube embed code (which is what Google Slides and some other programs use) as part of your product. We allow this to anyone. Meaning any use of our video in your product should be something that plays either from an Amoeba Sisters YouTube link or is embedded from The Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel. If inserting a video from a YouTube URL on Google Slides, for example, this uses a YouTube embed and is fine. If your product involves an edtech tool with our video, and you cannot determine if the product uses the YouTube embed code, please send the edtech company an email to check. You can even directly copy this question here to the edtech company: "Can you tell me if your edtech tool streams video from YouTube using an approved YouTube API so I can make sure it's in compliance with YouTube's terms of service?"
As on our terms about our videos on this page, our video files cannot be something that a buyer downloads from your product. Your buyers would need the ability to access YouTube to see our videos, and you may wish to note this in your product description.
Just to let you know: we generally do not delete old videos, so even if we update a video, any old link or embed should still work! If your purchasers need any tips for viewing edu YouTube videos, we have this page here that you are welcome to share. It's a link that we also continue to update if we learn about new YouTube features, and we've received feedback that it has been useful. :)
Do you run an educational platform or educational publishing company that wants to host our video?
Contact Boclips HERE who handles such licenses on our behalf.
Are you a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) or similar platform and wondering if your resources can involve our art or videos?
Items sold, even to be used in the classroom, are considered commercial items as you are selling products. The information below comes from our terms of use page.
1) The sold product cannot have any images that we have created (images from videos, comics, our logo, etc).
2) The sold product cannot contain the questions we've created on our free handouts or TPT handouts.
3) The sold product cannot imply that it was made by "The Amoeba Sisters." We've actually received feedback where purchasers have thought that we made a resource that we didn't make. Since we don't want any customer confusion since we also have TpT for some items that help us support ourselves, if our name is used, it needs to be clear that we did not make the product. It could be something in the product description such as, "Note: This product is not made nor endorsed by the Amoeba Sisters. It uses a video that was created by The Amoeba Sisters on YouTube."
4) The sold product CAN link to our videos (links are great) or use the YouTube embed code (this is what some platforms such as Google Slides uses). Please read the information below.
Regarding our Videos in TpT Products:
You may link to our video on YouTube in your product or use the YouTube embed code (which is what Google Slides and some other programs use) as part of your product. We allow this to anyone. Meaning any use of our video in your product should be something that plays either from an Amoeba Sisters YouTube link or is embedded from The Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel. If inserting a video from a YouTube URL on Google Slides, for example, this uses a YouTube embed and is fine. If your product involves an edtech tool with our video, and you cannot determine if the product uses the YouTube embed code, please send the edtech company an email to check. You can even directly copy this question here to the edtech company: "Can you tell me if your edtech tool streams video from YouTube using an approved YouTube API so I can make sure it's in compliance with YouTube's terms of service?"
As on our terms about our videos on this page, our video files cannot be something that a buyer downloads from your product. Your buyers would need the ability to access YouTube to see our videos, and you may wish to note this in your product description.
Just to let you know: we generally do not delete old videos, so even if we update a video, any old link or embed should still work! If your purchasers need any tips for viewing edu YouTube videos, we have this page here that you are welcome to share. It's a link that we also continue to update if we learn about new YouTube features, and we've received feedback that it has been useful. :)
Do you speak at edu conferences, schools, or districts?
Sometimes! Please view our Speaking page for more information.
I only hear one person talking on the videos! Are there really two of you?
Yes!! We both focus on our interests so much that Petunia prefers to practice her love of drawing and Pinky prefers to practice her love of teaching. If we switched roles, we would have to subject everyone to iguanas and silky bantam chickens illustrated by Pinky. No one wants that. ;)
But if you're curious, check out these videos where Petunia speaks:
Petunia's speed draw video
Our Microscope video
Our "Stroll Through the Playlist" (a Biology Review)
Our One Million Subscribers Celebration video
But if you're curious, check out these videos where Petunia speaks:
Petunia's speed draw video
Our Microscope video
Our "Stroll Through the Playlist" (a Biology Review)
Our One Million Subscribers Celebration video
Which topic will you be releasing next?
We tend to release a video monthly - keep an eye on our YouTube community tab to see what we've been up to!
Is there a way I can support your work?
We are a team of two, and Amoeba Sisters LLC is now our full-time job. We are so very grateful to those who have reached out to help support us! Here is our support page.
Can you do shout-outs on your videos or make a shout-out video for someone?
No, sorry, we are unable to do this.
What tools do you use? I'm curious, because I also want to create my own videos or GIFs. How do you make your videos and GIFs?
We have a "behind the scenes" Amoeba Sisters Short on our process for making our videos. These are the current tools we use with info about how we create our videos and GIFs. Some of the tools we use are free and some are not. To learn more about free tools that could also be used in the classroom, check out our Student Creators page. As we mention, always check out the terms of use/privacy policy of any tool that you choose to use.
Our advice is to keep growing yourself by practicing. We only improved with practice and a desire to grow ourselves. We are still learning. Keep at it. You might be interested to see how we started out on our milestones page! :)
Our advice is to keep growing yourself by practicing. We only improved with practice and a desire to grow ourselves. We are still learning. Keep at it. You might be interested to see how we started out on our milestones page! :)
That may have answered 19 questions, but it does not answer my question! Can I EMAIL you?
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Sure! However, as we receive a high volume of emails, please give us 4-5 business days for a response to an emailed question.*
We are not frequent emailing amoebas. We do not do email newsletters nor spam. We email when we are responding or following up with someone either from an email or a contact form on this website. See privacy policy at bottom of page. Email Us Here Email not opening when you click link above? Right click on it (or hold down on it if on mobile) and select "copy email address" to paste into your email program. *Please note, we may be unable to respond to an email if the email:
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Our Privacy Policy for This Website
2024-08-15
This privacy policy is for this website www.AmoebaSisters.com. Other websites or platforms where you will find our work (such as YouTube, Redbubble, Spring, PocketLab, and Teachers Pay Teachers) have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read about on their own pages. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of other sites that we do not own. However, in maintaining our website's integrity, we welcome any feedback about these sites.
Does this website use 'cookies'? Why?
Like most websites, this site uses cookies. Cookies compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. Just like when browsing any website, you can choose to block cookies.
Note: As of Feb 2021, this website no longer serves any ads (previously Google Adsense ads) as we have found ads to slow our website loading time down.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit this website and when would this occur?
The only time we would receive a name or email address is if someone chooses to email us or uses a form on this website (such as our "speaking event inquiry form") to send a question or feedback. In these instances, emails typically include a name and email address. We ask that if you choose to contact us, please do NOT provide more information in an email or form than necessary. This is a good practice when contacting any website owner.
We do NOT send email newsletters nor maintain email lists nor share email addresses with other platforms. If technical assistance is requested for using our Amoeba Sisters resources via PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we may need to forward an email containing the technical question to PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers to ensure the individual receives the necessary technical support. In such cases, the individual already has an account with PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers. Please see PocketLab or Teacher Pay Teachers as they have their own privacy policies. Please note: if you need technical support from PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we have instructions on our website on how to receive that assistance through them directly, without needing to email us.
This website does NOT process/handle any payment transactions. We use other platforms that process and handle payments such as Redbubble (which manufactures, sells, and ships items with our art) and Teachers Pay Teachers (which sells some of our educational resources). These platforms have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read on their website.
How do we use information we collect if a viewer emails us or fills out an inquiry form from this website?
• To improve our website to better serve you.
• To follow up after correspondence (email/contact form)
This privacy policy is for this website www.AmoebaSisters.com. Other websites or platforms where you will find our work (such as YouTube, Redbubble, Spring, PocketLab, and Teachers Pay Teachers) have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read about on their own pages. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of other sites that we do not own. However, in maintaining our website's integrity, we welcome any feedback about these sites.
Does this website use 'cookies'? Why?
Like most websites, this site uses cookies. Cookies compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. Just like when browsing any website, you can choose to block cookies.
Note: As of Feb 2021, this website no longer serves any ads (previously Google Adsense ads) as we have found ads to slow our website loading time down.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit this website and when would this occur?
The only time we would receive a name or email address is if someone chooses to email us or uses a form on this website (such as our "speaking event inquiry form") to send a question or feedback. In these instances, emails typically include a name and email address. We ask that if you choose to contact us, please do NOT provide more information in an email or form than necessary. This is a good practice when contacting any website owner.
We do NOT send email newsletters nor maintain email lists nor share email addresses with other platforms. If technical assistance is requested for using our Amoeba Sisters resources via PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we may need to forward an email containing the technical question to PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers to ensure the individual receives the necessary technical support. In such cases, the individual already has an account with PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers. Please see PocketLab or Teacher Pay Teachers as they have their own privacy policies. Please note: if you need technical support from PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we have instructions on our website on how to receive that assistance through them directly, without needing to email us.
This website does NOT process/handle any payment transactions. We use other platforms that process and handle payments such as Redbubble (which manufactures, sells, and ships items with our art) and Teachers Pay Teachers (which sells some of our educational resources). These platforms have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read on their website.
How do we use information we collect if a viewer emails us or fills out an inquiry form from this website?
• To improve our website to better serve you.
• To follow up after correspondence (email/contact form)
Third-party links and disclosure
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. This may include third-party websites that sell items with our art on them or host resources that we create. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and, if they process payment, their own security certificates. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. However, in maintaining our website's integrity, we welcome any feedback about these sites.
We agree to the following:
Users can visit this website anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page.
This website is not designed to market to children under 13; this website is designed for science educators. Learn more about protecting your child's privacy here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0031-protecting-your-childs-privacy-online
Fair Information Practices
(A) Transparency and Notice- The only time we would receive a name or email address is if someone chooses to email us (or uses a form such as our "speaking event inquiry form" on this website) with a question or feedback; in which case, emails that our visitors send tend to include a name and email address. We ask that if you choose to contact us, please do NOT give more information in an email or form than necessary. This is a good practice when contacting any website owner. We do NOT send email newsletters nor maintain email lists nor share email addresses with other platforms. If technical assistance is requested for using our Amoeba Sisters resources via PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we may need to forward an email containing the technical question to PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers to ensure the individual receives the necessary technical support. In such cases, the individual already has an account with PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers. Please see PocketLab or Teacher Pay Teachers as they have their own privacy policies. Please note: if you need technical support from PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we have instructions on our website on how to receive that assistance through them directly, without needing to email us. Other websites or platforms where you will find our work (such as YouTube, Redbubble, and Spring) also have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read about on their own pages.
(B) Choice- Website viewers only contact us if they choose to do so either by email or by form. As mentioned earlier in this policy, a user can choose to block cookies.
(C) Access, Security, and Integrity- Square hosts this website and SSL certificate. Our email is protected by dual factor authentication and access controls. If we are aware that Square or our dual factor authentication and access controls have been compromised, it will be announced here within 7 business days.
(D) Changes to Policy - The date of any policy update will be stated at the top of this privacy policy.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us with the email address available above this privacy policy. We ask that you read our frequently asked questions first as it may already be answered in that list.
Texas, USA
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. This may include third-party websites that sell items with our art on them or host resources that we create. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and, if they process payment, their own security certificates. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. However, in maintaining our website's integrity, we welcome any feedback about these sites.
We agree to the following:
Users can visit this website anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page.
This website is not designed to market to children under 13; this website is designed for science educators. Learn more about protecting your child's privacy here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0031-protecting-your-childs-privacy-online
Fair Information Practices
(A) Transparency and Notice- The only time we would receive a name or email address is if someone chooses to email us (or uses a form such as our "speaking event inquiry form" on this website) with a question or feedback; in which case, emails that our visitors send tend to include a name and email address. We ask that if you choose to contact us, please do NOT give more information in an email or form than necessary. This is a good practice when contacting any website owner. We do NOT send email newsletters nor maintain email lists nor share email addresses with other platforms. If technical assistance is requested for using our Amoeba Sisters resources via PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we may need to forward an email containing the technical question to PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers to ensure the individual receives the necessary technical support. In such cases, the individual already has an account with PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers. Please see PocketLab or Teacher Pay Teachers as they have their own privacy policies. Please note: if you need technical support from PocketLab or Teachers Pay Teachers, we have instructions on our website on how to receive that assistance through them directly, without needing to email us. Other websites or platforms where you will find our work (such as YouTube, Redbubble, and Spring) also have their own privacy policies and terms of use which you can read about on their own pages.
(B) Choice- Website viewers only contact us if they choose to do so either by email or by form. As mentioned earlier in this policy, a user can choose to block cookies.
(C) Access, Security, and Integrity- Square hosts this website and SSL certificate. Our email is protected by dual factor authentication and access controls. If we are aware that Square or our dual factor authentication and access controls have been compromised, it will be announced here within 7 business days.
(D) Changes to Policy - The date of any policy update will be stated at the top of this privacy policy.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us with the email address available above this privacy policy. We ask that you read our frequently asked questions first as it may already be answered in that list.
Texas, USA
