#makeitreal Archive
Wednesday October 19, 2016
9:30 PM EDT
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Good Evening! Welcome to
#MakeItReal
! It's the Last Installment of the Instant Relevance Book Study!
#tlap
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hope you can make it to
#makeitreal
tonight
@teresagross625
@itsmeSpiri
@abookforfrances
@TaraMartinEDU
@MissDenko
@BethHouf
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Hello
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@MathDenisNJ
This is Melissa from Katy TX
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Hi Melissa! Thanks for coming out
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vbordano
Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hi
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elem instructional coach from Texas! 👢
Hessler34
Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Good evening everyone! Who is watching this crazy debate?
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Always happy to chat with
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jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hello
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Jess, ELA, from South Carolina
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@Hessler34
Hi! Hope we can bring some sanity to everyone for a half hour tonight
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EHSMrsJ
Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hey there! Julie from KS, ready to
#makeitreal
!
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@jessica_reddout
HI Jess! Thanks for coming back!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
You know the rules
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https://t.co/nL0C0ItNVr
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@EHSMrsJ
Welcome!!
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jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Thanks! Looking forward to learning & sharing with each other this evening
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CeciliaZimmer15
Oct 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Hi from NJ!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@CeciliaZimmer15
Woohoo! Got some more Jersey in the house Thanks for coming!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Question 1 Coming up in 1 Minute! All Questions will be in the posted images!
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https://t.co/jCFCvUChfo
LISDTechie
Oct 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Kelly, HS Instructional Coach in Texas
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Thanks for coming! Great to see you for a second day in a row!!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q1
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/lYxu08nmAv
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: as a math teacher, I loved collab lessons with music and art. So many ways to grow connections with Ss.
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vbordano
Oct 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
definitely writing-it's in every subj ct area and promotes good thinking
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
RT Q1
#makeitreal
https://t.co/1vdtux4aBS
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q1
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/lYxu08nmAv
triciafreyes
Oct 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
hi! This is Tricia from Katy, TX friends w/my pal
@ChouinardJahant
😀
CDarciSosa
Oct 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Hello, I’m Darci MS science teacher from Burl Co NJ
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LISDTechie
Oct 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1 At the HS I realize it is more difficult due to schedules, but would love to see any content collaborate
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@vbordano
Yes! I have ss write in math too. Often, their creative writing reveals strengths/weaknesses in math
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#makeitreal
I have taught ELA, Ss, & Science some years all the same year. My favorite due to my curious, inquisiti…
https://t.co/AKTghW4Evi
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q1
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/lYxu08nmAv
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@triciafreyes
@ChouinardJahant
Great to see you again!
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jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: I try to have my ELA classroom collaborate w/ all the other contents at least once a year
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@CDarciSosa
Thanks for coming DArci
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CDarciSosa
Oct 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1 Right tool= right job Science is application of EVERYTHING
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
We have to find the ways to make time. Those connected lessons last with Ss
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
A1 From science I love collab w/art, music and ELA I love using all to enhance my lessons. Writing is so important.
jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: I have always enjoyed collab. w/ SS. this year ELA has been collab. w/ Sci to create rock cycle narratives. We've had fun
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Hessler34
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: Huge STEM fan!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: My wife is a music T. She connects composers with social studies on world historical events. Very cool
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LISDTechie
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
Very true!
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CDarciSosa
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
today we used art and ELA to map out natural resources used to get a single product to retail
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triciafreyes
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
A1 I heart science!!!!
@ChouinardJahant
@MoniDB14
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I love writing in science: narratives, research & poetry, comics etc. Love collab with
@triciafreyes
my ELA hero
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Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
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A1: Everyone should be teaching reading & writing. Thank you science and math Ts! My goal is to especially collaborate with ART
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Question 2 coming up in 1 Minute!
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https://t.co/kBovHX4nRP
LISDTechie
Oct 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A1 would love to see ELA and art collaborate together to do comparative analysis
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EHSMrsJ
Oct 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A1: Love that my hallway neighbor MS SS T is having Ss read YA historical fiction to go along with his units.
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/w0Wi6cEUih
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Hessler34
#makeitreal
I just keep asking myself IS THIS REAL? Someone tell me this is pretend, like a movie.
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Robcat17
Awesome! When you do, definitely blog about it and share it with us!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
very cool. How do artists and writers create the same emotions on a topic.
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Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
#MakeItReal
A2: Anything that breaks down the walls of learning in isolation is good. No "Why do I have to spell? It's only science!"
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q2:
#makeitreal
https://t.co/0nyac1JFHF
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/w0Wi6cEUih
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A2 Reading science articles to keep Ss current on science in the news. Then writing about current issue…
https://t.co/ZEGqC6JQq5
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/w0Wi6cEUih
vbordano
Oct 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2
#makeitreal
life is interdisciplinary--creates the wonder in our students when we show the disciplines connections
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@vbordano
Love that. "creating wonder" should be the number one standard in all content areas
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CeciliaZimmer15
Oct 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A1: Science and Social studies! Mainly bc I love both.
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@CeciliaZimmer15
NIce! YOu've got to take what you love and use it. That's Instant Relevance!
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
A2
#makeitreal
The history of science: how science is integrated in every aspect of our lives=Relevance how it is changing
jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A2: these types of lessons show S's how all contents work together to make learning engaging & relevant
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2: The lessons that took subjects, connected them, & created something new for Ss are the ones they talk about when they visit
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@jessica_reddout
#makeitreal
I agree. The more we use interdisciplinary education the more students keep a growth mindset & see the big pic
Hessler34
Oct 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2: My best units show all subjects at work. I love showing students that math and science are everywhere!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Question 3 Coming Up In 1 Minute!
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https://t.co/XP5K7hmPSE
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A2: when you have some time, here's a post on Interdisciplinary life
https://t.co/HptWtfde6q
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jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A2: collaborating/creating across contents this yr has been one of my main goals, w/ awesome partners, it's happening
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Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
"art showing understanding of what MLK stood for." "Make a mask representing who the character is on the inside."
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q3:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/oUhvbhTQCu
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@Hessler34
As a G/T teacher, the interdisciplinary connections are the best ones for Ss
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
#MakeItReal
@triciafreyes
She is a master of
#geniushour
https://t.co/J8HmGicz27
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q3:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/oUhvbhTQCu
MistaB10
Oct 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Literature + art + analysis.
#makeitreal
https://t.co/1leQEGQh4z
https://t.co/NTEDyG5qJg
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q1
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/lYxu08nmAv
vbordano
Oct 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3
#makeitreal
how about in reflection? Ask how learning could be used in other content areas-get thought of crossing disciplines in brain
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A3: One great way to open the door is to allow Ss a huge VOICE. Their love for other subjects can lead to your connections
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jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Great ideas for connecting art curriculum to content curriculum
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#edchat
https://t.co/lcVxDfMpaO
Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
"art showing understanding of what MLK stood for." "Make a mask representing who the character is on the inside."
MsMoranaTweets
Oct 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A2: In the real world, very little is compartmentalized/separated by subject - why should education?
#makeitreal
@Ms_Poppy1
Hessler34
Oct 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Recently my students participated in a pumpkin STEM project.
#makeitreal
https://t.co/UtbYdcQn5S
jessica_reddout
Oct 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A3: I have been trying to pull in current events more into my lessons to help reinforce the skills we ar using
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@MsMoranaTweets
@Ms_Poppy1
Exactly. An interest in a subject can lead to the need to learn other subjects.
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triciafreyes
Oct 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
A2 studying historical figures in Social Science then writing an op ed, current piece brun…
https://t.co/SlsjPsDQA4
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/w0Wi6cEUih
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A3 Graphing & Punnett squares-Math A day in the life narratives, Women in Science & Famous inventions f…
https://t.co/tWQDSo4ezb
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q3:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/oUhvbhTQCu
CeciliaZimmer15
Oct 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A2: when connections are revealed it ignites passions and curiosities!
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
very cool!
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@sciteachkali
#makeitreal
7th grade Life Science- mostly biology
Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A3: I ask students. What u doing in science? Add ____ & u will show a SS or R standard and I will give up credit.
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT
You are amazing educators! Thank you for helping me grow and learn! Always take the chance to
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/aw3PAc1WjG
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A3: I do "my favorites" for ss. They get to present their passionto class . 5 min. But their own interests. Great leads follow
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MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/o2Cf3msJIM
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A3
#MakeItReal
so much Art & Science in my classroom
https://t.co/2co8driroZ
MrSmall215
Oct 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A3: Research assignments in which students pick what they research...
#makeitreal
https://t.co/4tLyNQaLaN
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q3:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/oUhvbhTQCu
Hessler34
Oct 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
I even learned new things right along with them!
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@MrSmall215
@MathDenisNJ
#makeitreal
Choice is amazing!! It really gets their creative juices flowing.
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Please share your copy of Instant Relevance with your colleagues! Grow conversations with them and try new things together!
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Thank you
@MathDenisNJ
a quick insightful chat as always!
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/wFuQgMs8vl
Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
#makeitreal
A3: reading strategies became real when I cotaught science. WTH is double slit experiment? I modeled and we learned together.
triciafreyes
Oct 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A3
#makeitreal
GH: expos, petitions, inventions, manuals, engineering, calculating outcomes, visiting past trials a…
https://t.co/yQRkhKHzR7
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q3:
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/oUhvbhTQCu
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@Robcat17
AWesome to model your own learning alongside Ss. They respect that and see that model daily. Nice work
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Thank you
#MakeItReal
family every week I get inspired by this chat you are all amazing!
https://t.co/Xj0a6c2Vep
triciafreyes
Oct 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Thank you Denis
@MathDenisNJ
#Makeitreal
https://t.co/Atnz5a4x5E
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Please share your copy of Instant Relevance with your colleagues! Grow conversations with them and try new things together!
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
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Oct 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@triciafreyes
Great ideas! Excellent
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ChouinardJahant
Oct 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@triciafreyes
@MathDenisNJ
#MakeItReal
Awesome ideas! I am going to pick your brain tomorrow
Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
#MakeItReal
can't take credit! I literally had to! Science teacher had high expectations!
Robcat17
Oct 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
#makeitreal
THANK YOU ALL for great ideas, inspiration and some new connections! Have a great evening!
CeciliaZimmer15
Oct 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Great chat!
#MakeItReal
https://t.co/Un1XcpZtFq