Here is a video Mrs. Mason made from different Science activities during the year. I love the faces on the students! Science has been great to observe this year. Students have been learning academic vocabulary words that they can take right back to the classroom, as well as writing and reading embedded in the lessons. Common core standards and STEM are included; which is exactly what students need.
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With fewer posts during the summer months, I’ve created a top ten list you can refer to throughout the summer months. These are topics we’ve talked about either as a grade level, during staff meetings, or during other conversations. Several of the articles have been shared before. This is a great list to refer to as you are reflecting on your classroom for next year. These are all important topics in education right now. As the staff blog winds down, feel free to follow on the summer school blog if you are interested:
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1. gmail account: Most people have signed up for gmail. If you haven't, this will open your world to collaborative opportunities, the cloud, and engaging interactive tools:
2. Discipline/Classroom Management: This is always a topic for reflection. These articles could apply to any students at our school:
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3. Communication: This is always an area we are striving to increase:
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4. Technology: Always an important topic:
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5. Homework: Oh, the always hot topic:
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6. Innovation: Love!
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7. Classroom Environment: This does matter, not just the classroom, but also the school. Please remember that learning is not bound by your four classroom walls:
Webinar- click on link under the date on the left.
Webinar- click on link under the date on the left.
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8. Sharpen the saw: Probably the most important on the list:
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9. Books: I have so many stack of books around my house and with my kindle app. I picked out a small snapshot of titles so each staff member might be interested in reading just one. There are a variety of topics, so everybody might see one book that catches their eye. If you read one this summer, I would love to discuss in the Fall.
10. Twitter: What a powerful professional development tool, anytime, and anywhere. For any staff member, classified or certified, twitter will provide an opportunity to connect and collaborate with people in a similar position. What a great learning opportunity! I am always tweeting and emailing principals not only around the US, but the world.
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