Flags of the United States of America

Today we studied the flags of the United States. Kids, here is a video which shows them. Watch ... and enjoy the music, too!

Science Lab Safety Rules Rap!

I thought this video would be entertaining for the sixth graders as they advance to acheive proper rules and etiquette in a science lab... also, it is funny!!! :)

Safety in the Science Lab Project

Today, Mr. Falcon, who works in Film, visited the sixth graders. The project consisted of the kids stating and showing the proper usage of a science lab. I was very impressed with their engagement in the production and willingness to help. Once the film is edited, it will be showcased on Mr. Ellison's and my blog. Another bonus... look forward to watching the kids actually instructing their teachers on the rights and wrongs in a laboratory. Great day today!  :)

Fifty Nifty Song!

I remember when I was in school and learning the "Fifty Nifty Song." It sure helped me to remember all fifty states and I still remember it today.

Safety in Science Does Rule!

Yesterday, Mr. Ellison and I introduced and reviewed the rules of being safe and responsible as a student while participating in a scientific, experimental environment. This is a video produced by elementary teachers, which will reinforce these guidelines.

Scientific Method Song!

This is a song about the scientific method, which we are studying this week. I thought this version will help you guys remember the steps! :)

Aim Your Best for a Fraction Test!

Reviewing fractions to a new group of students may be tough. Today, the sixth graders practiced their former fraction instruction while being outside, in the sun, playing basketball, in a game of How Many Baskets Can You Make Out of Ten? We made fractions and percentages from the results... How boring could that lesson possibly be? ;)
LEARNING IS FUN!!!!!!

Education is a gift well fought for throughout time... How Inspirational is This?

 A lesson that should be taught in all schools . . And colleges....  Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a  social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did  something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the > permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building > supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.  When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were  no desks.    'Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?'  She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the  right to sit at a desk.'  They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.'  'No,' she said.  'Maybe it's our behavior.'  She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'  And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period.  Still no desks in the classroom.  By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in  Ms.Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all  the desks out of her room.  The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on  the floor of the deskless classroom, Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the  day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the > right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now  I am going to tell you.'  At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and  opened it.  Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the  school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the  wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those  kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just  how the right to sit at those desks had been earned..  Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes  did it for you. They placed the desks here for you.. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.' (By the way, this is a true story).

Welcome, Sixth Graders!!!

Hey guys! I am so excited about this new school year! Mr. Ellison is an awesome teacher and has so many great plans for a fun and inspiring year. I know there are some of you I already know, but I look forward to establishing new friendships with new faces. good luck, guys and always know you have my support! our adventure begins now!!! :)

Good Brain Food!

A wonderful, inspiring quote from the late, great mind behind Apple; "The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do." Steve Jobs. 

Open House

Open House went well this weekend. I met potential students, who seemed very excited about SASIC. Also, SOOOO many students from last year and my first year working at the school came to visit! :)