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MrsMurat Oct 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Ss who broke the internet with positivity this past Friday! https://t.co/mAJMMUrG9V #ptchat #sblchat #scitlap #shelfietalk #WIEE #hybrEDtech

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #scitlap. Look for the purple Halloween slides with tonight's questions!

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#scitlap Christopher, KS, MS Sci. Fave Halloween treat: Reese PB Cups

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Meggan from TX, 8th science & tootsie rolls are my favorite. Can't ever buy those..I'll eat them all! I am tonight's host. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Yummy! Glad to have you here tonight! #scitlap

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burgessdave Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi, Meggan!! Thanks for hosting #scitlap tonight and for bringing some Halloween themed spookiness! #tlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Yeah! I remembered to set an alarm this week! #scitlap

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HollyMecher Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Holly from Yuma, AZ. First time joiner :) #scitlap

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thea San Antonio Reese's pumpkins! #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome to #scitlap What level do you teach?

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Super glad to have you here tonight! Jump right in & participate! It is a super friendly crowd! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Glad you're here! We'll be use a Q1/A1 format. Don't forget the #scitlap hashtag!

SparkyTeaching Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

For creative educators *with* spark *who* spark! https://t.co/B5gmBvRvrX #ohedchat #novaedchat #sblchat #scitlap #makered #KidsDeserveIt

burgessdave Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Yes!! Awesome to have a first timer! You will love the #scitlap crew!

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Scott, Albany NY-anything with peanut butter and chocolate! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Question #1 #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: We are in a chemistry unit. I want to do some "spooky" demos for Halloween or wear my neon atom costume #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

a1 #scitlap I am not very good at tying in seasonal things to my classroom. It just doesn't cross my mind

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q1 some students don't celebrate H we have to be careful. hosting a science night with a dress as your fav scientist #scitlap

HollyMecher Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

We are focusing on environment and transferring energy. Looking into "gross" topics - owl pellets. #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A0: KitKats :) #scitlap

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 My dryice/fog machine-states of matter extravaganza on halloween is a favorite! I work with @theREPny for theater theme. #scitlap

burgessdave Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Fantastic writing prompt possibilities. Work on the whole atmosphere. Music, lighting, props, etc to create a spooky experience. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Awesome! I hadn't thought to add the lighting, music & prompts when we do a writing prompt! #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: In the middle of evolution, so some zombie ideas. Other class is in climate change, scary enough ... #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

All grades? #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Owl pellets seem like a great Halloween tie-in! #scitlap

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4MissOlson Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Word work: work on writing; number rec; Halloween manipulatives; Halloween/fall printable readers #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Question #1 #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

you really have a fog machine? That's awesome! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Question #2 #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Who is your presenter? #scitlap

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JeremyG724 Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Have students write Halloween sorry as class on cloth strips, use this to make a "mummy" with head as speaker narrating it. #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hi guys, sorry I'm late....was out to dinner with friends. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Glad whenever you can join us! #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 I usually do some zombie learning. Usually about living things, but this year, maybe Energy. #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Dissections (w/middle-school). Don't really have the set-up :( #scitlap

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Every year the custodial staff gets alarmed and then realizes its just me. #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

a2 #scitlap I second @MarianaGSerrato . I team up w/ college across the street for cow eye dissection-- and there is the cost!

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I'm not sure what Im scared of. I'll pretty much try anything. #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Good to have that reputation :) #scitlap

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MissKlein2018 Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late as well. Glad to join though! #scitlap

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 take interactive notebooks out of room! I do but I'm always on edge! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I'd like to do more gamification & I just haven't pushed myself over the edge... #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Glad to have you here tonight! Jump right in! #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I have one too! I guess I am a little afraid it will set off a fire alarm. #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Same! It sounds like a ton of fun. That and Standards-based grading are top of the list of things I want to do. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Oh! I hadn't even thought about that.... #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Do iiittttt! Gamify! #XPLAP #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Don't be scared of #gamification. Some ideas to make it relatively easy and free. https://t.co/NUOAQKqie9 #scitlap

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HollyMecher Oct 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

SAME! Never sure where to start. #scitlap

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AssignmentHelpN Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #ptchat #scitlap #shelfietalk

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

If it hasn't set it off yet it probably won't. I've produced lots of actual smoke in my room too. #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I'm nervous I'd start it up, but get distracted or not implement it well. Going #pbl was pretty radical in my building. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Question #3 #scitlap

sbosch_spps Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: Scared to take Kindergarten on a nature walk by myself. 25 Kinders! #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

a3 #scitlap #geniushour is a treat. Love seeing what my ss come up with!

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: For #gamification I think I suffer from that "I need to figure it all out before I begin" described in #tlap #scitlap

sbosch_spps Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: ELL teacher joins for 1 class. True joy to team witj someone. #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I'm scared of littles in general...! ;-) #scitlap

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ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3- Anything I love and know super well! More passionate = more energy= more participation! #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#PBL and #gamification go hand in hand. Once you've done #PBL it's easy. :) #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I enjoy Physics. Gives lots of opportunities for props! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 I loved genetics and evolution, but those are gone from my curriculum. I like Potential Energy and looking foward to earthquakes #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@JoyKirr is the guru of #geniushour / #20%time https://t.co/tKR0PnAGbv #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 I am scared to try almost anything period 6. Big class of "sweathogs" this year. Boss battle went well today so there is hope. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

What awesome things do you do for potential energy? That is in our 6th grade curriculum. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

sweathogs??? #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 It is a treat to teach gravitational waves this year with my HS physics kids. Such cool stuff. #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: #chemistryrocks and #Genetics are my top. Also love #ClimateAction. Love to see my students become #climateactivists #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

a3.b #scitlap I love teaching ecology and evolution too. Life is so amazing and messy!

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Welcome Back Kotter... #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I am with you, but period 5. Those are my littles (5th grade). They are a handful and I just met them. Others already know me ;) #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

The pendulum is a blast. I tell Ss to hold it to their nose & trust the physics. Also, have you seen our catapults & catapult art? #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Question #4 #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I have not seen this... but I love it immensely. #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#Kotter #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Ditto. I just "have to" add it! #scitlap

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ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4- lab coat- they know when it is on- lab is coming! #scitlap

MissKlein2018 Oct 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Great, thank you! I'll have to look into it. #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

This was the kids idea, I thought it was brilliant and made it happen! #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Similar: wide brimmed hat, sunglasses, and rubber boots. We're going outside! #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Even better! Gotta love it when ss up the game like that! #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: The one where I put on my sun glasses and announce "No blogs this week" #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: I like to wear my inertia hat! #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

What is an inertia hat? #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 Zombie Based Learning #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: I need to work on some good costumes for 2nd semester topics. They are harder topics (I think..) #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I've tried zombie-based to study nervous system, but unit kept dying a terrible, terrible 2nd death. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@BroCstart Looks kind of like this. Mine is a coat hanger & tennis balls. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Question #5 #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Love it! #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Forgot the zombie based learning picture. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

The kids are really pretty mesmerized by it. Cheap & easy. I wear a sign that says "Inertia Girl" #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I also help out at Mass Audubon's Halloween Hike every year, here I am as a spittle bug, complete with bubbles from my butt. #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

a5 #scitlap Confession: My costume and deco games are pretty weak. I already provide most of consumables for labs. Hard to justify more $$

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 I am having difficulty with this since I am teaching 3 different classes in my room. Not sure I can pull it off. #scitlap

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5- we do stations for sa to classify organisms- vines all over and make our closet a cave! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Lol. Check out the CDC and their zombie page, pretty funny. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

You can do the inertia hat... it's cheap! :) I used zip ties to attach the balls to the wire. That was the hardest part. #scitlap

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PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Do you have pics? #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I have a similar problem-- one of my classes is religion! Difficult... #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Brilliant! #scitlap

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PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I am with you. I have two grade levels but I try to make my slides themed when possible. A start. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Do you think the decorations would be distracting or inappropriate for the other classes? #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: Similar issue as @penthaclera. I also teach several preps (which I love); hard to do one and leave others "out of it" #scitlap

PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

When I have decorated for one the other are distracted, but they get over it. I could do better. #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

like that idea #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

They would def be distracting. I would want to incorporate all classes; not leave any out. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Question #6 #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 Love decorating my space! My doorway is usually the gateway to awesomeness. #scitlap

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Halloween is an exception. That day my room is SPOOKY ;) #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Honestly, it just doesn't come to mind. I'm always busy running classes-- I tend to forget atmosphere. :-/ #scitlap

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MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: Yes. In our case, we get spirit points for participation. Winner classroom gets pizza party, so #gamified of sorts #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Maybe yur decorations/theme could be more thematic instead of topical. Could do curiosity or something instead of a specific topic #scitlap

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BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#scitlap And, I try to keep class projects engaging and varied. That and the rapport i've built w ss sets a strong culture

daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6 I think it makes kids get in the door (with a smile). Once their in, you work on the rapport! #scitlap

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6- I think mostly yes. We're going to have ss act like each subatomic particle- they're costume will be charge tshirt- ss dress2 #scitlap

PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Dressing Jon for spirit is a must. Even if the Ss don’t, it keeps me real. #scitlap

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pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Same here. Atmospheric changes are creative and require effort. #tlap #scitlap

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PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

So much to love about this tweet! #scitlap

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MissKlein2018 Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: I would say yes. You're stepping out of your way to be part of their world. And who doesn't like to have fun?! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6-I think if you go all out, kids notice. Just wearing red doesn't seem like Ss will notice that much. #gobigorgohome #scitlap

PerkyScience Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I have seen some of your doors. I would love to see a college or you’re doors through th year. #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Me too!! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Question #7 #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

a7 #scitlap I look through my door, see the messes my ss have made, hear the convo's they have, and just smile. We're too busy being awesome

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A8- do what's best for kids always #scitlap

ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7- do what's best for kids always #scitlap

MissKlein2018 Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: My college professor suggested we keep a little box of special things from students to go through when we're feeling down! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7-I'll listen to loud music... either happy or high energy to change my outlook & push out negative thoughts. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Mine isn't a box but I do have a file of notes from kids which are less common at MS. They are great to read... #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

This makes me want to up my game! Fun idea! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'm going to be jamming out to EDM prior to tomorrow's meeting! :) #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Call to Action for tonight! #scitlap

MarianaGSerrato Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7: I've develped a pretty thick skin over the yrs, and abide by "What does not kill me makes me stronger" rule #scitlap

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7 I try to relax, breathe, and talk to a few Ss. #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

CTA #scitlap Doing more with atmosphere and deco. Maybe enlist ss to make it happen?

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

CTA: Going to think about more theme days. What are some possibilities? hmmm... #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

That's a good idea. They might really get into that! #scitlap

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daleyscience - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7 It can be hard, but follow your heart. #scitlap #scitlap

pentaclethra Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

S help is great. I have a few that help for halloween. #scitlap

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ossurkc54 Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Cta bringing fun back in some of my teachers #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

My 8th graders rearranged all my furniture this morning (w/ permission!) and it's better than anything I've done! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

They know what works. They have the most experience at all different types of classroom setups! #scitlap

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Partain_Science - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you all for participating tonight! We are looking for a few more Nov, Dec & Jan hosts if you are interested! Let me know! #scitlap

BroCstart Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

True-- though I wish more Ts would embrace #flexibleseating! #scitlap

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