#scitlap Archive
Wednesday March 23, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
MrsMurat
Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Students combat haters and trolls. Would love your feedback. TY!
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#shelfietalk
#nwotchat
#principallife
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
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for tonight. Glad you are here! Introduce yourself & tell us your favorite part of spring!
https://t.co/yyua8HOXik
daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kristin here! I love riding in the car, windows open, loud music, loud singing!
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Corri here and I love being able to hike outside for long stretches of time.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
I'm Meggan from Texas & teach 8th sci and serve as instructional coach. I <3 spring b/c it brings more light in the PM!
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Scott here from upstate NY. Favorite part of spring: playoff hockey. Also getting out into nature!
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Andrea, HS Science from WI --enjoy watching baseball.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@PerkyScience
I think this is what I've wanted to do, but lack the necessary time and freedom at my current position to try!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Glad you could join us tonight!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
We will use a Q1/A tonight format. All questions will appear as a picture w/ a blue background.Make sure to include
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!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Woohoo!!
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Laura, MS Science in NJ. Listening to all the birds singing their hearts out trying to find love :-)
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@ColantoniSci
They are twitter-pated!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
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https://t.co/hqFLcHDIhw
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Br Christopher from Kansas. Middle school science and tech. I ❤smell after a good spring rain
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Spring in Minneapolis with a 4 year old snow plow. Warming up now. Sarah K -5 Science Teacher.
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https://t.co/TPsiQNDSP8
sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
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. Chris from Iowa and a Winter Storm Warning. Spring brings more opportunities for bike rides!
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Thanks! I had to check this out since I had the invite from my friend SarahBosch1.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
I have to say this is not my idea of spring.....
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#texaswarm
ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Haha, touche
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Katie from N TX. I love heading out for softball and soccer games with the family!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
alright! Welcome aboard
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
I have celebrated many Easter's with a snow bunny in the front yard.
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Grew up in Duluth, MN.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1:
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https://t.co/gqnrFbU6iB
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Welcome, Corri! I love chatting with this group of science teachers!
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
#scitlap
Best Twitter chat of the week!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@sevenoutof10
Do you ride for fun? Race? Mtn or Road?
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@ColantoniSci
Giggle!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
You'll love it! The
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crew is the best!!
https://t.co/zUeNiTj3sC
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Thanks! I had to check this out since I had the invite from my friend SarahBosch1.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Ss presented their keystone species projects and I, like always, was very impressed!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I taught light reflection with mirrors the day before moon phases. Have to know reflection.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Ss completed their first self-directed lab of the term on their own with relatively little trouble in env. science.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1
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student planned and led stations of the Cross!
#catholicedchat
My 8th gr. BLEW us away w dedication
https://t.co/BGXVuguEtN
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I'm proud of some Ss who I've been working with in small groups! Trying to acknowledge w/ personal notes.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A2 I created an "Escape Game" as a lesson to learn about evidence of evolution.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@daleyscience
AWESOME!
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Lori from ATL... THIS spring I'm SO looking forward to visiting with
@andreakornowski
@steph_frosch
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#countingdownthedays
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I am proud that almost almost all of my students have learned to download PDFs from Schoology to annotate and reupload.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
We were investigating nutrient content in soil.
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
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For absolute FUN....Ever heard of RAGBRAI? ... I have a cross trainer. Great way to clear my mind.
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@BroCstart
It's great to get students leading!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@andreakornowski
nice!
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Handed back a huge project, and a struggling student aced it. It's the little things....
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
Less than one week!!!! :)
@steph_frosch
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1) We had a very relaxed day I called "Crazy Traits BONUS round" Lots of Ss were busy with school musical.
#notstudyhall
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@andreakornowski
@SarahBosch1
Do tell! that sounds awesome!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@daleyscience
can you share more about it?
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@ColantoniSci
Give Ss unknown potting soil & garden soils and have them evaluate which one they should buy.
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@SarahBosch1
pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 I had several Ss say that I was passionate about science! I also managed to teach while feeling like crap.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@ColantoniSci
@SarahBosch1
You can also throw in a challenge of how they would amend it to fix any deficiencies.
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hello
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SciPirates Checking in from Pasadena. Started spring break today.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: Think seasons!
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https://t.co/vUUJxAUmlL
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
Glad you could be here tonight?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@smarterteacher
Egad....that shouldn't be a question. A !! for sure!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: I am pumped for spring. I want to draw life size pictures of dinosaurs in chalk on basketball blacktop.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Need to have Ss design some Sunday seminar ideas at the field station.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2
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I'm terrible at integrating the actual world out there. I do better integrating sci-fi stories!
sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
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Had a student tell me today how much they love science because something new is learned every class period! Warm Fuzzy!
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2) We're about to re-vamp the school garden. 4 raised beds with fresh soil and compost. HOORAY!
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 In lab class we look into growing plants. Many urban kids don't get how plants work. or how food works.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
Awesome! Would love to see this! :)
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
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feel bad for the kid that selects a tyrannosaur or megladon
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
Wow! This would be awesome...what do you all do with dinosaurs?
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@andreakornowski
I MIGHT put you to work!
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#notavacation
ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 we learn about weathering and erosion in the spring, and we walk & analyze the stream behind the school
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
Horticulture is my background and passion :) I've always wanted one of these.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Would love to pull in year round soil and water citizen science projects to graph and analyze changes with seasons.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Ss look forward to Spring bc of outdoor labs. We do fun demos most Fridays and rocketry at the end of the semester
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@ColantoniSci
Was it luck to have a stream close to school or was it planned for edu opportunities?
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 Spring = Ecology Unit!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
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a2 cont. Considering building mini composter to help think about nutrient cycling . Caf already said we could collect veggies
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
K studies what make a T-Rex a T-Rex and stegasaurus and . .. We compare/ contrast herbivore/ carnivore. Label
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q3: Imagine your toughest kids .... the ones that give you gray hair!
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https://t.co/lzn5QSaDw8
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Have ridiculous non-stop fun with Kindergarten Dinosaur Geeks!
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Our theme is reflection, so LOTS of finding reflective surfaces outside. Also, how our environment is a reflection of us
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Have a T friend who does awesome school garden stuff
https://t.co/OyHa1oZoR7
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Nice! I'm excited to try schoology. Have not been on it yet.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
At the Montessori school I work at we have a huge garden outside and are playing with aquaponics inside.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: I try to provide them opportunities to teach. It's a win-win. They are engaged and they own what they're learning.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Are you following your 1st
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chat? We use Q1 for question 1. Reply with A1: for answer 1 and so on.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Are you following your 1st
#scitlap
chat? We use Q1 for question 1. Reply with A1: for answer 1 and so on.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
just luck I believe, but I tell them to check out other examples I found around town (bent trees from Creep, etc)
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
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A3 provide choice in how to approach questions, or pose crazy hypothetical questions to engage brain
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
I will happily help you with playing with it! It opens so many possibilities for all our kids.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3 So tough sometimes, but they really just need your full attention. Getting to know them is the key.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I ask Q#3 because I have a few who are being really difficult right now & it's having a neg impact on more.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Let us know what questions you have about
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Excited that you are here.
pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3 Rapport, rapport, and if that doesn't work more rapport. Hands on clear expectations essential.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
it's like you have my dream classroom!
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I try to get to know their interests and passions. I also ask for their opinion in my planning decisions. Allows for voice.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: humor and 1:1 feedback. Assignment options must exist do they feel in control.
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A.1 After viewing the documentary "Tapped" students began calling bottled water companies to find out their water sources.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I try to get to know their interests and passions. I also consistently ask for feedback and provide their voice in planning.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3:Opening opportunities for students to share where they don't have to speak. Blogging and now tweeting
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3) humor. kindness. You get farther with judo and tai chi than you do with boxing! (a parent told me that at conferences!)
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Everyday of school! Tell me about it! Engage them before they enter and relay expectations.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
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A3 cont. I use those ss as barometers. Am I bringing my best? If they're bored or acting up, then I'm generally slacking.
andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
Which class did you show this to? I heard this one was good.
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@daleyscience
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Building relationships is the key!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
That's a good analogy! Was the P also a T??
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
It gets tough when those Ss Impact others' learning. Wish. I knew the right answers.
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https://t.co/BSHuAp5bti
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I ask Q#3 because I have a few who are being really difficult right now & it's having a neg impact on more.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I create point sheets (check in/ check out) just for my room for struggling students. I supply rewards.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
AWESOME!
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There is your Passion spilling to your crew mates!
sabav1
Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I use Skype and connect with others around the world! So engaging. JOIDES Resolution
@TheJR
amazing Skype!
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Nope - just a parent who really knows his kid! :)
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q4: How 'bout those kids who make you take lots & lots of deep breaths...
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https://t.co/SIiBCuUJPj
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: Lunch with me. I let them invite a friend and have lunch in my room if their lunch overlaps with my lunch or prep.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
Really thought about this.Ss want food as a reward & we have very strict, can't give food policy. Considering ignoring
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
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that is a great analogy.
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
Can you just provide the venue if they bring the food?
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@SarahBosch1
I ignore the anti candy policy. They can fire me. One starburst does wonders.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A4 Sometimes giving them a job helps. Let them be in charge of something - maybe a technology task.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: My middle schoolers still love Class Dojo
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
@SarahBosch1
Seriously! 2 mini-tootsie rolls for 45 min of focus.... win in my book!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
I ignore it. I use "fruit snacks." I have a prize jar with dollar store prizes and suckers. Flavored waters.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4
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I toss my passion around. Frame ?? to invoke wonder. Grades don't motivate me, never have, so I don't expect them to excite ss
daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Agreed. Shhhhh.
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https://t.co/jsKpDWEjz2
pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@SarahBosch1
I ignore the anti candy policy. They can fire me. One starburst does wonders.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
We also play Scoot and my new twist for "Content" Spoons
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4 Working on this myself. Reminding all Ss why they are there helps a bit."We are here to learn and help humanity not get grades."
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: lots of options: tech choices, art, rap...all formative
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Tell us about content spoons!
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#inquiringmindswantto
know
smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
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@SarahBosch1
I do light reflection using cd cases.
https://t.co/2oNNPbyDVd
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: Theme of Responsibility (Q2) and Integrity (Q3) helped with the motivation for most students.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 quick animated images (Gifs) Popculture references. Relate it to something they can relate to
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Jobs are great. Sometimes, I have things for them to cut up. Sometimes, just for them to cut up.
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Helpers
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Spoons card game is where you get 4 cards and have 1 fewer spoon out than players. When you get 4 of a kind you grab a spoon.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
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I think you school has a no candy rule... but even principal ignores it.
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
cont. Right now, Figurative Language Spoons has Word, def. and 2 examples before grabbing spoons. Left out challenges the first.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@BroCstart
It's actually the state of TX. We have 2 days a yr we can give food.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Q5: This a 2 part-er! Different but related. Label your responses w/ whatever ? you are answering!
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https://t.co/9S41zUEyYZ
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
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my ss love spoons. How do you tie it to content?
smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Q4 those kids are called Sophomores (soph = wise more = fool) but I love them.
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https://t.co/IviDeCNBqZ
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Hmmm... very clever. Thinking how I could use this...
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5a: I use learning stations, Scoot, and QR code scavenger hunts. Some individual and some in groups
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
for optics:
https://t.co/BcxrJNxJtV
https://t.co/cN9n7hj25I
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@MsCorriG
Could you make vocabulary cards and have your own set of cards?
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
5a: task cards w partner, hands on review labs, Kahoot!, brain dumps, 1-pager graphic notes
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A5a I teach 7th and state testing happens in 8th. Still try to teach test skills but approach as tackling a difficult problem.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
That is what I do. You could do something like name of process, definition of process, and 2 examples of it happening.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
@BroCstart
I was thinking word def example picture like
@MsCorriG
's example
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5 a
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I focus on divergent thinking projects,
#geniushour
projects to help ss enjoy school during testing season
daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5b Try to approach open response questions as problem solving. Teach them to have confidence in themselves.
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Aa I exchange classes with the 7th grade teacher.They love seeing their former teacher. 7th Ss get to see their future sci teacher.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: a Kahoot.it games. My Ss love the friendly competition, and I can download the results to track the problem areas
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
This is a great idea. I know some campuses that do this well!
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5b: I offer AppSmashing as an option to turn in projects. You use 3 or more apps to create one product.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
5b: I like to hear them dissect released test questions, not just looking for answer but more of a discussion. Write new ?s too
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
What is happening with spoons? I missed something, lol.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: I make review games on Kahoot and Tiny Tap. Vocabulary Bingo - I call definition they cover word. Test Prep
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Is 7th content on 8th test? Tx is 6-8th on 8th test so everybody has some skin in the game
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: 5th grade takes test on 3-5 sci content. I pull out favorite labs as stations to review big ideas.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Spoons is a silly card game that has been modified.
https://t.co/RXq8vzkIud
You choose what 4 of a kind is
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
As of right now, yes. Things may change as standards moving words NGSS.
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https://t.co/YyaNVMx0HW
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Is 7th content on 8th test? Tx is 6-8th on 8th test so everybody has some skin in the game
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@daleyscience
adapting game of spoons to review Content!
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#brilliant
!
https://t.co/FMpfJz8Dnn
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
That is what I do. You could do something like name of process, definition of process, and 2 examples of it happening.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
5a We use
https://t.co/llYodMTA1H
to edit & add questions to video clips. Helps reinforce auditory kids
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
TinyTap Player - MCA Science Vocabulary
https://t.co/Vpr2KdCW3j
#tinytap
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
TinyTap Player - MCA Science Vocabulary
https://t.co/XzJT7qxL9f
#tinytap
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
GRADES do not = LEARNING!!!
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https://t.co/MAX3yAwBzH
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Q6: Our passions keep us going!
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https://t.co/bCmvdX3Z65
smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@ColantoniSci
Thank You
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Tiny Tap lets teachers and students make their own app game.
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App for android and iPad and phones works on PC
daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6 Biodiversity. I really want to get outside with a project and do something amazing.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6: electricity and circuitry is not on our state assessment so I wait until May. I love it and so do Ss!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
It is
@SarahBosch1
for the win! I haven't seen
@TinyTapit
before. Thanks for the share!!
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q6 Feeding 9 Million in my Env Sci class. Ss know very little about food, fast food, water, energy interactions.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6
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7 nutrient cycling, 6 plate tectonics, 8 natural resources
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: We are going to record student digital stories about their lives and social justice issues that impact them. Showcasing @ UofM
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@BroCstart
That is funny..nutrient cycling is one of my least favorite 7th topics!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
do you use squishy circuits? My ss love those!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@TinyTapit
You can even create student accounts without adding student e-mails.
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6 Teaching climatechange and environmental topics is now. Love doing the liquid nitrogen demos for the heat and temp. unit in May.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
@TinyTapit
I will! Thank you so much. How do Ss record the audio?
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MathFlashcards
Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Amazing Water Trick - Amazing Science Tricks Using Liquid
https://t.co/CUN9lfSV5U
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https://t.co/uY7DLYsRKJ
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
I want to do composting, vermicomposting to make it real, Otherwise too abstract
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@SarahBosch1
@TinyTapit
Not how.... what equip do you use. Mics? or just mic on computer or ipad?
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@BroCstart
I usually have them bring christmas lights from home and we strip them and then use them to build series and parallel.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@BroCstart
trying to get some littlebits soon!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: 3rd grade sound, 1st grade air, 5 force and motion. I want this.
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https://t.co/zT6lTahsfS
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
That looks like fun! Can I come play when you use them?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Q7: Teachers don't get enough positive recognition! Now is your chance!
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https://t.co/w84wOUQUOi
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
also awesome! I have 2 sets of
@littlebits
. Love em!
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@TinyTapit
Just mic on iPad. Some you hear background noise. Maybe only create on mobile device?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
@BroCstart
Awesome! Think it was last yr I killed a bunch of worms in vermicomposting gone bad(not intentionally)
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Of Course! Air can move thins! and a greater force causes a greater change in motion.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
@Partain_Science
awesome! Any tips on setting such up & tying to curriculum? This is new ground for me.
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burgessdave
Mar 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Great question, Meggan!!
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Love that you spreading positive strokes to educators!!
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Kpalmerscience
@littlebits
What are squishy circuits and little bits? Have you made Gak that is a conductor?
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A7:
@SarahBosch1
had her class doing a Twitter chat. I am hoping to do the same in the next couple of weeks.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
My dad helped me make one out of a trash can. Easy, fun, and kids love it. Use it with my fog machine!
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https://t.co/28F6ILshWc
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6: 3rd grade sound, 1st grade air, 5 force and motion. I want this.
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https://t.co/zT6lTahsfS
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
I had one of these when I was in high school. My bro and I would surprise each other with that.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7 So glad you asked. Found out today one colleague is doing a huge chestnut tree project and another is making robots! So cool!
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
https://t.co/W071s4TMIY
squishy circuits use salt dough, sugar dough to build circuits
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
Let's Chat on the same day! We can find overlap! Landforms or Ecosystems or Rivers? Or Anything!
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: I don't ever get to visit other classrooms, but know that the 7th grade sci Ts are in the middle of a biome project
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7 Nonscience but really wanted to join
@jdl1128
to see Ss act out some Shakespeare in English class.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7: Shout out to 2 of my fellow 8th grade T's. They put in 110% everyday & I learn everytime I'm in their room!
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@dehinchman
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@daleyscience
I've been wanting a Fog Machine! I have no idea why. What do you use it for?
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
https://t.co/Mt2HDAEj1N
little bits are small, snap together circuits,
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
I bought 50 red worms and started with a rubbermaid bin I ask students to bring in scraps from lunch.
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@daleyscience
@SarahBosch1
I wanted one so I had students do it as engineer chsllenge...now I have 5!
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
Sounds like a great time! We could bring in our science teacher as well.
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@BroCstart
Ok. I have snap circuits. Similar maybe?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
If you can every make this happen it is probably the best PD you can get IMHO!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Discrepant event with the trash can smoke ring launcher, Zombie lessons, and school dances!
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https://t.co/nMrDdS9iFr
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@daleyscience
I've been wanting a Fog Machine! I have no idea why. What do you use it for?
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
#scitlap
We implemented this year the chance to go into other classrooms monthly. Great chance to see how others teach!
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
@Partain_Science
sounds easy enough! Been reading on it a lot. Was there any problem with smell?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
CTA: Call to Action! If you type it on the internet... you have to make it come true!
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https://t.co/BkFPxJGBkj
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: SS teacher saw S excited about stream tables and changed his project into river research. S making documentaries with iMovie.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
I do b/c of my position. I teach 2 periods a day & support T the rest of the day
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
maybe, I've not heard of snap circits.
@littlebits
are rather pricey, which is their only real downside
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@smarterteacher
My worms escaped. The inservice I went to said keeping a light on helped?!?
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Kpalmerscience
Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@sevenoutof10
I think it would be a game changer for my campus! So much to share and learn
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
https://t.co/dzkBNzEoil
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT
CTA:
@MsCorriG
and I need to have a
#S2Ssci
chat on twitter!
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TWITTER Passion plus Science Passion!
ScesBen
Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Join
#forsythpln
chat Thursday at 9pm! We'll be talking "future ready" and what it means for our Ss and Ts!
#dtk12chat
#sblchat
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
don't allow proteins and no citrus.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@Kpalmerscience
Do you think you could find anyone on campus. Once T saw it was just T to T & not PDAS maybe they'd be ok?
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
CTA - definitely putting the garden in to action with
@jetteryderdad
and
#davis7
(and maybe
@andreakornowski
too!)
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@littlebits
https://t.co/haY6jUjY9v
Snap Circiuts too. $$$
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
CTA.
#scitlap
. Getting ready to begin the final push for the Forces and Motion unit...done in the month of April for sure.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
@BroCstart
Bananas?
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pentaclethra
Mar 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
CTA Going to focus on some environmental LCLs leading into Earth Day/Week.
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
Shred paper over the top to collect moisture and reduce odor. I now have 500+ worms.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Twitter chat with
@SarahBosch1
Communication passion and making connections passion. Sneaking science in wherever I can passion ;-)
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
I need a money tree, that's all. One that grows large-ish bills.
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BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@smarterteacher
that is a lot of worms
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smarterteacher
Mar 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
I also collect about a gallon of worm tea each semester, holes in the bottom seep into lower bin.
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MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@Partain_Science
Be prepared for FRUIT FLIES galore with banana peels. New experiments with vinegar and dish soap :-)
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@BroCstart
@SarahBosch1
Count me in!
#vegatativepropogation
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thank you for participating tonight. We were lucky to have your expertise & enthusiasm!
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A2: Design Thinking & Passion Projects.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
CTA: Try to have less worksheets and more hands-on. More PBL type stuff....but I am giving myself more than 2 weeks.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@SciTeach7Davis
@jetteryderdad
@andreakornowski
We want pictures! Or maybe a
#scitlap
blog post!
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@MsCorriG
@Partain_Science
hmm... kind of wish principal's office wasn't just down the stairs from my room...
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SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@smarterteacher
@BroCstart
How do you start the compost? Where do you get the starting worms?
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sevenoutof10
Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#scitlap
Great chat everyone! Thank you....Great questions to make you think! Hope everyone has a blessed Easter break!
SarahBosch1
Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
Nice. Maybe
#scitlap
needs and Earth Day focus for us to prep and plan and Passion Up together.
BroCstart
Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
What!?
#scitlap
is over? ALREADY!?
MsCorriG
Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you for letting me join in!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@SarahBosch1
@smarterteacher
@BroCstart
I have a regional educational center I can order red wrigglers (sp?) from.
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andreakornowski
- Moderator
Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
CTA: Putting together a resource of active learning strategies in the
#scitlap
classroom. I can't wait to elicit your contributions.