Where the magic happens

For those of you who haven't had a chance to visit my classroom yet, I've decided to post a few photos. We are lucky enough to have a double classroom with both instructional space and lab space. These photos are from last year, so things have changed a bit since then. Most importantly I like plastering every bit of wall space with student work so the walls don't look so bland and students can be proud of all that they have accomplished. I'm looking forward to redecorating as soon as the school year begins :)

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

After watching this video, I've been thinking a lot about how I can help encourage creativity in my classroom. Robinson is spot on when he says that "our education system has mined our minds in the way that we strip-mine the earth: for a particular commodity." We spend so much time focusing on standards and testing, that we seem to be failing to focus on what really matters. We need to focus on the students, their interests, their needs. Intelligence is dynamic and we need to meet the needs of all students, not just those who are planning on enrolling in college. Science is all about exploration, experimentation, and discovery; so I hope throughout this school year I can provide every student with opportunities to learn about what matters to them.

Twitter

Mrs. Glade is now on Twitter! Follow @MrsGlade

Twitter is a social media network that allows users to send and receive short messages called "tweets." I enjoy using Twitter to share interesting science articles and news stories.

Introduction

Hello students, parents, and fellow teachers! Welcome to Mrs. Glade's science class. I will be using this blog throughout the school year to keep everyone up to date with homework assignments, classroom projects, and interesting science news. I look forward to learning and exploring with you all.