The soda bottle hydrology labs continue as two groups learned about capillarity, and another two groups started on permeability. I must say, the munchkins loved class, today -- For the most part, I lost my voice. Science without the bellowing sounds of PappaZ? Unforgiveable. How will they know I love them if I can't yell at 'em?
Have a great weekend, folks.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
When Does Your Head Swell?
I received a most gracious compliment, today, from Mrs. B-B. She was subbing for Mrs. Phillips. The compliment stems from today's lesson on Permeability. That little pat on the head recharged me.
In turn, my coworkers.
Mrs. Helminiak
A last minute substitution for Mrs. Pulizzi, who is out on sick leave. This woman picked up the ball and has been running with it, ever since. The kids love her and she is here each night to somewhere closer to 5 p.m. A remarkable lady and, as turns out, has become a valuable friend.
Miss Porter
Another last minute substitution for Mrs. Fry. She has become a no-nonsense kinda reading teacher that makes her kids accountable, responsible and mannerly. She invites them in for tutoring during lunch and stays after school, every night, helping kiddoes maneuver through the perils of comprehension. She has taken ownership of the reading classroom and is a true asset to the sixth grade department.
Mrs. Antonacci
Whew! Remarkable woman. With two of our number out, she has become our team leader. She gives 150% to her kids and coworkers. Gotta tell ya, those days I am ready to pull out what is left of my hair, she is there to calm me down. And, now that she has included me in the "Buckle-down" math series during BASE, I often ponder how she manages. Such a talented and gifted woman. Oh, did I share? She is unofficially, my little sister.
Well, that's my team, my cohorts, my friends, my buds, my family. But, I also sing praises to the other teachers that have direct contact with my sixth graders.
Do you have a favorite teacher? Who? Why? There will be a quiz, later.
Have a great night, folks.
In turn, my coworkers.
Mrs. Helminiak
A last minute substitution for Mrs. Pulizzi, who is out on sick leave. This woman picked up the ball and has been running with it, ever since. The kids love her and she is here each night to somewhere closer to 5 p.m. A remarkable lady and, as turns out, has become a valuable friend.
Miss Porter
Another last minute substitution for Mrs. Fry. She has become a no-nonsense kinda reading teacher that makes her kids accountable, responsible and mannerly. She invites them in for tutoring during lunch and stays after school, every night, helping kiddoes maneuver through the perils of comprehension. She has taken ownership of the reading classroom and is a true asset to the sixth grade department.
Mrs. Antonacci
Whew! Remarkable woman. With two of our number out, she has become our team leader. She gives 150% to her kids and coworkers. Gotta tell ya, those days I am ready to pull out what is left of my hair, she is there to calm me down. And, now that she has included me in the "Buckle-down" math series during BASE, I often ponder how she manages. Such a talented and gifted woman. Oh, did I share? She is unofficially, my little sister.
Well, that's my team, my cohorts, my friends, my buds, my family. But, I also sing praises to the other teachers that have direct contact with my sixth graders.
Do you have a favorite teacher? Who? Why? There will be a quiz, later.
Have a great night, folks.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Experiments Continue
Section 62 got to do an experiment on permeability, today. Kinda neat in the fact that some set-ups had water literally dumping out, while others dripped slowely. Say what? Permeability is the ability of water to easily flow through rock and soil. Another group discovered 30% of their sand sample is made-up of air pockets - pore space.
The Bug Got Me
People have noticed this week I can move quite rapidly through the hallways. A new exercise program? Naw. The bathrooms are a slight jaunt from my classroom. Hurry is the key word.
Have a great night, folks.
The Bug Got Me
People have noticed this week I can move quite rapidly through the hallways. A new exercise program? Naw. The bathrooms are a slight jaunt from my classroom. Hurry is the key word.
Have a great night, folks.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A New Coffee Mug Joins the Team
Thanks, Courtney, for the Montana State University coffee mug. She was on a planned family vacation, last week, and thought of her grisled old science teacher. Wow! I got some cool kids, this year.
Bottles and Sand
Check out the Mrs. Helminiak, the pollution lady, project. A couple of 7th graders stopped by at lunch to see the latest and greatest in my science class. We did not do this project, last year. The older cherubs were impressed at the fact my kiddoes will be dealing with recharge, discharge, pollution and all aspects of the hydrologic cycle using two bottles, sand, and water.
Have a great night, folks.
Bottles and Sand
Check out the Mrs. Helminiak, the pollution lady, project. A couple of 7th graders stopped by at lunch to see the latest and greatest in my science class. We did not do this project, last year. The older cherubs were impressed at the fact my kiddoes will be dealing with recharge, discharge, pollution and all aspects of the hydrologic cycle using two bottles, sand, and water.
Have a great night, folks.
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