As teachers, we often do not get a chance to see the impact we make in our students. Sometimes, though, we are lucky enough to get a small glimpse. Today we had Open House as we welcome students to the new year. We meet families, distribute schedules, and answer questions. It’s always one of my… Continue reading Impact
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Money to go to space!
About a month ago when school was still in session, I turned away from the demo table at the front of my room, and when I turned back, this was laying on the table. (This was during homeroom before the “official” start of the school day, by the way.) I noticed two of my girls… Continue reading Money to go to space!
When the school year ends and it’s time to say goodbye
It’s hard to believe: the last day of school has already come and gone. It seems to me that each year the days pass faster, and each year it is harder to say goodbye. One of my classes really became a large extended family this year. On the last day of school, we watched our… Continue reading When the school year ends and it’s time to say goodbye
Involving students in our microgravity flight
This summer, I will be completing a microgravity experience flight with NASA’s Teaching from Space office. As my teammates and I prepare for our flight, we are involving students in as much of the process as possible. They are helping us to develop our experiment procedures and are collecting our ground based data. Another way… Continue reading Involving students in our microgravity flight
Just call me “Mom”
This year, I’ve had several students think that it is fun to call me “Mom.” It started pretty early in the school year with one student, and then it spread to several. At first it was funny, then annoying for a bit, and now I’ve realized something. Sometimes, students call you mom because they wish… Continue reading Just call me “Mom”
Basketball lessons
This is a follow up to yesterday’s post. Today, I played in the student-faculty basketball game. I was completely overwhelmed with the support my students showed me both during the day, at the game, and afterwards. I was the only teacher with a personal cheering section and signs. I am humbled by the strength of… Continue reading Basketball lessons
Passion and inspiration
Everyday my goal is to inspire my students to find their passion. Now, of course, I really hope their passion will be science! This year, I have also been encouraging my students (and myself) to Dare Mighty Things. Sometimes, the mighty thing you dare may not seem that significant, but it can be a big… Continue reading Passion and inspiration