#scitlap Archive
Wednesday May 24, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to a movie-theme
#scitlap
chat! What is your all-time favorite movie?
participatechat
May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#scitlap
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/LgOn6vAt6I
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Hope you will join us! Starts right now!!!
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BeTheChnge
May 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
There's a
#scitlap
! Awesome!
In reply to @Partain_Science, @mijemorkysav
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Top two: Apollo 13 & Twister... can you tell I am a science teacher??
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi everyone! I teach 7th grade sci in MA. Love Goonies, sound of Music, and Grease!
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Megan, 8th Science, Chicago. Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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BelindaTeaches
May 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi Belinda pre service secondary science from Sydney. My favourite movie is Harvey with Jimmy Stewart
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Maybe. Lol. Welcome!
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Old School! Nice.
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In reply to @megan_hacholski
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
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Christi w/chemistry in SC and I love Hoosiers and Goonies
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Yay, nice to have you!
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In reply to @BelindaTeaches
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Never Say Die.
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In reply to @cjcrawcooper
HowardKiyuna
May 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Howard here. Either Rocky or Toy Story...
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1: See below!
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
ooh I would do any chat with popcorn...favorite movie Interstellar
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smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Brian, Teaching
#LEARNING
through the 6 C's
@ScienceRoom229
@LaSallePas
CA
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Quite a spectrum! You are so diverse!
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In reply to @HowardKiyuna
EduGladiators
May 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Many thanks warriors for being in the arena each Saturday!
#EduGladiators
will return June 3!
#ohedchat
#scitlap
#UDLchat
#PTchat
#ONedChat
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Cell phones not allowed, per school rules. Chromebooks are closed, half way or full, when I ask - otherwise, free to have out.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Curious about rogue phone use and consequences. Asking for a friend. 😉
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HowardKiyuna
May 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: GoGuardian on Chbooks. Homeroom Ts get red flags. BYO - close supervision. I only have 13 Ss & a paraprofessional assistant.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Like this. I think norm setting is really important with tech. Very easy for S's to stray without guidance.
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In reply to @smarterteacher, @ScienceRoom229, @LaSallePas
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: If your kids are using iPads LOVE Apple Classroom from
@AppleEDU
. Locks them in or pushes things out. So powerful
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cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Cell phones on screens down at front of room unless we have reasons to use them
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 We are a BYOD school for the most part - with a few carts of iPads and CB. It's usually not a problem, but noticing more lately
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Good rules. Sometimes you have to be strict in order to keep all S's on the same page.
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In reply to @megan_hacholski
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: phones allowed & sometimes really get out of control, HS level, seems silly to fight it/ban them, they aren't going anywhere
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smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A.1 Technology is a part of our world. It is our job to help them make good choices. I cannot expect them to learn the way I did.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I used to have to try hard to not let the "good students" break the rules so I was being fair. Not easy.
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In reply to @daleyscience
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
If they are a problem I take them up till the end of class. For a repeat offender I have taken till the end of the day.
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In reply to @daleyscience
KRScienceLady
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Kathy the NGSS science junkie here to learn with you
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Cool, I did not know about this.
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In reply to @PerkyScience, @AppleEDU
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
100% agree. Tech is embedded in our curriculum now. No need to fight it!
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In reply to @smarterteacher
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I also think my job is to teach responsible use of phones
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I hear you.
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In reply to @legendlearning
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A.1 but a key to this is understanding Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook does not make them DIGITAL LEARNERS.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
100% agree. Phones are going to be a part of the classroom. We can't simply ignore them so lets use them right!
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cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I also think my job is to teach responsible use of phones
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
True. Just stinks that some have to abuse.
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I believe they have to be managed devices, so it may not work for a BYOD setting.
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In reply to @daleyscience, @AppleEDU
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
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Hey everyone! Jennipher from TX, K-12 Instructional Design Facilitator for Science. My fave movie is Sweet Home Alabama
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Thanks
@rlmiller137
! Always a wonderful time with
#fearlessedchat
. Time to finish up
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& rest up for Great America w/270 Ss tomorrow!
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I do love it when they want to brag about science on social media. I try to create that culture.
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2: See below!
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Wow you are brave :-)
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In reply to @megan_hacholski, @rlmiller137
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A.1 If they are going to abuse tech, they are doing it on their own already. That is where we must be the educators.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: I love using music to start a lesson. Can be very calming for S's and intriguing all at once.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I've seen countless bad examples of T's not setting good norms. We must lead or it won't work.
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In reply to @smarterteacher
BelindaTeaches
May 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT
This week I've read Disobedient Teaching and Teach Like a Pirate - devoured them each in a day
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Some of you know, but we have a really big Chestnut tree project happening. Little teasers about this have got kids excited.
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HowardKiyuna
May 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Flipgrids.
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Best hook lately has just been putting materials on the tables and letting Ss play.
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mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: our HS's went 1:1 this year & all others are BYOD. The expectations need to be established early on & reinforced
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KRScienceLady
May 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I try to use anchoring phenoemes to hook my pirates
#ngss
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
That's what creates the wonder that
@paulandersen
is so good at capturing.
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In reply to @megan_hacholski, @paulandersen
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
What grade?
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In reply to @megan_hacholski
BelindaTeaches
May 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Before I finished TLAP I had the idea of She Blinded Me with Science (Weird Science?) as the song to start a safety lesson
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
8th! They still love it, even with 1 week left until graduation
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In reply to @daleyscience
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I played Billy Idol's Rebel Yell one year when teaching about Gettysburg...so funny.
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In reply to @BelindaTeaches
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Good to know! I have 7th.
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In reply to @megan_hacholski
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Sounds like you keep it fresh for them which is really what keeps S's engaged.
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In reply to @megan_hacholski, @daleyscience
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: Chemistry demos
https://t.co/HonHEnP9Mx
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Love music hooks! You got me hooked!
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MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: We are finishing up
#PBL
projects so it has been ongoing but I started compiling big lists of hooks for every unit next year
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q3: See below!
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Haha nice!
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In reply to @daleyscience
AssignmentHelpN
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#ptchat
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#shelfietalk
#WIEE
#udlchat
A Professional’s Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom
https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: I attempted a self paced unit w/ mixed results
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: Rat dissection! Was in 6th for 4yrs before this, & had done dissection b4, but was nervous to facilitate. Went amazingly well!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3 I think my TED projects on genetics. I invited a lot of people to come watch. It was scary.
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mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
100% agree! If Ss have consistent access, make the most of it and embed relevant tools like Google Classroom, edPuzzle, etc.
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In reply to @smarterteacher
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
That's great. It takes guts to do something you know is not a guaranteed success.
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In reply to @cjcrawcooper
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: I attempted
#geniushour
for the first time, results still yet to come but super happy with progress so far. Time will tell!
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: I don’t think I quite concord ground water this year, but at least I didn’t drown in it.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT
My Ss have sooooooo much trouble with self paced.
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In reply to @cjcrawcooper
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I would love to hear about this!!
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In reply to @daleyscience
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A.2 We are doing Thermochemistry right now. Used an Alton Brown episode of Good Eats to explain heat conduction
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I is a beast I keep fighting. Love the idea, just the execution is the issue.
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In reply to @daleyscience, @cjcrawcooper
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT
It's easy to forget when your in the moment that many experiences S's have in class benefit them many years later.
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In reply to @daleyscience, @cjcrawcooper
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Ire does!
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In reply to @legendlearning, @cjcrawcooper
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
I need to look into this. Second time tonight I have heard about Good Eats!
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In reply to @smarterteacher
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Play with purpose, nothing better.
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Best hook lately has just been putting materials on the tables and letting Ss play.
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cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
next year, I am going to let the Ss who want/need to move to next task, but keep other on pace
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In reply to @daleyscience
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Self paced is how many adults have to work so its an invaluable skill to have
@cjcrawcooper
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In reply to @daleyscience, @cjcrawcooper, @cjcrawcooper
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I def have been getting my 10k steps in monitoring self-paced
#PBL
projects. Constantly circulating to keep them on task.
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Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: motors/generators build. 2/3 of my year was spent teaching topics for the first time! Lots of opportunity to reflect this year.
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cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT
My dream is to write a chemistry program that is all about food.
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In reply to @smarterteacher
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Each researched something current in genetics field and did a 5 minute, high energy presentation. We watched and researched TED
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Hey!
#scitlap
joining late and for the first time. Becky k-5 STEM Barrington,IL
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2: I love using "Would you rather" as a hook for lessons - great tie-in to lots of content & S responses are very interesting
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Totally true!
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In reply to @legendlearning, @cjcrawcooper
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
We need more K-5 STEM...Get them addicted to it early!
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In reply to @BeTheChnge
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Look no further than
@altonbrown
!
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In reply to @cjcrawcooper, @smarterteacher, @altonbrown
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A.3 Honestly, Scary is not a problem in
@ScienceRoom229
. Scary is dealing with stuff like...
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cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I never really thought of it that way, but that is really true just add hard deadlines.
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In reply to @legendlearning, @daleyscience
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: See below!
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MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
That sounds awesome!! Love it. May use it next year as a content-related
#geniushour
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In reply to @daleyscience
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3) One of my "not sure how this will go" lessons was doing a rapid prototyping drone lesson with Kindy using a wind tube.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Exactly.
#genioushour
Meets
#PBL
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: Just encourage Ss to never stop wondering & questioning what's around them. It will always lead back to science.
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BelindaTeaches
May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 I have to go on prac for the first time next semester and it scares the crap out of me
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Me.....next year.
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In reply to @Mr_Canterbury
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Get out there and explore, ask questions, and then try to figure out how to answer them!
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Recommend S's go out and experience science in the world this summer. Science shouldn't be disconnected from the real world.
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Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Oh, James from
@wcsdistrict
BTW. Joining late - last day was today! Just got little one to bed.
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karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Hi. Sorry I'm late. Karla @ NAS Lemoore CA. We've been following water issue in CA & potential floods after drought, solar eclipse
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BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Late to the party but here now. My kiddos are playing robot turtles as a way to avoid going to bed!
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In reply to @daleyscience
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Welcome aboard, nice to have you.
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In reply to @BeTheChnge
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
They thought they could stay up late by doing STEM games!
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In reply to @BeTheChnge, @daleyscience
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Just get them to keep asking WHY?
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In reply to @megan_hacholski
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: Go out and see the world
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT
If I taught summer school I would do nothing but games, projects and field trips. Why not make it fun. Fun is what we remember.
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mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: The scariest lesson I conquered this year was a PD session with HS Biology Ts. (so NOT my area!!)
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BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4) I recommend museums, libraries and nature experiences over signing up for a bajillion expensive summer stem classes.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 This looks amazing from a local university.
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https://t.co/URuJIOkAUb
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q5: See below!
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A5: Elephant toothpaste!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Congrats! SUMMER!!!!
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In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @wcsdistrict
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT
That's awesome...where are you located?
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In reply to @karlacalbear
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I hear you! It is harder to differentiate for adults.
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In reply to @mijemorkysav
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: Learning about space science and preparing to view the solar eclipse in August
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4,I want to create one more
@SmorePages
newsletter to recommend some camps and events.
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In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @wcsdistrict, @SmorePages
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I always thought teaching T's was harder than adults. Shorter attention spans!
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In reply to @mijemorkysav
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5: Chemistry classic is flame tests and bio is dissection
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MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: Evolution lab modeling competition of finches with different beaks. Always fun, dried beans travel far!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5 I always start the year with them designing an experiment testing paper towels. No rules. Sets the tone.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Current events Fridays. I loved having S's research the week's highlights and present them to each other.
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
We test oreos to see if the double stuff is double. Lots of skills, but now I am looking to find something more content based.
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In reply to @daleyscience
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: Creating new adhesives for different companies
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BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5) My cult classic would be creating and following directions with LEGO builds. Great for analyzing & comparing as well.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Evolution is moving to a different grade next year. Boo.
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
We do this with chemistry but have to compare absorbency per $. Ups the math
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In reply to @daleyscience
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Sounds like an amazing excuse to eat Oreos..tell me the S's are required to bring the milk.
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In reply to @PerkyScience, @daleyscience
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5 my cult classics don't connect like my cow eye dissection. Newish: apple tasting, pancake engineering, water studies.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
That has always been a concern of mine too, but the skills seem worth it.
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In reply to @PerkyScience
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5: Convection Lava Lamp. Students come back to visit from the HS telling me they still remember that lab activity.
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MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Oh man! That sucks, it is my favorite unit!
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In reply to @daleyscience
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q6: See below!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Love this. I have always wanted to have a consistent current event time.
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Current events Fridays. I loved having S's research the week's highlights and present them to each other.
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
I keep going back and forth on it. (Kind of exciting to see where I will land.)
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In reply to @daleyscience
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
oooooh pancake engineering!!
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In reply to @karlacalbear
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6: Connecting everything we do to the real world. Ss need to see the relevance in what they're learning.
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
This looks epic. Can you share the basics?
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In reply to @MrsDamianoWH
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
#winning
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Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5: Convection Lava Lamp. Students come back to visit from the HS telling me they still remember that lab activity.
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mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6: We begin our study of landforms by walking the outside of the school to see evidence of WED
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Yes! I'm not sure you can teach STEM without real world connections.
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6: Connecting everything we do to the real world. Ss need to see the relevance in what they're learning.
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PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: We go outside and do an “element scavenger hunt”. Doesn’t take them too long to recognize the patterns.
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smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A.5 Smashing Cans (Gas Laws), Flame Tests (Energy & Light), Aluminum & Cupric Chloride (Reactions) Goldfish Tails (Circulatory)
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT
My fav STEM teacher did everything from stream walks to designing and throwing paper airplanes...so cool.
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Hi friends...sorry so late! Trying to shift my kid's jet lag. He's still on Israeli time!
#7hours
#feelslikeThursday
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6 Lots more complaining about bugs, etc. in the last few years. Finding kids don't know how to be outside.
#screens
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT
I once flew from Israel to Baltimore to San Fran..I was half asleep for 2 days.
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In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6 We will be doing some planting and ecology surveys outside.
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6) I have 3 planter beds. Excitement dwindles in winter though. We'll be planting summer crops on Tuesday!
#scitlap
#tomatoes
#Squash
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
When I taught 8th I did a consumer science lab "what's the best" towels were one option. See for details
#scitlap
https://t.co/PQwD7k1Utp
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
We do this with chemistry but have to compare absorbency per $. Ups the math
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In reply to @daleyscience
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
We gotta get them used to it! Life does not happen only inside 4 walls!
#scitlap
In reply to @daleyscience
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
He's 14 so I don't know if it's easier or harder to make the transition...
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In reply to @legendlearning
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
You are feeding my soul tonight! Thanks for the inspiration.
#scitlap
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
We gotta get them used to it! Life does not happen only inside 4 walls!
#scitlap
In reply to @daleyscience
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
The final results are in for this year's use of modeling & science writing heuristic. Compare to Hattie's 0.4 for effectiveness -
#scitlap
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: We try to do our activities outside if weather is nice. Ss love it for most part. Some HS wardrobe choice not best for this lol
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BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6) I am such a nature lover but my robots don't mix well with the outdoors:-(
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Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
That last big drop at the end was our fault. Final quiz three days before last day of school - Hmmmm.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Sign us all up!
#scitlap
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A.5 Smashing Cans (Gas Laws), Flame Tests (Energy & Light), Aluminum & Cupric Chloride (Reactions) Goldfish Tails (Circulatory)
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Sounds like the PERFECT design challenge...
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In reply to @BeTheChnge
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
The robot turtles dont like nature??!!!
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In reply to @BeTheChnge
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A.6 Ever measure the football field using student created measures.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q7: See below!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Ooh, thanks!
#scitlap
#treasure
In reply to @BeTheChnge
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6: I actually was thinking of making mini-mats out of placemats for them to bring outside next year to have as a seat
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megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A7: The
#simmonslearns
book club!
@_on11
will be revealing the book soon.
#scitlap
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A7: Looking forward to attending at least 1 decamp in my area!
#scitlap
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Thinking about doing a SWH "masters class" for my next
#scitlap
- specifics like this would be included. Maybe a live chat would work best?
In reply to @megan_hacholski
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A7) If you submit a proposal (and are selected) PD can be free (or reduced)
#usmspark
(you knew I'd work it into the chat)
#scitlap
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A7: Presenting at a couple
#edtech
conferences in IL this summer.
#scitlap
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Ozobots, lego ev3, wedo 2.0, Dash, and robot mouse don't like the outdoors
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In reply to @legendlearning
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: I am banking on Twitter lol and reading a few PD books
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7?I love edCamp, hoping to join some summer ones!
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legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Best PD is a great new book or resource you can use right away. Something that just gets you excited to get back with the S's.
#scitlap
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: NOAA OER if it is by you is free
#scitlap
https://t.co/AanykWqaiq
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: doing an online course through edX presented by the guy who discovered Lucy!! Pretty psyched about it, can't lie.
#scitlap
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Woah that is an awesome collection. You could have all robot Fridays!
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In reply to @BeTheChnge
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Good point and good advice!
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A7) If you submit a proposal (and are selected) PD can be free (or reduced)
#usmspark
(you knew I'd work it into the chat)
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) Anything published by
@burgess_shelley
and
@burgessdave
is pretty inexpensive, but invaluable PD!
#scitlap
#tlap
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A.6 We have our students do 6 hours of observations in the local canyon. Then create a Weebly of their nature study.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Honestly, that sounds perfect!
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MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: I am banking on Twitter lol and reading a few PD books
#scitlap
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7) I'm considering
https://t.co/fw43pCDDLX
PD
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
During the summer? Mandatory? That's AWESOME! Check it out
@MrBarry628
#scitlap
In reply to @smarterteacher, @MrBarry628
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Having one other teacher you look up to and can talk to can be all the PD you need too.
#scitlap
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: I am also doing google certification this summer free trainig
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
True dat!
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) Anything published by
@burgess_shelley
and
@burgessdave
is pretty inexpensive, but invaluable PD!
#scitlap
#tlap
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
We're doing free district-wide PD on May 31st - EdCamp Style. Lots of good options to learn what you want to know.
#scitlap
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Robots and coding??!! I need to see this classroom in action!
#scitlap
In reply to @BeTheChnge
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A.7 My summer PD will include a lot of relaxin with my wife and some periodic Twitter PLN check ins.
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Sign us all up.
#DidIAlreadySayThat
#scitlap
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A.6 We have our students do 6 hours of observations in the local canyon. Then create a Weebly of their nature study.
#scitlap
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Me too! I'm doing a robotics workshop in Decatur, IL in June.
#scitlap
In reply to @megan_hacholski
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Right there with you. I want to get my google 2 certification.
#scitlap
In reply to @cjcrawcooper
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT
During the school year. First hour is a class field trip. Next five hours done on their own at various times of the day.
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In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @MrBarry628
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7:
https://t.co/Phz5tRfxOt
has upcoming events, Twitter chats, check out
#DENSI2017
in July for cool stuff from
@DiscoveryEd
#scitlap
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: my boys also told me we are building robots with raspberry pi, python and legos
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daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q8: See below!
#scitlap
legendlearning
May 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Great chatting tonight! Thanks
@daleyscience
and see everyone next week!
#scitlap
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8: Gamification, more coding, further developing
#122edchat
.
#scitlap
PerkyScience
May 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8: Still working on going 100% Game based next year. Finishing the year now by trying ideas to see if they fit.
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8 Already started a list. Really want to take more time to create rapport and set up more concrete protocol.
#scitlap
smarterteacher
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
They must photo and classify 10 plants and animals from their observations. Also draw a birds-eye view their site.
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In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @MrBarry628
cjcrawcooper
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
a8: making better videos for flipclass and reviewing twitter suggestsions from chats
#scitlap
Stella_Pollard
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
New content partner, new Grade, new gamifying, 1:1 being rolled out. Big year!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q8: See below!
#scitlap
MrsDamianoWH
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Sadly I am falling asleep... thanks for the great chat
#scitlap
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A8: The last day of school always signals the first day of dreaming of next year! Intertwining more systems science into curriculum
#scitlap
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT
#scitlap
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7 I'M going 2 FREE Raspberry Pi Academy & the US Naval Academy SAIL/STEM Workshop. NSTA webinars are inexpensive & super interesting.
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Wowzers!
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In reply to @Stella_Pollard
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT
#scitlap
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A8 trying to get more
@AmplifyScience
units completed, more active labs, communicating class to parents via tweets,
@flipgrid
or smores
Stella_Pollard
May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A7: Simplek12 host some free webinars! Love them.
#scitlap
In reply to @daleyscience
BeTheChnge
May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Check out my new blog and you can see some pics from my classes
#scitlap
https://t.co/dZiSdsjyRX
In reply to @legendlearning
mijemorkysav
May 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A8: lots of new ideas to explore for next year found here! So glad I joined in TY
@Partain_Science
&
@daleyscience
for the invite
#scitlap
Mr_Canterbury
May 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT
100% game based sounds like quite the ambitious goal. I know you can pull it off!
#scitlap
In reply to @PerkyScience
karlacalbear
May 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#scitlap
thanks
@daleyscience
for a fun theme and informative chat.
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT
I absolutely love
@SmorePages
#scitlap
In reply to @karlacalbear, @SmorePages
daleyscience
- Moderator
May 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Good night and thank you! You guys are the best PLN a pirate cold ask for!
#scitlap
Stella_Pollard
May 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A4: to get out there and enjoy science in its natural setting.
#scitlap
In reply to @daleyscience
megan_hacholski
May 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you
@daleyscience
for a great chat! Love this
#scitlap
crew.
Stella_Pollard
May 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A2: Predator/prey tag
#scitlap
In reply to @daleyscience