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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! We're chatting about Using Seasonal Change for Relevant Learning! Introduce yourselves!! I'm Denis!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Tonight we'll share our best ideas for using the season changing to Autumn to make learning relevant for Ss! #MakeItReal

SlaterPBISMN Oct 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Curt Slater proud Principal of amazing @Jrwildcatsroar in MN. Excited to learn with the #MakeItReal gang.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

This pic is already a classic. Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight Curt!

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Jrwildcatsroar

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Lizzie from Fulton Middle School in Missouri! #Makeitreal

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Good Evening my friends - I'm Jay from NJ checking out #MakeItReal tonight since the Yankees won last night.

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Happy Wednesday #MakeItReal Melissa from Katy TX

themaurywood Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Maury from TN, tech teacher #keepingitreal #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

HI Lizzie! Thanks for joining us for #MakeItReal! "Show me" your great ideas! (see what i did there)

In reply to @tiptongandt

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

HI Jay! Hope the year's going great so far! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

The gangs all here #MakeItReal This chat is gonna rock!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

HI Laura! Any rock updates? #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

ChristinaAronen Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello! Christina, principal from SF Bay Area. #makeitreal

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal team, I'm Steven a Middle School Principal from Missouri

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Good Evening!!! Thanks for making #MakeItReal part of your Wednesday

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi Maury! Thanks for being here. Looking forward to your thoughts #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello Laura #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Excited to announce September's Instant Relevance Book Winner!!! Congrats @BoucherLauren! Welcome to the #MakeItReal PLN!!

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Good evening Jay Billy #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Bill from PA. Elem. school principal. Glad I made it. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight! I was just in Oakland recently! Need to get back out west! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChristinaAronen

cooper1503 Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hello! Chris from TN! Band, Music, Tech, KIDS #makeitreal

sandra_bays Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi Sandra From Elon NC #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I’ve missed being here. Happy I can make it tonight #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

ms_held_teacher Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Deidre, 2nd Gr T in Wildcat country! #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 is a big winner! Coming up in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Good evening #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Good evening Jay Billy #MakeItReal
In reply to @JayBilly2

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Every time you show up I think The GSW Coach is here. I always know him as the Bull he was! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MrStevenKerr

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What do you love most about the shift to Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom? #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Scott from NJ here! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ss r begging for 1 a week! Can’t keep up wi/that, so agreed 2 roll one out every other week. This week is the week for rock #3. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Well thank you, my students keep asking me everyday if I am ready for the regular season! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thanks for visiting https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl and entering! I hope you enjoy Instant Relevance and will share your thoughts! #MakeItReal

In reply to @BoucherLauren

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We're glad you're here too! #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hello! Mike from Indiana, first time in a #MakeItReal chat! Excited to be here and take part!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great list of great things! Sounds like my house #MakeItReal

In reply to @cooper1503

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight

In reply to @sandra_bays

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Carmen from Madison, WI. Home of the Pack!! teach LA & SS to awesome middle schoolers #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hey, friend! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 I just want to hold on to summer BUT the seasonal changes provide so much vivid scenery to write about with Ss. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Good evening Scott #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I love the excitement about Halloween. Did a themed breakout today to tap into engagement #Makeitreal

PrincipalFrench Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I love not sweating in a suit and tie and getting outside with students! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What do you love most about the shift to Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom? #MakeItReal

themaurywood Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Thanksgiving. My Ss & I always make Thanksgiving baskets for families that might not have a Thanksgiving dinner. #makeitreal

ms_held_teacher Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: We are focusing on weather in science. The drop in morning temps has been most exciting for Ss #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Great to have you Mike! Thanks for being a part of #MakeItReal tonight!

In reply to @ETRoundup

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Some of you like pumpkin spice lattes but I drink my coffee black. I like the cool mornings and the color changes -phenomena #MakeItReal

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1 This is honestly my favorite time of year. The sights, the smells, all of it. So taking all of that energy into the classroom #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#makeitreal I love cooler weather, although we are still 90s. I love new sports, food & TV which we talk a lot about in class

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What do you love most about the shift to Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: I love that it's getting cool enough for warm fires! So here's my new Firewood 3 Act Math task! https://t.co/07PuMQOaRN #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Spent many weekends in Madison! I lived in northern Il and visited friends there. Thanks for being here! #MakeItReal

In reply to @AmesAngels

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Fav time of year. Like getting out into woods, spending time w/ fam outside, Halloween. Tie math ?s into season w/ riddles. #MakeItReal

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1:I love the excitement around Halloween. Tapped into that today with a themed breakout. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Awesome! Both Change and Loss are great writing prompts! Autumn breeds both #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1:Fall is great, cool weather, leaves are changing, school is back in the swing, halloween/ horror movies, thanksgiving, etc #makeitreal

LiteracyLoverPT Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1:The colors & I get to wear my boots & sweaters! These topics can make way for great discussions! #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: ❤️ cooler weather & fall harvest festivals. Lots of descriptive writing prompts there. Also hunting season-novel tie ins.#MakeItReal

BoucherLauren Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

OMG, I won something! I've never won anything before. Can't wait 2 share all I learn! I've heard it's a good 1! #pcs_nc #IMPCS #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Excited to announce September's Instant Relevance Book Winner!!! Congrats @BoucherLauren! Welcome to the #MakeItReal PLN!!

sandra_bays Oct 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1- The weather is perfect for getting Ss outside for lessons and learning. #MakeItReal

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: Love the cooler temps. Going on a walking field trip tomorrow connected to SS and outside. Beautiful #MakeItReal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

LOL! I hear that! #MakeItReal

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 Halloween and all the haunts & spooky things make autumn the best time of the year for me. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Love that! There's so much good in experiencing gratitude by sharing! #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

It is a beautiful city. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 Falls Into place in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

MAke sure you talk about that heat spell last month too!!! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ms_held_teacher

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Absolutely! Great time to be outside! #makeitreal

In reply to @cooper1503

KyleHamstra Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Always use real life resources as they become available! #makeitreal https://t.co/b23wF69gax

KyleHamstra Nov 2 @ 3:53 PM EDT

Any way you measure it, we're falling in love with learning. #mathKMD1 #math1MD1 #math1MD2 #sciKP21 #sciKE12 #sci1L11 #sci1L21 #SwimFwd

cooper1503 Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1b #makeitreal

themaurywood Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Halloween means I get to wear my Batman suit...officially #makeitreal

ChristinaAronen Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Fall brought maple leaf rubbings, autumn poetry, Thanksgiving history, & full days of interactive pumpkin math and science. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: What do you love most about the shift to Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I love the sound of fall. If I ever get a minute alone outside, I like to just listen to it. #MakeItReal

In reply to @ETRoundup

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you like LEAST about Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom too? #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: Walnutpicking is big here in fall. Lots of math there with getting paid by the pound. #MakeItReal

KyleHamstra Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: Always use resources for learning as they become available. #makeitreal https://t.co/QIySToxcwv

KyleHamstra Oct 21 @ 6:12 PM EDT

@mrskmarkman "Mr. H, I made my own measuring thing so it's faster to measure the leaves. Can I use it?" 👍 #math1MD2 https://t.co/Ej5sr3d5TL
In reply to @mrskmarkman

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 #MakeItReal Candy Corn is awesome too!

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Good evening Steve. Thank you. Hope things are good at your new place. #MakeItReal

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Good evening to you Jay! Congrats on the book, excited to read it when it comes out!
In reply to @JayBilly2

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Archery is a great time to be out! #makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

The best! Warm clothes, cool air. Lots of writing prompts and poetry in there #MakeItReal

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

KyleHamstra Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: If the leaves are changing in science, or if you learn measurement in math---Go outside! Live it! #makeitreal! https://t.co/dR6K02WIE3

KyleHamstra Oct 21 @ 6:07 PM EDT

FALLing in love with learning. @mrskmarkman's Ss order, compare, & measure. #math1MD1 #1SI11 #sci1L11 #ddeimt https://t.co/v3MASyGIeQ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Min's a Chewbacca suit :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: One thing I don't like as principal is that holidays sometimes cause us to lose focus. We can celebrate and learn too #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

This might be the answer to Question 2 for some #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ms_held_teacher Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Knowing that winter (snow/ice) driving isn’t far away. I could use my drive time as a comparison problem for my Ss #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#makeitreal I have nothing bad to say about Autumn- I even love daylight savings time

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you like LEAST about Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom too? #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Umm, it’stoo Short? What’s not to like? Hayrides, bonfires, apple butter, holiday season, and more. #makeitreal

sandra_bays Oct 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2-I hate that it gets dark so early but adds for great conversation with Science standards #makeitreal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Days get shorter. Lots of ties in to science, math, and writing. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Good point. A lot of breaks that cause some distraction #makeitreal

In reply to @JayBilly2

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: That it never lasts long in the midwest. Connects to the importance of living/learning for the moment and being present #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Right! Don't just celebrate because it's happening. #MakeItReal and connect the relevance of the holiday to the content!

In reply to @JayBilly2

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Thank you Scott, looking forward to #TCT18 #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Catherine, this was a POWERFUL conference! @JayBilly2 rocked his presentation 💯 Would be well worth the trip. Roman, excited to hear you’ll be there!
In reply to @NowakRo, @cathwilliams05, @GuysBride, @michelelkelly, @MollyBabcock, @MrWawczak, @bmilla84, @JayBilly2

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2:That I feel like a vampire, I go to school when it is dark, and leave when it is dark #makeitreal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Great point! I agree with you. It is definitely too short. #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

LiteracyLoverPT Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2:The fact that I know that WI snow is getting closer. Great time to teach a lesson on dealing w/ conflict & how to adapt! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Totally! I also start tracking things like heating oil use, utility bills, etc.. #MakeItReal

In reply to @ms_held_teacher

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Okay, that’s the only thing I am not crazy about, but otherwise, I’m with you. Autumn rocks! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: I hate being cold and wet, it rained all day. :( Upside, great lighting for our first photo walk today. #Makeitreal

SchleiderJustin Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 raking leaves. Have my SS do them for #physed? #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you like LEAST about Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom too? #MakeItReal

cooper1503 Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 Hum.... Not sure there is a down side for me. But everyone is different and that's a good thing and a #Real discussion point. #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Exactly Denis, I see too many pumpkins #MakeItReal https://t.co/WzLxHGAcoM From @cultofpedagogy

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Right! Don't just celebrate because it's happening. #MakeItReal and connect the relevance of the holiday to the content!
In reply to @JayBilly2

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Yea sometimes it feels like a fog all the darkness but it helps cool things off here in Texas #makeitreal

In reply to @MrStevenKerr

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Agreed! I lived in Lake Forest, IL for a long time. Fall was just a few days, then, BAM!!! Cold! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ETRoundup

PrincipalFrench Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2) The days are getting shorter. I'm getting ready to hibernate. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you like LEAST about Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom too? #MakeItReal

ChristinaAronen Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Tbh, I dislike the discombobulation of the time change....so many excuses, so many tardies. It is like a tardy party. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you like LEAST about Autumn? How can you use that in your classroom too? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

LOL. Lawn sweeper is the best investment I've made. #MakeItReal

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: It gets really cold, but still doesn't snow so our club can ski. Encourage Ss 2 try new things like skiing or snowboarding #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

It's almost over already! Question 3 is only 1 minute away! #MakeitReal

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#MakeItReal

themaurywood Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: It is dark when I wake up. This makes me tired. I can sympathize with my S. I don't want to get up either some days. #MakeItReal

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

And have to clean out gutters that are plugged with leaves! #makeitreal

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

KyleHamstra Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: Whether it works or not-_science. Why leaf colors so dull? Why was fall so short? #makeitreal #ddestem #sci5E11 https://t.co/mZP4Zxonyo

KyleHamstra Oct 1 @ 5:49 AM EDT

Best weather for fall colors? We have "ample moisture" now, but a whole growing season? #sci5E11 #sci5P23 #sci5L22 https://t.co/j77yN6zq96

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Same in both Kansas City and Bloomington, IN - summer forever, a minute of fall, and then cold, slushy, winter #MakeItReal #MakeItFall

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I get a ton of acorns. I use a shop-vac! #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden, @SchleiderJustin

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is one idea you heard tonight that you’ll try this fall in your classroom? #MakeItReal

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

79 degrees in Madison the last 2 days. 50's by next week. We are in rollercoaster of temps season. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @ETRoundup

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A3: Taking the students outside for a walking field trip! Love it!! #MakeItReal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Not a bad idea. I never thought about doing that. Have to give that a try. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @SchleiderJustin

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Right?!?! I was just at @SlaterPBISMN school in MN and it was in the 90s! #MakeItReal

In reply to @AmesAngels, @ETRoundup, @SlaterPBISMN

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Get out phones, document things they don't recognize or know, come back and research! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ETRoundup

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#makeitreal Letting the autumn scenery become the classroom- getting outside and into nature

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is one idea you heard tonight that you’ll try this fall in your classroom? #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Okay it’s semi-official. EPIC #KidsDeserveIt #MakeItReal #TLAP #FlipgridFever meetup at #TCT18 https://t.co/NrlkGx8OoV

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: Being present, not wishing time away, good conversations to have with kids #MakeItReal

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: That it never lasts long in the midwest. Connects to the importance of living/learning for the moment and being present #MakeItReal

3Realley Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q2 The amount of acorns that fall here is unreal. Maybe I'll take some pics to do some I See Math activities #makeitreal

LiteracyLoverPT Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Have to head out a bit early. Have a great rest of the week! #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Upper 80’s here last few days. Ready for the cool down! #MakeitReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @AmesAngels, @ETRoundup, @SlaterPBISMN

ETRoundup Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Yes! Love the tech integration there as well, and the idea of openness to exploration and discovery! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I agree! So often we wait til spring/summer weather to take Ss out. Do it now! So much to learn out there #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

PrincipalFrench Oct 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3) Serving pumpkin lattes to my students! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is one idea you heard tonight that you’ll try this fall in your classroom? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: Descriptive writing prompts and dressing up like Batman. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Nice! Same here. It's like walking in a ball pit out here. Totally time for some math activities! #MakeItReal

In reply to @3Realley

SchleiderJustin Oct 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#brilliant #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I get a ton of acorns. I use a shop-vac! #MakeItReal
In reply to @WPMadden, @SchleiderJustin

sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 Your point about change/loss being such a great source for ideas! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

KyleHamstra Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Edus should be integrating weather w/curriculum & #lifelonglearning whenever possible. Weather is universal & fascinating. #makeitreal!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is one idea you heard tonight that you’ll try this fall in your classroom? #MakeItReal

AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4: Forget about all the fall offers 4 writing opportunities. Want to start doing that again. After tomorrow's field trip?!?! #MakeItReal

ms_held_teacher Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Do a study on sunrise times &/or sunset times. #MakeItReal

sandra_bays Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3-Being at a global school love connecting the holidays for deeper understanding beyond the commercial value #MakeItReal

MrStevenKerr Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Bring out all the changes our Ss are experiences and bring them into the school #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thanks! We've got to remember to view the "ordinary" things for their "extraordinary" qualities! #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Awesome! Also connecting the season with a place that's having a different season is a great way to learn! #MakeItReal

In reply to @sandra_bays

SchleiderJustin Oct 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#makeitreal a3 vacuuming SS with a shop vac

ChouinardJahant Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal I have missed this chat!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Glad to have you back! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

tiptongandt Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

See you next week. Thanks for some great ideas 💡 #Makeitreal

3Realley Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3. I'm going to keep my eyes open for ideas of bringing pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, leaves, into my math lessons #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: Agreed! What you two said. That’s my answer. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @sdtitmas

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for another excellent #MakeItReal Chat! Join us each week for more great learning! Want to host? Send me a message! See you soon!

WPMadden Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks @MathDenisNJ & everyone! Definitely gave me some ideas to take to school tomorrow. Have a great week! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Local farms always do a "guess the weight" of a huge pumpkin. that's a good one. And leaf volume before/after shredding! #MakeItReal

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sdtitmas Oct 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

So true! It’s easy to miss them in the busy, digital lives we all live. #MakeItReal

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AmesAngels Oct 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for the ideas. Great chat tonight. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

That's fantastic to hear! Share your ideas with the #MakeItReal pln all week and check out Instant Relevance for more!

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SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks for a great job moderating, @MathDenisNJ !
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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 4 @ 10:00 PM EDT

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! #MakeItReal

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ChristinaAronen Oct 4 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Have S guess weight of pumpkin, also how many ridges pumpkin have, how many seeds, compare to actuals. #makeitreal

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participatechat Oct 4 @ 10:30 PM EDT

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