I use an interactive science notebook in my classroom. We call it our Mission Log because it sounds spacey and cool. I use the left side as the learning side and the right side as our reflection side. This is opposite the traditional interactive notebook set up. Since I walk my students through completing each… Continue reading Mission Logs in the classroom
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We dare mighty things
As promised. We dare mighty things. Here are a few of the things we dare: to find a cure for diabetes to find a simple treatment for cancer that has no side effects and is just like getting a shot to go to the moon to build a rocket to Mars to face our fears… Continue reading We dare mighty things
Engaging students with a rock exploration activity
Yesterday and today was our first real look at rocks – our first major topic of the school year. I developed a new activity as part the staff development for the science office I am a part of. It’s called “One of These Things is not Like the Others” – a total take off of… Continue reading Engaging students with a rock exploration activity
The week in review: week 1 Aug 6-10
I thought it might be a neat idea this school year to share an overview each week of what I did in my classroom. It will give you additional insight into my classroom and will help me remember all the fun moments this year. Each year, I make fabulous memories with my students, and I’m… Continue reading The week in review: week 1 Aug 6-10
How small signs point toward a great year.
I can already tell that this year will be a great year, and we’ve only completed four days of school. My student’s inspired me by sharing their “Dare Mighty Things” goals (I’ll share those soon.), they are so excited about Curiosity and the mission, and almost everyone had their notebook ready today for notebook setup.… Continue reading How small signs point toward a great year.
And suddenly, the Pamper Pole made even more sense than it did before: an epiphany moment.
Today, I had my students complete a 20 Things about Me survey to help us get to know each other. Since we wouldn’t have time to share all of our answers with our class, I asked my students to choose one thing to share. We went around the room, and each student said their name… Continue reading And suddenly, the Pamper Pole made even more sense than it did before: an epiphany moment.
The big day is almost here!
In just a few hours, a couple of amazing, exciting things will be happening! First, Curiosity will be landing on Mars. The landing is schedule for 1:31 am EDT. However, because of the distance between Earth and Mars and the orientation of the satellites orbiting Mars that will send the signal back to Earth, it… Continue reading The big day is almost here!