#BFC530 Archive
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Friday April 22, 2016
No spoilers!!! I am 3 weeks behind! :(
Oh my God, I just realized its friday!
Good morning Happy Friday!!
Good morning Happy Friday
No spoilers, please. That's my after school indulgence. ;-)
Hey Manny and friends! I've been away awhile. Happy Friday all.
Morning Kim Happy Pre weekend
So much better than thinking its Friday and realizing its Wednesday!
I'd love to interview Jane Austen I want to know what her life was like
Good Morning! Happy Friday, . Stacey from NJ.
As long as they were a gifted orater, I would want MLK, Jr without a doubt! I could listen to him all day long!!
Good morning friends. TGIF! Jean Day too! David MS Principal from VA.
Morning ! Amy from MD here!
Howdy Manny, all good here
Fun question today. Hard to choose just one. Perhaps JFK- 🇺🇸 Props to the man who established the PeaceCorps
That was my first original thought https://t.co/z1GYCaTc8k
As long as they were a gifted orater, I would want MLK, Jr without a doubt! I could listen to him all day long!!
Hi
Watching soccer in the city.
My daughter just scored in the 2nds... she is keeper for the 1sts https://t.co/C5BheKp7Jk
Mark Twain. to explain why American Literature is important and to be hilarious.
For some reason I seem to think every day is Thursday now. Weird!
Happy Friday. It would be awesome to meet Ben Franklin or Leonardo Di Vinci - they could do everything
Hi Carl, good on ya daughter
I'm a big Ben Franklin fan...but I'd want him...wonder whom Ss would pick
Doing great Kathy! How r u?
Or Frederick Douglass, to explain the difference in his life before he could read and after.
Answer:Vincent Van Gogh. Pretty sure he has some interesting stories to share!
Yes 2 outstanding renaissance men changed the world on so many levels
I never got into that... Probably why it's still on the air, everything I like gets cancelled.
Tuff choice for me. Gandhi & Dr. King to speak on peace, Jefferson & Lincoln on US History, Malala on courage and women's rights
Id have to ask William Herschal. I love tge story of how he found Uranus
Great, tired..it's Friday! How about you?
These are my top two as well! https://t.co/uxuOISIpGV
Happy Friday. It would be awesome to meet Ben Franklin or Leonardo Di Vinci - they could do everything
Leonardo Da Vinci or any "Renaissance person" who could show my Ss how cool it is to blend science, art, politics, architecture, etc.
It's a PARCC day...hard to keep track of real days.
I shouldnt watch it. I should watch 1/2 of the things I watch.
He might be hard to book this particular month and year, for that reason I'd go Shakespeare - that guy's mind would be blown
Or maybe Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler for an interview panel
Good morning ! Live from Western NC this am! Great question this morning!
Looking forward to a fabulous Friday! Always enjoy starting my day right here.
he was funny boy what would he think of politics today ??
Did you guys watch Shades of Blue? One of the best shows out there.
Good morning ! Mike checking in from New Jersey. Really thought provoking question this morning!
It'd depend on the time period. In fourth grade, with California's history, we'd love to invite John Muir in as a guest.
Ben Franklin but that's just because id have all of the questions.
you're such a good thinker - I'm going with whimsy this morning
It's one of the few I watch. Brain needs escape.
Wonder if you're familiar with this historical figure...Canadian...Terry Fox...Marathon of Hope...hugely inspiring despite the odds!
good morning and hello Friday!
Wait, we can have a panel of guests? *perk* https://t.co/e6Btbk9Q4g
Or maybe Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler for an interview panel
About the same. I think I get more tired as we get closer to the end!
I'll take whimsy for the win! :) Love your positivity!
No. Is it a cop show? Still on?
yes, boy haven't heard that name in a few years https://t.co/1a2NQew1dl
Wonder if you're familiar with this historical figure...Canadian...Terry Fox...Marathon of Hope...hugely inspiring despite the odds!
Albert Einstein is my pick, but I wonder who students would want to see?
Yes! And Fridays are always hard, energy gone from week.
I'd have to dig for this one. Living in , someone like Nkrumah or back to Mansa Musa. Some non Western figure for perspective
all excellent choices! Would love to be in the classroom.
I also think Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) would be a hoot!
well they did not get along and that is an important part of the story.
that's a good point, sounds like a lesson in there
I would want to sit in your class that day, Carl!
Yes, with J Lo. It is over now but it was unbelievable. I watched it cellphone not in hand.
Jackie Robinson to talk about what he had to go through
oh, thanks! Up and a little silly today
hi Jennifer. Hope your morning is off to a great start.
good morning all! Lori, a little late today but got a great run in this morning!!!
Would also like to interview Susan B. Anthony about what inspired her to stand up and fight for our democratic rights.
I think I'd pick Ben Franklin and John Dewey.
that's my first choice also, so inspiration,
Be inspired by the weekend ahead...time to rejuvenate! 😊
That is high praise for a show these days!
Oh yeah! :) We can get more sleep tips from him too!
https://t.co/HLSCUIo6MK https://t.co/95RvMZIXFM
Leonardo Da Vinci or any "Renaissance person" who could show my Ss how cool it is to blend science, art, politics, architecture, etc.
I loved the way Carl Aagan told the story of Brahe and Kepler. Can I invite Sagan too?
Good morning ! Tweeting in from France today.
I live next town over from his home. We used to take find trips there. Not in our curriculum any more. https://t.co/2mC5Nkp9n1
I also think Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) would be a hoot!
Never saw it. My "cop" show is NCIS.
Dian Fossey would also be an interesting Earth Day guest (maybe a tad controversial?)
GM! Ben Franklin. Good communicator & saw possibility everywhere to have begun many enduring institutions https://t.co/lC81tJMRrU
If it's a panel, I'd like Princess Diana, and Rosa Parks on board too.
I want a panel too! I'd be happy to let the signers of the Declaration of Independence cline for a visit!
Happy Earth Day! Rachel Carson to help my students remember to be observers of The Earth!
Good morning . Da Vinci, 4 his exceptional ability to visualize human anatomy in great detail & demonstrate anatomical relationships.
yes so important to broaden the S perspective https://t.co/LsZbCPYiWv
I'd have to dig for this one. Living in , someone like Nkrumah or back to Mansa Musa. Some non Western figure for perspective
Sagan is a great choice. Id want him to speak about curiosity.
I love your picks and your reasons! Malala is a great choice!
At that point, isn't it Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure? Be excellent to each other... https://t.co/PphRM443Y6
Wait, we can have a panel of guests? *perk* https://t.co/e6Btbk9Q4g
Or maybe Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler for an interview panel
Personally I'd like to have Ramses II as a guest in my class to find out about the of all of his massive building projects.
Very high praise! Only show I do that for! Catch it on demand.
...and Richard Feynman of course! :)
I'm not picking one. Would survey the kids and ask them who they'd like!
yes but I have trouble thinking of him as historical
Wow, I wish I had read the question last night so I could think of a good answer😳
Ooh. What fictional characters would you have talk to your students?
happy Friday! Understanding you might not be a historical figure yet, you're welcome in my school any day.
King Henry fascinates me. His wives as well. But Ben Franklin would make the ultimate dinner guest. He had foresight for sure.
thanks just watch the movie in class a few weeks ago, Ss need to know her story https://t.co/m382uC0hLt
I love your picks and your reasons! Malala is a great choice!
as long as I've lived in KC I can't believe I've never been there!
For Ss I would ask Harriet Tubman. now that is on the money.
Malala on value of an education as well. Great pick
thats true. enough time has to lapse.
I'm going with this answer!! Student voice and choice wins hands down every.single.time.!!! https://t.co/ZMgZDd2DWl
I'm not picking one. Would survey the kids and ask them who they'd like!
I grew up about a mile from Thomas Paine cottage - wonder if that's still "in the curriculum"
Oh I am talking about the house he lived in as a author In Hartford. Next door to Harriet beecher stowe.
Edward Bobby and John F Kennedy
Great question. Having FDR and Churchhill would be two wonderful educators for the students.
Nice! I and my fellow Ts were just talking about Muir yesterday! How brave & groundbreaking his work was.
Would love him as a guest. Important place in history. (as many of these others) https://t.co/7hYw3A4eC4
Jackie Robinson to talk about what he had to go through
Elie Wiesel. he can say whatever he wants.
Hedy Lamar, a film star and inventor whose early discoveries led to Wifi. Yay for Women in Technology! https://t.co/U3ekSHulX3
It was hard not to pick him also, he was America's first rock star
Batman. because...Batman.
I sense a future question...
Once I had to talk abt an inspirational leader.I picked him & realised hw little I knew abt him & his life
This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the Irish Rebellion. Some unheard voices that were there that I would like to hear
Harriet Tubman all the way! So psyched for the new $20.
He would be a great guest!
yes a complicated man flawed but changed the world for the better https://t.co/RVU6F9zykW
Once I had to talk abt an inspirational leader.I picked him & realised hw little I knew abt him & his life
Great pick...phenomenal woman.
Oooh Malala is good one! Just finished her book. So inspiring
Another good question! https://t.co/we5atBhbJc
Ooh. What fictional characters would you have talk to your students?
Louis IV- they're in French and he was at the age I teach
Where would we be today without WiFi? Not tweeting, that's for sure.
Total escape. You can't think of anything else or you will miss something!
That's what I thought this Q meant when I first read it. You should submit it Manny!
truth !!! we would all be sleeping right now !!!!! https://t.co/tiwe0CI3Bq
Where would we be today without WiFi? Not tweeting, that's for sure.
Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln! History, persistence, and humor! You're all invited to my school that day! https://t.co/KVDYCEdYf2
me too. I could watch it any day. Maybe my media arts class can do a critical analysis on the accuracy of it all. hmm.
My Ss have really been interested in the life of Walt Disney so I wonder if they'd pick him
Just thinking...it would be an honour to welcome any/all of you into my classroom as a 'pre-historical' (ha!ha!) figure. You ROCK!
I would love 2 get Jesus' feedback on the history of the Church, Inquisition, reformation, etc.Talk about a unique perspective 😇
Why. the answer is Batman. for everyone. Batman.
We can organize a Skype call or two with all these awesome guests coming to visit across the country!!! Hook a fellow class up!
Albert Einstein, JFK, FDR, Martin Luther King, Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Henry Parkes, Walt Disney! https://t.co/C9ita8T1Xb
My Ss would love this! https://t.co/DvrSCMe5DY
My Ss have really been interested in the life of Walt Disney so I wonder if they'd pick him
Steve Biko perhaps - a different perspective for my students
or Mickey and Minnie https://t.co/hXs85I0FCa
My Ss have really been interested in the life of Walt Disney so I wonder if they'd pick him
As soon as you posted, I realized the same.
I was just thinking that Ss would like him! https://t.co/o7bBfKlfv4
My Ss have really been interested in the life of Walt Disney so I wonder if they'd pick him
John Kerr. Australian Gov General, revered for sacking Prime Minister in 1975.
yes yes yes, ( with Nelson also !) https://t.co/wtTIJBW8Wa
Steve Biko perhaps - a different perspective for my students
this is clearly one that needs thought - and the gang is on it
Steve Jobs might be fun too, maybe?
GOOD one. Really show us how to put mechanical advantage to work (no F🔼d pun intended)
I don't think he would be pleased with a lot of that https://t.co/eZgGvko4kW
I would love 2 get Jesus' feedback on the history of the Church, Inquisition, reformation, etc.Talk about a unique perspective 😇
Happy Friday Everyone! Enjoy your day then relax and recharge for
Somebody put this on the list! (But give us *a lot* of time to prepare...) https://t.co/OxIWPbWIaa
Ooh. What fictional characters would you have talk to your students?
U should all read the book "Creating classroom magic, using lessons from the life of Disney" Written by the unshakable
This might be an interesting one to ask on a future day... which person from education would you most like to speak with
This might be an interesting one to ask on a future day... which person from education would you most like to speak with
Happy Friday, everyone. Rule the day and take charge of your weekend!
This was fun! Sets up what will be a great Friday & weekend! Cheers all!
Absolutely...Even for all those PC people ;)!
Alright. John Lennon then. I think the legend might not match the story
I like that also let's do that ( wait is Batman not real ???) https://t.co/APZBl00tOu
Ooh. What fictional characters would you have talk to your students?
Ditto. I love the crew. BE EXCELLENT and party on, dude. https://t.co/kOECDTiG8u
Looking forward to a fabulous Friday! Always enjoy starting my day right here.
Have a great weekend, Friends.
Have a Fabulous Friday everyone and a great weekend.
Thanks for getting the creative juices flowing this AM! Happy Friday all!
But honestly, there's no way I could not have Lincoln as my final choice!
Wouldn't it be great to be able to do a weekly gathering with each one of these! Have a great weekend! https://t.co/pOj7P6cK8t
Wait, we have to give a final answer? https://t.co/QvQXQDtRv8
But honestly, there's no way I could not have Lincoln as my final choice!
would invite Mary Anning, Mary Somerville, and Maria Mitchel for they truly advanced women in science.
OK gang that was awesome lets go out and change the world one Ss at a time
If it were my staff, Id invite you guys to come talk to them about community and collaboration.
I'd have to go with JFK, my Ss were debating on what would have happened in Vietnam had he lived. Love to let them ask him!
any time friend https://t.co/h92SWb9SlW
If it were my staff, Id invite you guys to come talk to them about community and collaboration.
yes had that same debate about Lincoln & reconstruction & slavery https://t.co/a9rw4f2xaw
I'd have to go with JFK, my Ss were debating on what would have happened in Vietnam had he lived. Love to let them ask him!
another great chat on atm
Awesome question! Give me Charles Darwin. I'd love to hear his argument for evolution by Nat. Sel. My Ss could use some convincing!
For fictional character, Galadriel
This would be a very interesting question to ask our students! I wonder how their responses would compare to ours???
I'd give them a series of design challenges to work on with the students. They could be mentors.
https://t.co/TNDztu1RZ4
Thanks for the book recommendation! Just ordered it!
Harry Potter, Dumbledore, Mickey Mouse,
remember a Bob Dylan interview where he said most things atributed to him were interpreted by others
It's a tough choice, for staff either or or both
me, too! has the ebook on sale until 7/31
Maybe they could have a rap battle for the Ss!
Let's go and make some of the GREATNESS and HUMILITY of these historical figures come alive in our classrooms today! Happy Friday!
Have you or kids read Stephen King's 11.22.63 about trying to keep JFK from being shot? Also now series on Netflix
This is awesome. I was looking for it too! https://t.co/qkSWZDaEk0
Thanks for the book recommendation! Just ordered it!
wow! Really? I think that would be relatively easy to do
we can do a exchange! Help each other 's schools with PD.
Perhaps. we can also Google hangout it if needed.
For relevancy, I would pick James Joyce to teach a course on creative writing. Stream of consciousness ftw
My takeaway from is that it's still very much a "HIS"tory. For my daughter's sake, I look forward to a day where that changes😕
yes true. male & white, but we are working on it https://t.co/2OvDbDVy3u
My takeaway from is that it's still very much a "HIS"tory. For my daughter's sake, I look forward to a day where that changes😕
Hard, but for me Ghandi, & MLK for peace & nonviolence, Jefferson & Lincoln for US History & Malala for courage & women's rights
Einstein. Immigrant who help fight against his home country. Interesting. Just the tip of the iceberg.
Good morning CST! Dropped at EWR this am for and now to work!
Does Robin Williams count as a historical figure? He'd be an interesting person to talk about re: creativity, heath, and connecting.
that would be an interesting & lively dinner table convo !!
for sure, and I agree sadly lost to soon
excellent good choice for this topic and love the role play for Ss !!! -
The S playing John Muir was awesome! I hope he inspired others for future assemblies!
sure looked like it ! I love the idea of Ss getting into character
He came up w the idea and even worked on it over break 😊 Originally it was just going to be a presentation.
Test day - Ss prepped, collaborated, read, wrote, studied, repeated. Saw confidence in their eyes yesterday. Hope I do today.
Would love to have visit my class
I wish Fannie Lou Hamer could visit my class! Also it'd be interesting to ask Harriet how she feels about being on the 20.
So many choices, but Ghandi, & MLK for peace & nonviolence, Jefferson & Lincoln for US History & Malala for courage & women's rights
Ii have a book of his quotes in my classroom bookshelf that I read to class
So many to choose from, really rethinking more diversity more POC and women ? Suggestions ???
Good Morning ! Mother Theresa would be my historical figure I would bring to class.
Oh wow couldn't even imagine what she would bring to the table awesome !!!
Morning Moses, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Clara Barton, A. Einstein, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Lucy Ball, Harper Lee
so very, very true Thanks !
She was a teacher, a head mistress of the school. She broke all odds by believing in her passion, with much writing, perseverance.
Lucy Ball, love her. To imagine how she could share how good, clean humor is so important in society today.
That would be some awesome round table please invite me !
Yes! And I think we would all be laughing until we cry! FUN!
Abraham Lincoln would be another one for me.
yes the definition of leader and world changer !!
teaching the 1950's this week class watched an episode for 50's culture !
you all have an awesome day & a restful weekend, thanks for joining in !! Don't forget spark chat https://t.co/DkSCWct97H
I think I love Lucy showed how life was to be enjoyed and full among the craziness.
Thanks for a great question this morning-getting my brain thinking of who I would bring to the table. This ? will linger today.
thanks, then my work here is done !!!!!
So true & we need to keep that going in our classrooms & life!
tuff but ; Ghandi, & MLK for peace & nonviolence, Jefferson & Lincoln for US History & Malala for courage & women's rights
I'm going for it...Adolf Hitler; especially to ask SO many questions
Great question this morning, Eric. How 'bout Joshua Chamberlain when studying the Battle of Gettysburg?
that is an awesome choice ( especially if Abe is here too !! )
I remember shuddering as I read the account of Little Round Top in the Killer Angels: "Fix bayonets!"
for sure, could almost see it in my mind, very underrated leader !
Also interested in artists: Miles Davis, Mark Rothko, Tchaikovsky, Coltrane, Pushkin, Beethoven, Dickens.
Which tells me: Darn good query, my friend! :)
