We are Halfway There! Project MAST-5

This last week and a half has been awesome!  Project MAST-5 has been a blast!  I have learned so very much, and have made some wonderful new friends!  Trying to describe just one or two memorable sessions or conversations I've had is extremely hard because there have been
SO many!  The most memorable sessions by far have been with Dr. John Hunt and Mrs. Gail Dickinson.  NEVER boring - ALWAYS moving and learning!  Exactly how we as teachers should be in the classroom!  I want to be just like them when I grow up! lol  I have also extremely enjoyed Williams and Roberts in the weather sessions - again, always moving and learning!  Our friendly "Ohio" ladies, Hogue and Sarquis, also did a lot of hands on investigations and questioning and answering.  I love technology, so learning about the Vernier has been good, too.

What all have I taken away?  AGAIN, WAYYYYY too much to try to condense, but I look forward to getting back to science class and modeling some of the great teaching strategies and activities that I have seen thus far.  It has been great to bounce ideas off of peers and workshop teachers so that hopefully I will be a much more effective teacher this year, not only in science, but in all areas. 

Things that have worked and not worked?  All of the hands on investigations have most definitely been the best sessions so far.  I'm the student who if I'm not busy "doing" I get unfocused and get in "trouble" lol!  However, I have been so busy in most sessions that I've been PRETTY good! I think!  Sessions where I had to sit and listen were harder for me.  It made me make a vow to myself to NOT do as much "lecture" style teaching.  I try not to, but I'm afraid I've been guilty of more than I should.  No wonder they get antsy, because I know I sure do!

Have to give a shout out to the TJaMS!  Terry, Jeanelle, Marina, and ME!! These have been my best buds!  I look forward every day to talking to them and getting more great ideas!

See y'all later!

Project MAST-5

Beginning a blog today - part of the Project MAST-5.  Hopefully there will be something to follow soon!