I asked my students to answer this question on a pink Post-it note (it was Valentine’s Day after all) after our test yesterday. Students then stuck them to the white board. The one on the left is one of my favorites because it says so much about how we learn science. We need data, so… Continue reading What does Mrs. Wilson think about learning?
Category: Students
What’s the sound of your classroom?
If you asked me the number one sound heard in my classroom, it would be such an easy thing for me to answer. LAUGHTER My class is filled with laughter because we enjoy being together, learning is so much fun, and we are always having a great time. You can get an idea of what… Continue reading What’s the sound of your classroom?
Student perspective
We had a test today. Afterwards, I asked students to write three words on an index card that describe me as a teacher. Here is the result. (I think it’s funny how many put unicorn. Just goes to show the power of a class joke.) It was nice to see that every word written… Continue reading Student perspective
Science is too cool to be late!
In a meeting today, the issue of tardiness was discussed. It sounded like several sixth grade teachers were having issues with students being late. Later in the afternoon, it dawned on me. I haven’t had a single issue with late students. In fact, usually kids are eagerly waiting at the door to come into the… Continue reading Science is too cool to be late!
Reflections from the car rider line
For the first time in several years, my grade level has end of the day planning. End of the day planning means dismissal duties. My duty is in the car rider line. At first, I was a little sad because the majority of kids ride home on the bus, and being in the car rider… Continue reading Reflections from the car rider line
Getting energized in an extracurricular club
I always loved clubs at school. In high school, I was involved in several. I couldn’t get enough. These days, it’s not much different for me, except now I’m hosting the club. After I went to Space Academy last summer (June 2011), I decided I wanted to start a space and aeronautics club at my… Continue reading Getting energized in an extracurricular club
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