Science Class Pictures

I am loving my classes! Everything is perfect : ) Here are some pictures from the first week.

Before I handed out the syllabus, I ask everyone to write one topic they'd like to study this year on a post it note and stick it on the front board. Then we discussed them, most of what they put we are going to cover, or simple questions I could answer off the top of my head. One person asked how many heartbeats are in a minute, I taught them how to figure out their own heart rate. Lots of people wanted to dissect stuff; I don't think I'm ready for that.


I had everyone draw there name and something science-y for the wall. It's mostly volcanoes and planets, but some are super cute and creative.


These are my class rules. Maybe I should have written "Rules" at the top...


This is the vocab board and the current event board. Every other week or so we are going to read and discuss a science related current event. We already did one. I think everyone enjoyed it. So

Running on Empty

The new job is great! love it so far... haven't seen a sixth grader yet though... But I'm really enjoying all the people and planning. Everything is perfect. I have tons of fun ideas for projects and activities. Please share some with me! I need all the help I can get. Check this guy out http://mrwilliams6thgradescience.blogspot.com

I'm not really used to getting up early, so I'm definately still adjusting, and it's not that I'm not getting enough sleep. I sleep all the time, sleep is my best friends, but my body has never seen 5:30 am and doesn't really like it. Plus somehow I'm working 19 days straight (with only 5 days off in the month on August) so I'm definately running on empty. But I'm getting tons done and hopefully will have a head start on the school year. Some new teachers just started their scope and sequence today. Classes start in one week!

This weekend was busy, busy, of course. I worked Saturday and Sunday, trying to pay a few bills until I get my first paycheck at the new job. Amanda and I put together the Save the Dates on Saturday, it took forever, much longer than expected. But they looked great! Absolutely perfect! I just need a few more address and they'll be out this week. Next on the list: Caterer, Cake, Dress and Minister. Have you been to the wedding blog yet? http://lovedenwedding.blogspot.com

I passed my content test, Generalist 4-8. I think I got like 95% or something on it. Now I just need to apply for my certification (and pay) and get my finger printing done (and pay for that too). This alternative certification is costing me a small fortune. I thought it would be cheaper than UNT but not so much... Oh well.