As I reminisce over my experience at the natural science museum, I truly feel like I’ve had a “Night at the Museum” experience. In other words, a “behind the scenes” look at a totally different world. Much of that experience…
Tech Tools Galore
I’ve never been one to search out the latest and greatest in technological gadgets. In fact, I was kinda always proud of the fact that I hadn’t submitted to the allure and addictions of the technology savvy world. That is…
My School Year Goals
As my summer draws to a close, my brain is completely packed full of curriculum ideas. My goal is to continue to create more authentic and engaging lessons for my students. I feel refreshed and have a new perspective on…
Themes
I love teaching students about “theme.” It’s such a great way to incorporate so many aspects of life in the classroom. Even better- our unit themes include words like: Identity, Belonging, Survival. It doesn’t get any better than that. These…
Dragonfly Catching
On the first day of my internship, we spent some time outdoors catching dragonflies. I caught a beautiful one, and while I don’t remember the name, I remember feeling such a sense of awe at its intricate design. This awe…
The art of a lesson plan
People keep looking at me funny when I tell them I have an internship that involves science and science education. “Wait… don’t you teach language arts?” Is the usual question I get. And, when I proceed to tell them that I’m incorporating…
Thank You
As I sit here, moments away from leaving my fellowship in the Natural Science Museum, I can’t help but think of how refreshed I feel and how grateful I am. Numerous times today I shared that I finally feel as…
3-D Vocabulary
I’m always telling my students that words have power and purpose. One word can completely change a sentence. Throughout my fellowship in the Natural Sciences museum in Raleigh, I believe this all the more. But, I’m starting to realize that…
Back to the Basics
My brain never stops. Ever. I guess that’s what happens when you become a teacher. Endless lesson plan ideas, endless tasks to complete, endless goals to achieve. And, in the midst of all that endlessness, sometimes I lose myself as…
Teaching by Example
At the beginning of every school year, I share the following quote with my students, “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” It’s the most important thing I say them.…