#scitlap Archive


Wednesday January 23, 2019
9:00 PM EST

  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome everyone! Do you wanna build a snowman? Who's here to chat? #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
    I'm here! Megan, Digital Skills T and STEM Lab Coordinator, Brookfield, IL. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Can I build a snow dinosaur instead? #scitlap
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hi #scitlap Melissa, 7th Grade Science from NY. Joining for a bit before I head to bed!
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Yes! It's dinosaur week at my son's "preschool" (for 2 year olds) and they talked about building snow dinosaurs today! #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Of course! We are differentiated here at #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • schnekser Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Here we go! I’m Becky from VA! #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
    I built one when I was a kid. Stegosaurus. My mom has a picture of it somewhere. #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Busy night! Excellent work at #122edchat tonight! #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    First question is on its way. Nice to see everyone! #scitlap
  • bitter_alina Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi! My name is Alina and I am an undergrad student at Chapman University in Orange, CA. I am an education major with the hope of teaching first grade! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Oh Thank you. It is always fun to host, but my brain is always mush afterwards. And the adrenaline is pumping! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Welcome! Great to have an aspiring teacher in our midst. #scitlap
    In reply to @bitter_alina, @daleyscience
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Welcome....you will for sure find some inspiration here. And science with littles, yes please! #scitlap
    In reply to @bitter_alina
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Intro Question #scitlap
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Ahhh! I'm missing #scitlap!
  • schnekser Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    I am from Virginia and one of my favorite winter activities is identifying animal tracks in the snow #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Intro: I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, & the weather is ROUGH right now. When I was little, I loved sledding. We have a few good hills around, but the best was when my mom and dad would smooth out the snow on our back deck stairs to make our own personal sledding hill! #SciTLAP
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Intro: Where I am from is complicated (armybrat). I live just south of Albany, NY. Favorite winter activity used to be snowboarding and wrestling. Now just wrestling. #scitlap
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
    @daleyscience👋🏼 4th grade teacher and instructional technology mentor from upstate NY! In these cold months I enjoy playing videogames and catching up on reading #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    I love winter so much and was finally happy to get some snow! I took my son skiing for the first time last Saturday. I like movie days on the couch too, snuggled in a warm blanket. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Welcome Marissa! #scitlap
    In reply to @MarissaMcNamara
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Intro: I'm from Central Ohio. My most favorite winter activity is hot beverages and Muppet Family Christmas on the TV. #SciTLAP
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
    I will admit I am not a winter lover. Living in upstate NY I spend most of my time inside. I don't like to be wet and cold #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Jump right in! We just got started with some introductions! #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury
  • bitter_alina Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Intro: I am from Oregon but I'm currently in SoCal for college! My favorite winter activity is skiing with my family and friends before getting warm and cozy around a fire at the end of the day! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Upstate! What video games do you play? #SciTLAP
    In reply to @MarissaMcNamara, @daleyscience
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    QUESTION 1 #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Forgot the waffle pic! #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Awwww #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: First and foremost, what do I want the end to look like? Then, what is the best or most effective way to get there? #scitlap
  • schnekser Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Two main things, the standard(s) I want to cover and how it will be relevant/real for my students. That’s how I begin to plan the experience—it all falls into place after that #scitlap
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Currently playing Zelda- Ocarina of Time on 3DS 🤓 #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra, @daleyscience
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: When I approached this last year, Sid it work? Will it work for this unique group of kids? And where did Google Drive stash it cause it's not where I put it! #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1 So many things...I’m probably backwards, but I start with the standards, but I try and use fun things I do in my personal life in my lesson design, like Escape Games. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST
    You said it better than me, but yes...me too! #scitlap
    In reply to @schnekser
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST
    I never got into Zelda. Got Smash Bro Ultimate for the family this past week. Looking to have Smash tournament at school. #SciTLAP
    In reply to @MarissaMcNamara, @daleyscience
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Hello #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Howard! Hi. #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    OMG. I plan almost the same way when looking at a lesson. I also note early in the year where I know I need to refresh. May one day or a whole unit. #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Managing bedtimes, running late. This is Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. @SmartLab_tweets #STEM Facilitator stopping in for a couple before grad work calls. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST
    ACK - I'm late (again) for #scitlap but I'm here now! Hooray!
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    QUESTION 2 #scitlap
  • bitter_alina Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A1: It's important to have a strong foundation (bottom of a snowman is biggest, right?) then you're stacking more information and material on top. The accessories for facial/attire details are like the additional components of a lesson plan (activities/extra readings) #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Right on! #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    I started us off slow, but next question coming! #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST
    You get me. #scitlap
    In reply to @bitter_alina
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Yay!!!!!!! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1: It's impossible to build a snowman in Florida. What works for me might not work for them. Ask @megan_hacholski...thought I had a ton of lead-pipe lock lessons that fell short because it wasn't the Ss thing. Gotta know your people first. Relationships. #scitlap
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    No worries! It gave us late folks a chance to dive in and get used to the water! #SciTLAP
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Oh my. Just had PBL intro training yesterday. Used to be learning standards & disabilities across room if any. Now: authenticity, relevance... #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: My Bachelor's degree is in science - Kinesiology, specifically. Went back to get my Master's in teaching after I graduated. I taught science for 6 years before moving on and into this new role. When I taught science, anatomy was my JAM! Now, coding is my thing. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2 My expertise is not science. Its teaching. The base is rapport and relationships. My science background is biology but I taught physics last year. Go figure. Literally. Had to figure it out. #scitlap
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2 I am a Biology teacher at heart, and unfortunately I teach mostly chemistry, with a dash of physics and human body thrown in. I miss teaching genetics the most #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Good answer, my friend. And thank you for coming. :). #scitlap
    In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST
    This is not unfortunate! The physical sciences are awesome fun! #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2) I have a Zoology degree, followed up by a year of Marine Science grad program. Switched to edu after ALL THAT SCIENCE! #scitlap
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 23 @ 9:21 PM EST
    They are, but I still miss teaching life sciences like I used to at my last school. We all have our areas of science we are partial to. #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Somehow I fell into a vortex where I lost the last 45 minutes. Wait...just another day of being a parent. :) #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @megan_hacholski
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    @daleyscience A2 as an elementary teacher my science background is the minimum science courses from my undergrad program and HS science 😳. I'm always trying to learn new things on my own time and try to foster a love of STEM in my Ss #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Wow, you are one versatile woman! That’s a cool path! #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    I was planning on doing an update video real soon. Fish are thriving, seeds are slowly germinating, and just started hydroponics TODAY! #SciTLAP
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Wasn't my original plan, but when do things ever go according to plan?! Couldn't be happier to be where I'm at now. #SciTLAP
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    I liked breaking and burning things when I was young. Undergrad in Child Dev w/music. Grad Special Ed. #scitlap
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    My favorite is Kirby! That sounds like a blast #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra, @daleyscience
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! Good for you, Marissa! Love this tweet! #scitlap
    • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST
      @daleyscience A2 as an elementary teacher my science background is the minimum science courses from my undergrad program and HS science 😳. I'm always trying to learn new things on my own time and try to foster a love of STEM in my Ss #scitlap
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Saw that email you sent me...I WILL do it. A little stacked up right now. For some reason I got into my head that taking TWO classes at once was a good idea. Having that moment where you ask yourself, "Why did I sign up for this race?" #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A1 I have a degree in Biology, and have a passion for ecology. Lots of volunteer work over the years at @MassAudubon #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:24 PM EST
    QUESTION 3 #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3) Does "Crash course" count??? #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Me too, was just mourning the loss the other day, when passing down lesson ideas to another teacher. So fun...evolution too. #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I pictured you as an anatomy/medical kinda person. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • Mr_Canterbury Jan 23 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2: Started as a broadcast Meteorologist. Left after 7 years to get another bachelor's in geosciences. Then parlayed my met background into a fellowship for my Master's in secondary education. Earth and Space are where it's at for this science nerd! #SciTLAP
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: Always, always, always looking to learn more. Saying yes to as many opportunities as possible this year, as long as they'll result in better learning experiences for my students. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    I like that last question, learning lots about you guys that I didn’t know. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3) But seriously, I find myself spending more time on teaching strategies and techniques than on science content. #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Twitter for days. My cohort is a scientist. My asst last yr had a Bio degree from CAL. I ask a lot of questions, sometimes I ask them over and over. #SciTLAP
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST
    So with you!! The one thing we have as elem T's is our expertise in cross-curricular opportunities. Having taught each of the major disciplines of 6th grade gives me the bckgrnd to build connections for the S's. #SciTLAP
    In reply to @MarissaMcNamara, @daleyscience
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A2: Didn't like Science much as kid because I was told that I did like it. Again, gotta know what people like. Currently, my personal point of connection is computer science. Love solving puzzles and making things happen using code. Love empowering Ss to do the same. #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST
    I think that can be a downfall for science teachers - our content is so separate from our practice of strategy and technique, where as a reading teacher can "practice" content while also trying out strategy. Does that make sense? It does in my head.... #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • bitter_alina Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Q3: Honestly the internet is crazy! It's full of countless resources and I could spend hours just retaining information I find online #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Originally when I started undergrad I was a genetics major! My high school was ALL about science. We had the ONLY Organic Chem course in the state of GA (I think) and science fair was a HUGE deal! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Definitely! I wish there was middle ground between regular Crash Course and Crash Course kids, neither seem to fit middle school perfectly. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST
    QUESTION 4 #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 I have been a long time subscriber to @sciam and try to stay up on all that's going on in all fields. I've also had to teach all sorts of classes from comp. sci. to bio lab. Learning all the time! #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A4: Keep projects open-ended to allow student personalities and strengths shine through. #scitlap
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Q3 Constantly looking for ppl smarter than I and STEALING all of their knowledge. Last summer a marine bio, summer before was a NASA science that does thermodynamics in a 0 g environment. Love talk to smart ppl! #SciTLAP
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3 I do a lot of PD on my own - for fun, lots of tech. I have a hard time finding science PD, that is quick, fun, and directly related to teaching 7th graders. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I get what you're trying to say. That's why I think #ngss does a better job than past standards at recognizing this. #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski, @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Exactly. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hey @hankgreen Looks like we need a Crash Course Middle School edition! Whatcha think? #scitlap
    • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
      Definitely! I wish there was middle ground between regular Crash Course and Crash Course kids, neither seem to fit middle school perfectly. #scitlap
      In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    🙌🏼 I've dabbled with some coding in 4th. I have big plans to start a club with 4th & 5th Ss, the biggest obstacle is budget for any materials. #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    When i was transitioned to science I watched @paulandersen Bozeman science NGSS vids on YouTube over and over. #SciTLAP
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Science is SO much about problem solving and computer science is a great connection! #scitlap
    In reply to @_on11
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Yes, not cheesy, full of information, but not over their heads. :) #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @hankgreen
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4 Build relationships first, adapt from there. Try to wrap ea periods lesson around the S's, not at the S's, if that makes sense. Each period diff since each class is diff. #SciTLAP
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    What they wanted was Robotics/STEM so I gravitated to maker stuff. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    What science hashtags do you recommend? Asking for a friend. #scitlap #TwitterForDays
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Gonna check him out after the chat! TY! #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @paulandersen
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4 When planning out a unit I look to include labs, activities, games, and student choice. I love using tech but make it a point to have "tech free" days. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    QUESTION 5 #scitlap
  • JMNorrisISP Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    I recommend #ngsschat #ngss @OfficialNGSS @NGSS_tweeps @NGSSphenomena @NESTA_US @scifri #SciTLAP
    In reply to @daleyscience, @HowardKiyuna, @OfficialNGSS, @NGSS_tweeps, @NGSSphenomena, @NESTA_US, @scifri
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Right now I don’t. I’m in a math/science block so I only talk to myself. I do push down to the elem classes and code. I being my middler’s with me. Try to spread the enthusiasm. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Great.... I will be following all of these ASAP. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5 I walk across the hall or next door and say "Hey, how's it going?" #scitlap
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5: This is a MAJOR growth edge for our Lab, and moment that I wish that I still taught with @megan_hacholski. We are actively trying to find was to better incorporate the core subjects into our Lab engagements. There is power in those connections. #scitlap
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5: Harder in the role I have this yr, but when our STEM Lab is in place next yr, I hope to bring in our sci & art classes. Told my Ss from 1st semester to "sneak" coding into their other classes by asking to replace appropriate projects with @scratch programs! #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    #scichat #ngsschat are two good science teaching hashtags other than #scitlap and @realscientists are a must to follow
    In reply to @daleyscience, @HowardKiyuna, @realscientists
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4 I try and vary experiences, while giving each unit consistency, like giving a table of contents and vocabulary for each unit. Also flexible with offering kids group work, but also let them work alone, if they prefer, sometimes. #scitlap
  • bitter_alina Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A5: The more, the merrier! Collaboration is so important, especially with colleagues. You should consider them as resources!! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • megan_hacholski Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    @daleyscience, you're killing it tonight with this theme! Time to start bedtime routine for the little guy. Goodnight, #scitlap!
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A5) We had a "winter break one read" where the entire faculty and student body (6-8) read "A Long Walk to Water" and the first day back included various lessons related to art, poetry, STEM, and writing. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Goodnight Megan. Hugs to the little guy. #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    @theagu @WorldAndScience @NGSSphenomena @IRIS_EPO are all great follows as well for sci info! #SciTLAP
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    QUESTION 6 #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A5) My co-science teacher and I split the 6th grade classes (2 sections each) so we plan together weekly (and often daily!) #scitlap
  • MarissaMcNamara Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    @daleyscience A5 that's the beauty of my world, cross-curricular all day 🙌🏼. I would love the opportunity to meet with MS/HS science teachers though #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A5 I’ve been working with my team this year a lot to develop team policies regarding homework, retakes, make up work, using a Google Classroom. Not a glamorous answer, but I think it’s important as a team to be on the same page. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A6) What I LOVE to do is to think about a HOOK that can be added. Starting class in an engaging way, rather than kids just strolling in at their leisure #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Reach out, make it happen. Even if you went to observe and see what’s going on in other classrooms. #scitlap
    In reply to @MarissaMcNamara
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Love the sneaking! Lol. #scitlap
    In reply to @megan_hacholski, @scratch
  • JMNorrisISP Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST
    I think the use of phenomena and driving questions can help with this so much- give students something to figure out. With this shift, we see kids saying “I can’t miss school bc I’ll miss science and I have to see what happens!” #SciTLAP
    • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST
      A6) What I LOVE to do is to think about a HOOK that can be added. Starting class in an engaging way, rather than kids just strolling in at their leisure #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5: honestly I’m so lucky because cross curricular collaboration has been a part of our school culture since we opened 7 years ago. We do project based learning initiatives across disciplines. It’s very powerful. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    QUESTION 7 #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Lesson have to’s: light it up, cook it AND eat it, make it outta cardboard or PVC, grow it or launch it in the air. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A6 I love those ##tlap ideas with pre-heating the grill, hooks, and ticket worthy lessons. We did green screen videos this week. Kids loved it. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A6 I think "How can I #tlap this up?" Hooks, games, dressing up, whatever. I work and think on that element that will make the lesson POP. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Seriously, this is why I LOVE teaching science! #scitlap
    • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Lesson have to’s: light it up, cook it AND eat it, make it outta cardboard or PVC, grow it or launch it in the air. #scitlap
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A7 We are constantly talk about looking ahead, really push GClass ToDo list and calendars. #SciTLAP
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    That is lucky and it makes me smile. Honestly that idea just made me both jealous and happy for you and your students. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A7 To teach time management they need to deal with it. Too much stress=bad. Just the right amount they learn from it. Set a due date and help kids plan for it. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Warm wishes! #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A2: I did my BSc & a Masters in microbiology & biotechnology before deciding I loved teaching. So I consider my expertise to be in this area but also in general scientific method & experimentation since that’s all one does in grad school essentially. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    I lit up the Stirling Engine and charged a Peltier cell yesterday. They wouldn’t learn the table. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A7 Watching middle schoolers try and manage time is like screeching nails on a chalkboard. I try to set goals for each day, Chungking the goals, but there are always a few that waste so much time. Honestly, I think this could be a whole brainstorming chat. #scitlap
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Love this!! I try to remember to leave each class with a cliffhanger for tomorrow as well. Keep them eager! #SciTLAP
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    To my high schoolers I say "Take out your phone and open your calendar." Many Ts don't seem to realize that unless a high school student puts it in their phone it won't happen. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Perfection. #scitlap
    • HowardKiyuna Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Lesson have to’s: light it up, cook it AND eat it, make it outta cardboard or PVC, grow it or launch it in the air. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:54 PM EST
    ...AND I might add that we are trying to re-build our science crew! PLEASE spread the word; teach a colleague how to participate in a chat; sign up to lead the chat (I have a cheat sheet)... #scitlap
  • hoffmanteambret Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Have you had the S's synch calendars with their GClassroom calender? Just thought of that after your post. #SciTLAP
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Hey @burgessdave Check out this gem from #scitlap tonight... :)
    • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
      A6 I think "How can I #tlap this up?" Hooks, games, dressing up, whatever. I work and think on that element that will make the lesson POP. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Ooohhh, cliffhangers. Haven’t tried this. But Indo love when the dive right in without any instruction because they can’t wait to do whatever we’ve been working on...maybe I do use cliffhangers. #scitlap
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret, @pentaclethra
  • EduGladiators Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST
    ❌Names on the board...so 1980's! ✅SATURDAY join the core warriors of #EduGladiators leading the chat on Rethinking Discipline focused on Classroom Management! #kidsdeserveit #champforkids #lastinglearning #BeTheOne #suptchat #ohedchat #txed #scitlap #ARVRinEDU #BMoreEdChat
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Some do and some don't. Some hate getting the notifications. Just like some teachers have their school email on their phone, and some don't. #scitlap
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thanks @SciTeach7Davis #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @SciTeach7Davis
  • pentaclethra Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thank you @daleyscience for moderating tonight. Great chat and topic. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thanks Scott! #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thanks for leading #scitlap, Kristin! Excellent work! Thanks, also, to @megan_hacholski for the nudge.
    In reply to @daleyscience, @megan_hacholski
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Wow, thanks Julie. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie
  • daleyscience - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    It was fun...a #scitlap #122edchat mashup!
    In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
  • SciGeekJulie Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    There’s more on my site. But those 3 are probably my favorites. Although now Mars colonization is definitely taking hold :) #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience