#5thchat Archive | Participate

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST

Thank you for joining us for #5thchat tonight! Our topic is "Getting Creative in the Classroom!" I am looking forward to learning with you!!

participatechat Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #5thchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/bsl55664vz

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:01 PM EST

Please introduce yourself and tell us your favorite color! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST

My name is Michelle. I teach near Grand Rapids, Michigan. My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST

I am a 5th grade teacher. My second year teaching. Working on my Masters! My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi! I'm Nikki from NJ. My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST

Elisa in Quito, Ecuador. My favorite colors are pink and black. Couldn't pick just one. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:03 PM EST

We will follow the Q1 and A1 format. Please make sure to use #5thchat in all tweets.

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:03 PM EST

I'm Sarah. I teach in STL, MO. This is my 2nd year teaching and working toward my Masters. Fav color is pink! #5thchat

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:03 PM EST

I'm Rachael from Jenison and my favorite color is green #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hahaha! All the pink ladies are out tonight! #5thchat

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi! I'm Nikki from NJ. My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hey #5thchat! I'm living the dream, teaching 5th Grade Math/Science in North Carolina, and my favorite color is GLITTER!

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hello everyone at #5thchat I'm Holly from Michigan, & my favorite color is turquoise

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST

#5thchat Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno Ca 4h garde

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hello #5thchat Jumping in a few minutes late Gina, 5th grade Iowa!

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST

Tweets are not loading well tonight. #5thchat

Scotteach Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST

Scott from So Cal #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST

#5thchat Holly. My favorite because I live near Indian reservations.

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hello everyone at #5thchat I'm Holly from Michigan, & my favorite color is turquoise

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST

Thanks Michelle! Glad to be here! #5thchat Looking forward to being creative!!

In reply to @MURen1821

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:09 PM EST

HOORAY for GLITTER! LOVE it! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST

As long as it's not loose glitter in the hands of 10 year-olds! In that case, glitter is a NIGHTMARE! #5thchat

In reply to @gruffcorn13

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST

#5thchat Hi Mike. Another California in the house!

Scotteach Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST

Scott from So Cal #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST

Jordan from Princeton, NJ. Favorite color is blue. #5thchat

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST

I'm even okay then! Living dangerously & telling my kids that there is nothing in 5th grade that can't be fixed! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: creative teachers know the curriculum/standards, their students and think outside the box #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST

You go, girl! Just make sure to be friendly with the custodial staff ;) #custodiansaretherealheroes #5thchat

In reply to @gruffcorn13

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST

You know it! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST

#5thchat Q1

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers?

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST

Creative teachers are willing to take risks in order to try something new and beneficial to their students. #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

#5thchat Hey Elisa. Real Men Are Not Afraid to Wear Pink!

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hahaha! All the pink ladies are out tonight! #5thchat
- MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST
  
  Hi! I'm Nikki from NJ. My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers? #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Flexibility, innovative, willing to take risks and try new things, encourages students to create, question, & challenge! #5thchat

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Creative teachers are willing to take risks in order to try something new and beneficial to their students. #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1Not satisfied with "by the book," always looking for new and interesting ways to reach Ss #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

Thinking out of the box, solutionaries, collaborative, risk takers to name a few. #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

#5thchat Those attributes would be: Not afraid to: learn, unlearn and relearn

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
#5thchat Q1
- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
  
  Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers?

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Creative teachers take risks, explore, imagine, reconfigure, & adapt. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers? #5thchat

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: flexibility, willingness to take risks, passionate about their students and content #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

Absolutely! Bring on all the pink ladies and gents! #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
#5thchat Hey Elisa. Real Men Are Not Afraid to Wear Pink!
- ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST
  
  Hahaha! All the pink ladies are out tonight! #5thchat
  
  MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST
  
  Hi! I'm Nikki from NJ. My favorite color is pink! #5thchat

kcetebn Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

Please take this survey on instructional practices to help my roommate finish her dissertation https://t.co/cLV14wMn1z #5thchat #Teachers

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

love that you bring up taking risk! Always good to be reflective after a lesson to help guide future lessons! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

#5thchat Drop the mic. Great Gina.

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Creative teachers take risks, explore, imagine, reconfigure, & adapt. #5thchat
- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
  
  Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers? #5thchat

Scotteach Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1-Creative teachers don't accept things at face value & subvert accepted norms when it can have a positive impact for students #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

I think that adaptability is key - creativity leads down roads that can't always be anticipated, and that's OK! #5thchat

In reply to @gruffcorn13

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: creative teachers are risk takers, reflective, connected, lifelong learners #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST

#5thchat Rachael. Boom! There it is!

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: flexibility, willingness to take risks, passionate about their students and content #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: Where do you find your creative inspirations? #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

"Not satisfied" - key to being creative and innovative. #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1Not satisfied with "by the book," always looking for new and interesting ways to reach Ss #5thchat

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

Being able to change gears and be flexible or let the kids lead is important to growing self-directed Ss! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

#5thchat University of Maryland. Will do right after the chat. Thank you for including .

kcetebn Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST

Please take this survey on instructional practices to help my roommate finish her dissertation https://t.co/cLV14wMn1z #5thchat #Teachers

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

Absolutely! The best lessons often take place when you step outside of your comfort zone! #5thchat

In reply to @scarterSTL

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

#5thchat Hey Gina. Great minds think alike.

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

Being able to change gears and be flexible or let the kids lead is important to growing self-directed Ss! #5thchat
In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Inspiration can come from almost anywhere, and at the strangest of times! Got my last BIG idea while cooking dinner! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

Creative Ts are flexible... like when their tweets won't load and they are hosting a #5thchat! :)

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: my students, curriculum, 5th grade team, & often books! Even picture books help spark creativity in students and teachers #5thchat

Scotteach Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1 - creative teachers are always finding ways to play and allow their kids to play #5thchat

EJonesAlaska Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST

,#5thchat Taking risks!! Creative teachers=creative students!! @PinewoodJenison

In reply to @MURen1821, @PinewoodJenison

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: From the kids.Allowing them to lead & contribute is key. Creative inspiration also comes from huge errors in my pre-made plans. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: Where do you find your creative inspirations? #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 well, #5thchat, for one! Looking at Twitter, reading, saying, "that'd be neat to try!"

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST

#5thchat Elisa. Reminds me of companies like Kodak film, Blackberry, Borders Bookstore. Lost their innovative and creative edge. Gone!

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
"Not satisfied" - key to being creative and innovative. #5thchat
- Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
  
  A1Not satisfied with "by the book," always looking for new and interesting ways to reach Ss #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Trying to challenge myself to see my Ss' interests as launch points for #PBL units! That's helping to bring on the inspiration! #5thchat

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: I find help from Twitter, Periscopes, professional resources, and even Pinterest. #5thchat

MaryVeldink Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST

The ability to take risks and being innovative #5thchat

In reply to @MURen1821

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

Creativity from dollar store items... 8 princess wands for a dollar. How could you use these in your classroom? #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

Have you seen the diamond-shaped tap lights??! I feel as though I those in my life! #5thchat

In reply to @MURen1821

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: creativity often flows when collaborating w/ educators (building/district/Twitter) and adapting ideas 2 own classroom #5thchat

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 Twitter, educator blogs and, of course, my students. #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

Inspiration strikes in the weirdest times and places. Saw this just now at Whole Foods...going to be some math qs tomorrow! #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

#5thchat Hey Hannah. Were you cooking Ratatoule? Kidding. You are right. Inspiration comes from the strangest places and times

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Inspiration can come from almost anywhere, and at the strangest of times! Got my last BIG idea while cooking dinner! #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST

#5thchat Michelle. I can identify with you. I turn off the computer and start over!

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST

Creative Ts are flexible... like when their tweets won't load and they are hosting a #5thchat! :)

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST

Haha, nope! Scrambled eggs actually! 😜 #5thchat

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q5: Creativity from dollar store items... 8 spinning tops for a dollar. How could you use these in your classroom? #5thchat

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: My students are my greatest source of inspiration! And also by connecting w/other creative educators #5thchat

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST

Princess Wands can help promote reading, like a microphone! #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST

Did I miss some qs? !#5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST

#5thchat I find it on Twitter PLN> Free flow and we're here because we want to help!

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: creativity often flows when collaborating w/ educators (building/district/Twitter) and adapting ideas 2 own classroom #5thchat

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST

A5: Spinning tops -- automatically makes me think about data collection, graphing, perhaps tying in fractions/percents #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:25 PM EST

#5thchat Thought you'd like

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:25 PM EST

A5: I'm giving the tops to my kids for @GSPlayDay #GSPD2017 & cutting them loose. Unstructured play it is! Here are your tops! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q5: Creativity from dollar store items... 8 spinning tops for a dollar. How could you use these in your classroom? #5thchat

HowardKiyuna Jan 17 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: Focus follows on Twitter, Make Magazine, Instructables, YouTube tho that's more about executing on inspiration (how to) #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:26 PM EST

#5thchat Mr. Ullman. Hey. That's geometry

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

Inspiration strikes in the weirdest times and places. Saw this just now at Whole Foods...going to be some math qs tomorrow! #5thchat

Mr_Ullman Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST

A5 #Maker challenge? Create something that will spin top faster, longer, etc? #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q4 coming in one minute #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

Q4: Creativity from dollar store items... 6 goofy glasses for a dollar. How could you use these in your classroom? #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

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HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:29 PM EST

And I think abt using the spinning tops to engage Ss in the sci & eng practices while figuring out forces & motion! #5thchat

In reply to @ohwowmrspowell

ohwowmrspowell Jan 17 @ 8:29 PM EST

Oh absolutely! A great connection! #5thchat

In reply to @HollyMcGoran

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Wands could be used for spelling, to help with sight words, tracking lines on a page, etc. #5thchat

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4: ask students to put on the glasses while making scientific observations the glasses help the see more details #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4. #5thchat See - Think - Wonder. I'd show a partial view, than more, finally full picture. Great routines from Making Thinking Visible

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

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MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: Reading activities for sure! #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

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scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: Goofy glasses can help students read w/ expression! Give some dialogue to students & see what character voices they come up w/! #5thchat

Room15PW Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

Princess wands used to find word parts for students who struggle in reading. #5thchat

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: How creative can my Ss be? Too much rote seat work has quelled their imaginations. I'm handing them over & posing the ?to them. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

Q4: Creativity from dollar store items... 6 goofy glasses for a dollar. How could you use these in your classroom? #5thchat

MissPthatsMeee Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

I've popped out the paper lenses and used them as fun reading glasses or as a reward to wear all day #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

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HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: use them as a different "lens" to read a piece of text from another viewpoint #5thchat

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST

A1. Willing to try anything to connect deeper learning for their students even if it makes them look goofy. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q1: What attributes do you associate with creative teachers? #5thchat

PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

Sorry for jumping in late #5thchat! Looks like a great discussion - Thanks @MURen1821!!! Paul, from Arlington Heights, IL.

In reply to @MURen1821

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: wearing goofy glasses while teaching can motivate students and increase engagement. #5thchat

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

A2. Everywhere. Movies, songs, Twitter, fb, teachable moments, and life lessons. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST

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MissPthatsMeee Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST

Love the POV idea! #5thchat

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: use them as a different "lens" to read a piece of text from another viewpoint #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q5 coming in 1 minute #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

#5thchat What Do You See?

joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

Jumping in late. Joe from SF Bay Area here. #5thchat

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

A3 #5thchat Group work, drumsticks, wand of decision, who gets to pick first, each color represents a different research part of PBL.

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST

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MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST

A5: Perhaps in a review game on skills. #5thchat

joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: role play polar explorers! #snowblind #5thchat

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: A Ss was scared to wear glasses bc it made him LOOK nerdy. I started to wear fashion glasses too. Everyone joined in. #culture #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST

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HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

A5: use the spinning tops to engage Ss in the sci & eng practices while figuring out forces & motion! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

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PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

A5: data collection timing how long they spin, create fractions out of the colors in the group, writing prompt #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST

#5thchat Andre. Yes When Ss see us enjoying ourselves they join in on the fun.

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
A4: A Ss was scared to wear glasses bc it made him LOOK nerdy. I started to wear fashion glasses too. Everyone joined in. #culture #5thchat
- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
  
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ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST

Love this book! Visible thinking routines truly elevate thinking. #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST

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lisahughes196 Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST

Looking forward to tonight's #TeachWriting chat on Writing Workshop! Join us at 9 PM EST! #edchatri #RIWP #tlap #txedchat #engchat #5thchat

Room15PW Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST

A2: find creativity through professional networking's posts and thinking outside the box. #5thchat

PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST

Moderators for #5thchat are needed for 2/7/17, (2/14/17 unless we cancel for Valentine's Day), and beyond. Anyone willing? Thanks! :)

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5. #5thchat These are excellent low-tech ideas for students to be creative and think critically. Drop the mic.

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
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- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST
  
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MissPthatsMeee Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5- students could write a quick poem or story in the point of view of the spinner since they have smiley faces #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
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EJonesAlaska Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4: @MURen1821....would be great for group work!! Once a student has participated/contributed..they would have to pass glasses on!#5thchat

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST

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TNording Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST

Q4: I would say a green screen project. Great props! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

Include in circuit building kit to create flickering light #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
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LbarrBarr Jan 17 @ 8:43 PM EST

Challenge: Which group can keep their top spinning longest... #5thchat

meechele7 Jan 17 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5 #5thchat Conduct an experiment to see how they spin with the paper inserts out as compared to the paper inserts in.

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: #5thchat probability, length/speed of spin...and extrinsic motivation #grabfromtheprizebox

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:43 PM EST

#5thchat Build a boat and use the balloons for propulsion. Only need empty cartons cut up. Great idea. Thank you Michelle.

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST

Dear #5thchat Signing off early. Promised my son time together before bedtime. Great chat. Always something 2 think about. TY moderators

TNording Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q6: Respiration model of the diaphragm and lungs. #5thchat

MissPthatsMeee Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST

A6- static electricity exp, countdown for EOY with act. inside, writing down ideas and pass #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q6: Showing rotation/revolutions (like planets), fractions (color), and could be used as a writing prompt for creative writing #5thchat

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

#5thchat Elisa. Most important people in our lives our family. Have a great week

ElisaW5 Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST

Dear #5thchat Signing off early. Promised my son time together before bedtime. Great chat. Always something 2 think about. TY moderators

LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

#5thchat Sarah. Great minds think alike

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q6: Showing rotation/revolutions (like planets), fractions (color), and could be used as a writing prompt for creative writing #5thchat

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: engineering and design pbl task, create carnival game to test probability, demonstrations for volume #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: Use balloons to decorate & celebrate success in the classroom! #5thchat

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST

Thanks for a fun chat! Off for the night. #5thchat

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: I'm putting them in the extras cabinet & my Ss can use them for projects. My kids need to learn to create without directions. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: Balloon math- Balloon tic/tac/toe using) popping balloons w/ too much spit vs. inflation. Soooo many possibilities #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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EdCampBROOKLYN Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST

Welcoming #5thchat friends to next #EdCampBROOKLYN Saturday 4/22/17 Personalized learning on overload! https://t.co/eLcXaIOTaA

LbarrBarr Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

Phenomenon: Differences... some ballons filled with CO2 some with helium... what do you notice? Why? Prove it! What is ur evidence? #5thchat

HollyMcGoran Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6: So many opportunities to use balloons when figuring out scientific concepts & when engaging in engineering design challenges #5thchat

PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

Gravity demo: 1 planet made of clay, styrofoam, blown up balloon (w/tape), water balloon (w/tape). Skewer inserted towards center. #5thchat

ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST

Also, blowing them up 1/5th-1/8th of the way, tying it up then using it as a de-stresser. I could see myself squeezing it & working #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

Hey #5thchat. I #followedfive from tonight's chat to build a diverse PLN without walls.

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST

I completely agree. Kids need to know their creations don't have to all look the same to be good! #5thchat

In reply to @MURen1821

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

A6: Get helium bottle and do lifting experiment ala Up movie! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST

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gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: Let's use them to teach a concept to the younger kids! How would my kids show the littles how to do math with them? #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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LbarrBarr Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

Caines Arcade! #5thchat

PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
A6: engineering and design pbl task, create carnival game to test probability, demonstrations for volume #5thchat
- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:42 PM EST
  
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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

#5thchat How about prime numbers? largest number? Smallest number? Largest prime?

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

Today we started writing our own stories based on onein Scholastic Storyworks! Ss changed the point of view! #edchat #elachat #5thchat

scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST

A7: make fractions using 2 blocks, reducing fractions, look at equal fractions, draw fractions #5thchat

TNording Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST

Q7: Ss writing Mathematical equations or dice games. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST

I agree! Listening to Ss teach each other is the best way to cement learning in their minds! #5thchat

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST

#5thchat I love Scholastic weekly Reader. We are doing @flipgrid create videos on the Opinion page (found on last page).

MissNikkiIn5th Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST

Today we started writing our own stories based on onein Scholastic Storyworks! Ss changed the point of view! #edchat #elachat #5thchat

PaulSolarz - Moderator Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST

I love that my students take pictures all day, upload them to our Photo Album, & have it for parents by 3:35 most days! #5thchat

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joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: Math games! Top-it! War! Trash game. Any random number game! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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PostleBrown Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7:create largest number, roll cubes each number needs to be used in a story, pick number represents how many positives to give #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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ardaughty Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: #Brainbreak Throw'em down, have Ss create a math problem using all 9. Class figures out which operations were used. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST

#5thchat Joseph. Gotta say it again. Great minds think alike.

joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST
A7: Math games! Top-it! War! Trash game. Any random number game! #5thchat
- MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST
  
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Brendaelcms Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: You could put all in basket and draw one. For kinesthetic break, Ss do that many jumping jacks, etc. #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:55 PM EST

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:55 PM EST

#5thchat I gotta say this. When I want to be inspired. I follow a teacher on Twitter

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:56 PM EST

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scarterSTL Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST

A8: Probability of making it right hand vs left hand; ratios of made vs missed; fractions of made vs missed; graphing data #5thchat

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST

A8: In Math as a probability exploration! #5thchat

MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:56 PM EST

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MURen1821 Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST

A8: Partner kids up. Answer a math question. Get it right, get to shoot... #5thchat

LbarrBarr Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST

@MURen1821 #5thchat

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joe_eyres Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST

Awesome #5thchat ! Great connecting with fabulous teachers!

gruffcorn13 Jan 17 @ 8:59 PM EST

The explanations kids share are priceless! I love posing those ?? & listening to the kids reasonings! #5thchat

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LemarrTreadwell Jan 17 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thank you #5thchat PLN. Everyone have a great weekend. Michelle. Thank you for moderating tonight. YOU SMASHED IT! YOU CRUSHED IT!