Thanks to @web20classroom, @ShellTerrell, and @tomwhitby for hosting a great session this morning with Alfie Kohn, @alfiekohn (with backchanneling still going on at #kohnlive), where we got to ask questions about grades, homework, standardized testing, the state of education and reform, and teacher preparation. For those of you who are wondering what the @ symbols …
Category: Class News
These blogs are directly concerning my Science classes. These could be class news, announcements, or news for parents.
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Feb 15
To Block or Not to Block
I took this from an email message I shared with teachers. I’ve been dealing with the opposite problem in my classroom as I learn about new web 2.0 tools and can’t use them because they are blocked by our filter. Our tech guy came to my room to help me have access just in my …
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Feb 04
My Prezi
To view the show use the play arrow/triangle at the bottom of the Prezi. Advance from section to section at your speed until you reach the end. It’s pretty cool! Leave me a comment letting me know what you think about Prezi. Mr. G’s Classes on Prezi
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Jan 31
Blogging and the 21st Century
Why do I assign homework by having students blog? And what in the world is a glog? If you’ve asked yourself these questions maybe this blog post will help. I remember just a few years ago how parents and teachers started to worry when our children were using MySpace to create a presence on the …
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Jan 30
Midterm – Full of Chances
Monday, Feb 1, is our official midterm day. The half way point of our trimester and our entire year! This is a good time for reflection. As your teacher I am continually asking myself, “what can I do to make Science meaningful for my students?” And, “how can I communicate with my students and their …
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Jan 02
2010!
Welcome to twenty ten! I had to post today because today is a palindrome – 01-02-2010 or 0102 2010. Cool. Monday we’re all back at school and that means it’s time to get back into the groove of things. I will have progress reports for my 7th and 8th graders so they can catch up …
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Dec 04
1st Trimester Final Grades Posted
Click here to see your child’s final Science grades before report cards come home in the mail. I will be updating Skyward today as well but Skyward only shows you the grade and not the assignments. By viewing my online progress report you can see how your child did on the assignments so that he …
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Nov 17
Recent Projects Graded
Greetings everyone. I have been updating grades almost every day as students have been turning in missing assignments non-stop. (Still updating as of Nov 24.) But today I uploaded a new update that includes 6th grade Freshwater Pollution Blogs and the 7/8 Biome Podcasts (click on each one to see what students did). Check those …
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Nov 10
6th Grade Field Trip
This Friday, 11-13-09, 6th graders will be participating in the annual 6th grade day of service. Sixth graders will be helping North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) in their restoration efforts on Chimacum Creek as we study the water quality of Chimacum Creek. This year students will be walking to the Grange, as last year, but …
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Nov 06
New Superintendent Search
From our district office: As you are all aware, Mike Blair will be retiring at the end of this school year.  John Fotheringham from Northwest Leadership Associates has been selected to conduct a search for a new superintendent. John will be in the district next Thursday, November 12th to meet with staff, community and the …
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