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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

#MakeItReal Topic for tonight!

burgessdave Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

#MakeItReal starts right NOW!!! Jump in w/ Instant Relevance author, @MathDenisNJ #tlap #KidsDeserveIt I'm Dave form San Diego peeking in

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vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

#makeitreal Veronica from Texas

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

Thanks for dropping in! We're talking about Awesome Natural Events = Relevant Learning for Ss. #MakeItReal

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burgessdave Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi, Veronica!! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi Veronica! Happy to see San Antonio in the #MakeItReal house!

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi everyone! Sylwia from NJ! Third grade teacher and tech coach 😊 #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hello #MakeItReal this is Melissa from Katy TX

Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Ryan from IL. Manager of campus tech #steam teacher on my slowly dying phone #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey Sylwia! Anything awesome happen today? #MakeItReal

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burgessdave Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey!! Great to see you, Sylwia!! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hang in there Battery! ! #MakeItReal

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burgessdave Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

I love Katy! HI, Melissa! #MakeItReal

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Tyler was on a #PokemonGO super run #MakeItReal

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

I'm anchored #MakeItReal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Good Evening Dave! Argh! #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

I went to Rider and led PD for pre-service Ts about various google apps for edu! So much fun!! How about you?? #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Nothing like adding pirates into #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

hi Dave! Always so much fun to chat with you!! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

That's outstanding! I had a candy bar for lunch!!! HOw's that? #MakeItReal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ Hello Denis Good Evening to you! #MakeItReal

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JLockettTeach Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

Jesse from PA, Jersey T. Aspiring principal. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

Welcome Jesse! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal

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burgessdave Nov 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

Glad to see you, Jesse! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

One MInute til Question 1 #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Good Evening Sylwia #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: Let’s get right to it. How have you used the Supermoon in your classes, lessons and discussions this week? #Makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Good Evening Jesse #MakeItReal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

Good Evening to you both! #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

amazing!! Loooove candy! What kind? #makeitreal

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

same here #MakeItReal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

hey there!! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

Kit kat of course! #Makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: I had a great discussion with 2nd graders on why the #supermoon seemed so big. LOts of creative thoughts #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q1 RT #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: Let’s get right to it. How have you used the Supermoon in your classes, lessons and discussions this week? #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: Also heard great ELA/Film discussion on the use of the moon in lit/movies. Spurred on by #supermoon! #MAkeitreal

vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 #makeitreal Right now digital literacy is on my mind...think it'd be awesome to present kids with articles and have Ss discover truth

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

absolutely! Extracting that info on a new topic for them would be great #makeitreal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

#makeitreal We discussed why things appear larger than they are- optical illusions & how our eyes perceive distant objects-external stimulus

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: Let’s get right to it. How have you used the Supermoon in your classes, lessons and discussions this week? #Makeitreal

vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1 #makeitreal @Larryferlazzo has some fun resources https://t.co/XHw5Yiy8Hf

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vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1 #makeitreal @Larryferlazzo has some fun resources https://t.co/BdlsobPkYv

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q2 coming up in 1 minute. Hold on tight! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

Thanks for the share! and thanks Larry! #makeitreal

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: we did a mini #booksnap with @Seesaw today #MakeItReal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

#makeitreal A1 there is a great video of the super moon rising over the landing pad in Russia-we talked about humans in space

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JLockettTeach Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

A1: Health researched "lunar effect" on our emotions. Does it really exist? Students had fun presenting their findings. #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: Many of us have been through weather disasters, hurricanes. What are lessons you & your students took from these events? #Makeitreal

MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

I can't wait to check these out! Thank you for sharing 😊 🌝 #makeitreal

vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1 #makeitreal @Larryferlazzo has some fun resources https://t.co/BdlsobPkYv
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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

What did they find? Lots of people I know feel tired this week. Gravity pull causing fatigue? #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

Find it! Love to see that #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Superstorm Sandy in 2012. I and Ss all shared stories of resourcefulness during powerlessness #makeitreal

vbordano Nov 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 #MakeItReal this came up when studying colonization...weather makes it so bad people have to leave--talk of Hurrican Katrina resurfaced

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

True. What to do when you just can't live in a place anymore. Great discussion #makeitreal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2) how we can help others. We love making a difference! ❤️ #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

#makeitreal A2 Last years flood happened in the middle of our water unit- talk about relevance- looked at local damage

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Helping and Caring always matters. We didn't feel Katrina, but we sent resources to those who did and embraced Ss from La! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

Wow! Instant Relevance indeed! Any solutions come from your Ss? #makeitreal

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: I did a presentation a few years ago on summer thunder storms I experienced and showing how fronts form #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

Hi Y'all! Just like the moon--I am SUPER late. Leaving for London tomorrow so it's NUTS! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal A2 Hailing from California I have lots of stories & pictures of the many many earthquakes I have experienced.

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: A drought in the west and hurricane in East made Ss ask "how can we move the water from here to there?" Love to see answer #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

You're the best! Thanks for taking tome for #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

Question 3 coming up in 1 minute #makeitreal

MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

wow, have SO much fun!!! #makeitreal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

#MakeItReal Actually a lot- better drainage systems, plant more vegetation awesome ideas

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is the most Extraordinary Natural Event you’ve seen or been a part of? How did it become part of your lessons? #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

A2 Currently feeling effects of forest fires north of us. Code red weather = no outside play. Littles (& Ts)want to know why. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

It must be emotionally drainig again and again. :( #makeitreal #makeitstop

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Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

#MakeItReal

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forthekiddoes Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

Thank you! Can't wait! 😘 #makeitreal

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ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

Here is the video of supermoon I showed my class #makeitreal

Space_Station Nov 15 @ 5:32 PM EST

This Nov. 14 timelapse shows the supermoon rising over the Soyuz launch pad as the next crew prepares for their journey to space station.

JLockettTeach Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

A2: service to others, putting yourself in some else's shoes. disasters occur, what can we do to help, it makes us feel good! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

#makeitreal It is indeed

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: Hurricane in the east. Tornado in the midwest. I think the weather is trying to tell me something #makeitreal

Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: was on my honeymoon in Hawaii and we had a tsunami warning that never happened on my birthday. Saw how whales 🐳 react #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:54 PM EST

so, how do they react? #makeitreal

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MissDenko Nov 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3) I'd love to see what other people share for this one! #makeitreal

Ryan7Read Nov 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

they go far out from earthquakes but if it's clear they come closer to shore it was awesome #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: Saw Haley's comet in 1986. That was an outstanding moment. Made me want to be an astronaut! https://t.co/lKvuVP7ZIS #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Nov 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

#makeitreal Most impactful as a lesson the Tsunami in Japan 2011 - great video w/ live footage on discover ed- such discussions w/ Ss

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: What is the most Extraordinary Natural Event you’ve seen or been a part of? How did it become part of your lessons? #MakeItReal