Every year I struggle with how to give notes to my students. I have tired giving students cloze notes, cornell notes, no guides, key word keys and full copies of the notes. I try to think about the grade level I'm teaching and focus my note plan on that. Especially with my high school students I really want to teach them the skill of note taking, but then I think back to college and remembered that many of my teachers posted their slides. I know that was almost 10 years ago, but I'm sure that things have progressed since then and most professors are posting their notes. So this year, I am trying something new with my 10th and 11th grade chemistry students. I plan on giving them the slides, but not the full set. Some slides I include for emphasis or illustrative purposes. I don't feel that I need to print those slides, but I will encourage students to take additional notes if they would like. In addition, I will often have problems worked out on my slides to give the solution to a problem. The student version on the notes don't have the answers filled in so that they can solve the problems themselves.
Click here for an example of what I'm going to try. You can see my teacher copy with the full notes and the student copy. I am going to print out the slides for them in the notes format so that students have room to take some notes. I also made sure to label each packet with the unit name. I keep it simple; so for this measurement unit I will call each packet Measurement 1, Measurement 2...... I know that students don't always keep things organized, so if their papers get out of order at least they will know which papers are from which unit.
What are you methods for giving notes?
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Freebie for my Fashion Forward Teaching Friends
Hey teacher friends! I know I usually share science classroom tips with you, but this something that I've fallen love with and wanted to share it with you! While teacher manicures might not be traditional teaching tips, I feel anything that makes you feel better about yourself, looks professional, and won't break the budget on a teacher's salary is a great tip. :)
Plus, you have a stressful job! The simple step of taking care of you can not only make you feel better about yourself, but will also translate when working with others and even teaching in the classroom.
In case you haven't heard about Jamberry Nails, they are the newest trend in DIY manicures!
They are special adhesive-backed vinyl that "shrink wraps" to your nails when heat and pressure are applied - and that part is super easy too!
You only need a few items that you probably already have sitting at home!
I wasn't sure about them, but when another teacher blogger offered a free sample (get yours here) I figured I had nothing to loose. After trying them I knew I loved them. I love having my nails done, but hate dealing with chipped nail polish. I actually HATE painting my nails most of the time because I hate the smell, the dry time, and they tend to last for about 2.3 seconds until they chip on my hands.
But Jamberry was different! I had a gorgeous manicure that lasted about 10 days on my hands (although some people are able to get up to 2 weeks of wear). When I tried them on my toes they lasted well over a month.
There is no dry time, no smell (they aren't made of polish like other nail strips), and there are over 300 different designs!
I know that you are wondering about getting a sample for yourself. Click this link and request one right away!
I know living on a teacher's salary can tough, so if I come across a product or opportunity to help - I honestly want to help. It might not be for you, but you can always try a sample to see if you are addicted as much as me. lol!
Have a wonderful school year and stay stylish!
Plus, you have a stressful job! The simple step of taking care of you can not only make you feel better about yourself, but will also translate when working with others and even teaching in the classroom.
In case you haven't heard about Jamberry Nails, they are the newest trend in DIY manicures!
They are special adhesive-backed vinyl that "shrink wraps" to your nails when heat and pressure are applied - and that part is super easy too!
You only need a few items that you probably already have sitting at home!
I wasn't sure about them, but when another teacher blogger offered a free sample (get yours here) I figured I had nothing to loose. After trying them I knew I loved them. I love having my nails done, but hate dealing with chipped nail polish. I actually HATE painting my nails most of the time because I hate the smell, the dry time, and they tend to last for about 2.3 seconds until they chip on my hands.
But Jamberry was different! I had a gorgeous manicure that lasted about 10 days on my hands (although some people are able to get up to 2 weeks of wear). When I tried them on my toes they lasted well over a month.
There is no dry time, no smell (they aren't made of polish like other nail strips), and there are over 300 different designs!
I know that you are wondering about getting a sample for yourself. Click this link and request one right away!
I know living on a teacher's salary can tough, so if I come across a product or opportunity to help - I honestly want to help. It might not be for you, but you can always try a sample to see if you are addicted as much as me. lol!
Have a wonderful school year and stay stylish!
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Powtoon $10 Million Dollars of Classroom Accounts Giveaway
I have mentioned PowToon before, but in case you missed it PowToon is a way to create short animated videos. It's a really simple way to introduce things to your students or at a presentation. Well PowToon is Giving Away $10 Million Dollars of Classroom Accounts for The New School Year. All you have to do is go this link and create an account.
This won't last for long, so hurry up and sign up today!
This post also appears of my Educational Technology Blog - The Tech Savvy Science Teacher
This post also appears of my Educational Technology Blog - The Tech Savvy Science Teacher
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