I am more organized this year because of Evernote…and other things.
I think the process of having to plan a unit from scratch to meet Kenan and AP requirements has changed the way I think about unit planning. I’ve been more inclined to find the most contemporary readings I can find for my students.
Working with a trained statistician has made me examine my biases within my subject matter and look for the most evenly argued points of view to share with students.
I receive Scientific American at home…and they have an entire section dedicated to food this month. There’s an awesome article about bioengineered foods, something I have some serious ethical concerns about…and since my Kenan experience, I was really attracted to one article as an assignment for my students…that gives a really even assessment of the sides of the debate.
Hi Emily,
I just wanted to comment and agree with you about getting professional magazines and how they help you learn and connect it to your teaching. I get subscriptions to NSTAs Science and Children and IRAs Reading Teacher. Both offer research-based information and lessons which have greatly impacted and improved my teaching. I highly recommend others to do the same!
Take care,
Joyce Metger
That is so cool! I share your concerned over bioengineered foods. It is a fascinating topic and one that will surely appeal to your students.
Glad your work this summer gave you some good insight on how to approach topics such as this.