Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Challenger/MOSH Field Trip
Dear Students and Parents:
Our first field trip was truly a success, thanks to everyone involved. We got to experience what a real scientist's job is like and we learned that it isn't just all labwork. At times, people's lives actually depend on the scientific facts, data, and decisions. That is what makes science so critical to everyday life. All of you who were able to attend this field trip got to see that for yourselves and it also gave you a chance to put the skills you learned in my classroom to use in a real life situation. As the commanders stated to us, you were allowed to demonstrate your high order thinking skills. Through this and through your exemplary behavior at both the Challenger and the MOSH, you have displayed what we at Julia Landon are all about, true leadership.
That said, this was my first field trip experience with you and it was such a positive one that I am now considering several others that I could posibly tie in with what we'll be learning about in class. Nothing's set in stone yet, however. That said, I will be posting up pictures and/or vids of our experience today.
P.S.-- Extra credit for those who went on the field trip-- Write a letter of Thanks to the commanders of the Challenger Program and to the MOSH for allowing us a chance at some hands-on learning outside the school walls.
For those who did not go--have the work from today in your notes section for the first notebook check of the nine weeks (Next Friday, 1/30/2009)
Mr. Hubbard
Our first field trip was truly a success, thanks to everyone involved. We got to experience what a real scientist's job is like and we learned that it isn't just all labwork. At times, people's lives actually depend on the scientific facts, data, and decisions. That is what makes science so critical to everyday life. All of you who were able to attend this field trip got to see that for yourselves and it also gave you a chance to put the skills you learned in my classroom to use in a real life situation. As the commanders stated to us, you were allowed to demonstrate your high order thinking skills. Through this and through your exemplary behavior at both the Challenger and the MOSH, you have displayed what we at Julia Landon are all about, true leadership.
That said, this was my first field trip experience with you and it was such a positive one that I am now considering several others that I could posibly tie in with what we'll be learning about in class. Nothing's set in stone yet, however. That said, I will be posting up pictures and/or vids of our experience today.
P.S.-- Extra credit for those who went on the field trip-- Write a letter of Thanks to the commanders of the Challenger Program and to the MOSH for allowing us a chance at some hands-on learning outside the school walls.
For those who did not go--have the work from today in your notes section for the first notebook check of the nine weeks (Next Friday, 1/30/2009)
Mr. Hubbard
Friday, January 16, 2009
3rd nine weeks
Well, we are now officially halfway through the academic school year. The vast majority of you have continued to display nothing short of hard work, effort, and gains in your knowledge and progress. Awesome job, Team 6B, keep it up!.
Now as we enter the third nine weeks, it is important to remember several key aspects. First of all, fun though science may be, you are still expected to behave properly in a lab setting. This means you will treat the lab, the equipment, the instructor (that's me, folks) and each other with care and respect. Your behavior in my class reflects your regards for wanting a safe and fun learning experience and, as we continue to prepare you for seventh grade you will be being held accountable for your actions, both positive and negative. While I do provide positive reinforcement for good behavior, remember that the ultimate best reward lies in the learning that you take from the class. Refusing to follow the rules or show respect only hurts you from this.
You will find that, this nine weeks, there is a difference in what the advanced and gifted students are being taught. As per our curriculum, advanced students will be learning about electricity, magnetism, and energy while the gifted students will be exploring the concepts of force and motion. Rest assured that both subjects will be fun and exciting.
I will be posting again soon with extra credit opportunities and requests for equipment. Until then, enjoy your long weekend. See you on Tuesday.
Now as we enter the third nine weeks, it is important to remember several key aspects. First of all, fun though science may be, you are still expected to behave properly in a lab setting. This means you will treat the lab, the equipment, the instructor (that's me, folks) and each other with care and respect. Your behavior in my class reflects your regards for wanting a safe and fun learning experience and, as we continue to prepare you for seventh grade you will be being held accountable for your actions, both positive and negative. While I do provide positive reinforcement for good behavior, remember that the ultimate best reward lies in the learning that you take from the class. Refusing to follow the rules or show respect only hurts you from this.
You will find that, this nine weeks, there is a difference in what the advanced and gifted students are being taught. As per our curriculum, advanced students will be learning about electricity, magnetism, and energy while the gifted students will be exploring the concepts of force and motion. Rest assured that both subjects will be fun and exciting.
I will be posting again soon with extra credit opportunities and requests for equipment. Until then, enjoy your long weekend. See you on Tuesday.
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