mrspazltms.bsky.social
🔬 8th Grade STEM Science | 6th Grade Science | #STEM | Google Level 2 Certified Educator | WGU Masters Student | Co-Mod #sunchat | #pbl
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The power plant down the road is still smoldering... Was definitely a scare I would like to not remember. It is ironic bc before we went on break I was teaching about fire breaks and the adverse effects wildfires have on biomes... Guess this is where I will pick up my conversation! #sunchat
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That's awesome!! Hoping with warmer weather on the way you can get out and take a walk to the bay 💕💕 #sunchat
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We are the only couple on the dance floor here Kotch 🤣🤣 but that's okay!! I know a lot of people are on spring break but unfortunately we have another 4 days to go 😭😭. Let's put a pin in here and return after Easter? #sunchat
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How is the knee feeling, Kotch? You get to upgrade your "ride" this week! I definitely probably should have told you to buy a grabber off of Amazon in case anything falls to the floor lol #sunchat
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I think it's the class sizes that are making me hesitant 🤣 #sunchat
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I would love this incredibly much. Many Ss I know in 6th aren't mature enough just yet to really drive their own education and understanding but my 8th would mostly thrive bc they take my class as an honors course that they "hopefully" enjoy 😊 #sunchat
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It's great making this connections and seeing the eye opening moment that the concepts we all teach actually have value! We are about to talk about rockets in STEM which goes with their quadratics unit in Algebra 👍🏻 #sunchat
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I do this in science with taking textbook materials and making it more manageable for my ELL and Wilson readers... I level the playing field but they need to reach the bar! #sunchat
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I love this, when we were in "groups" I was able to do this but now I don't share the same students as many of my colleagues or they are on different topics due to pacing and student needs. #sunchat
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Morning, Alex!! Long time no see! #sunchat
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Some Ss don't even care about "staying back" now and it's crazy to me... Some Ps don't give the support, or come in saying they support us in meeting but it's never followed through with. I get we are busy, but.. #sunchat
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Yes, every single day. We run on a "Cardinal" and "Navy" day rotation to ensure I have each class for an even amount of time throughout the year. #sunchat
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I have 6 sections (classes) I have three per day that are 82 minute blocks. #sunchat
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I'll have to look into this for this summer for a good read. I love trying to apply new practices in the classroom when foundation has been established! #sunchat
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"Grade levels" always never say right with me even as a kid. I think we can take those barriers away and be able to really deep dive into student achievement... #sunchat
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Oooo I like this a lot. I got to figure out a better way next year to incorporate partner work but also maintaining academic integrity. I was a big watcher this year to see what works and what does not. #sunchat
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I've been trying a lot of group work with my 8th graders but I assume I haven't gotten a grasp of it yet because many times I tell him to choose one person or if they want to be a "single Pringle" they can as well.. problem is those two people usually move closer to other groups.. #sunchat
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Girl, yes!! My family is a walking accident 🤣🤣. Any medical apparatus you need? We got because we probably broke that body part before LOL #sunchat
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Urg that's the worst... I'm a back sleeper but with my knee surgery years ago it was a pain to get up to go to the bathroom 🤣 #sunchat
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Just sayin' @carlameyrink.bsky.social. #sunchat
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Good morning!!! Happy Sunday to you as well!! #sunchat
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I think I counted, it's been at least 14 weeks since January 1st LOL 🤣🤣😭😭 #sunchat
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I feel the same way, Alison. New Jersey hasn't been much better over here either. With the weather it gets warm and then it's cold again. #sunchat
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How are you feeling @susankotch.bsky.social ? They forced both my parents to get up and start walking within a few hours. My dad's was done over a decade ago and his recovery was way different than my mom's. #sunchat
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If we had leveled classes this would make so much more sense... I struggle daily with my classes because I have students who are "advanced" and others who can barely read and write.. we have to fix this! #sunchat
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Hahahaha! Completely fair! I listened to a gentleman at our in-service a few months ago and then listened to him again during an in-service and was like is this deja vu? #sunchat
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Too much effort and no intention to "change what isn't broken" model. What a shame! #sunchat
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I like this too, instead of 83 minute blocks why not split them and allow students "who get it" to explore the options and give small group interventions to those who need it. #sunchat
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I have said this many times with speakers... Many are so out of touch with education and when they come in they are a walking red flag and I immediately lose interest.. the fake optimism and "find your why" makes me sigh heavily. #sunchat
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Ooo this is very interesting! #sunchat
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I have had parents lose it on me over their kids being "burnt". I have to have conversations in the beginning of the year explaining that we go over safety protocols and what to do in situations. Obviously I'm watching but I cannot watch 31 students at the same time. #sunchat
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Better a small burn than missing a distal phalangy 🤣🤣! #sunchat
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You definitely wouldn't hear me complaining! I would love smaller classes in electives so they are engaged in things they like. They would take it more seriously (mostly). #sunchat
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I love PBL and simulations! This is so my jam!! #sunchat
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@carlameyrink.bsky.social I have Ss and families sign wavers 🤣 yet they STILL burn themselves with hot glue guns. My students watch me as I use power tools with little to no effort and wonder why I can't have them use it 🤣🤣 "My dude, didn't you just burn yourself with my hot glue gun?" #sunchat
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I know our high school has a wood shop but class sizes are astronomical in size and cannot be individually helped and assessed which scares me bc of safety concerns. Yikes!! #sunchat