Wacky Science
Captain's Log: When Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Student Again
This time I was accidentally 100% prepared.
Wacky Science
Teaching
Captain's Log: "Figure it out yourself"
I've learned the hard way this week some simple things that adults say to kids.
Wacky Science
Captain's Log: Can't Trust Kids with Glue
Kids, great expectations, and gorilla glue don't go well together.
Wacky Science
Captain's Log: When Life Gives You Lemons
Apparently you can make invisible ink. This is what I tried to teach the kids this week in Wacky Science, except for one itty bitty, teeny tiny important little detail: the writing wouldn't show up.
Teaching
Captain's Log: Lotta Fun with Lava Lamps!
I gotta give credit where credit's due: For the moments of please and thanks, the kids turned into little angels.
Wacky Science
Captain's Log: Lava Lamps Were a Smooth Flow...Today
I prepped a lava lamp to show the kids last night, and realized I got some things wrong.
Teaching
Captain's Log: Lava and a Letdown
Look, I'm learning, okay?
Wacky Science
Homemade Volcanoes Science Part 2: Deeper and Hotter
I woke up Monday morning and found, to my utter relief and surprise, a message from my boss reminding me this week was spring break. I had more chances to plan for a better lecture! So here's more science.
Wacky Science
Volcano Science, Homemade Edition
The good news is that it seems like the science is short and simple. The bad news is I will then make it longer and a little more complicated, because I want to go the extra mile for the students if given the chance.
Wacky Science
Captain's Log: Why Did I Give Them Balloons So Soon?
I went in with enough cockiness that I made beginner teacher mistakes.
Musing
For The Love of Bubbles: The Gateway Concoction to Chemistry And The Universe
Kids should be taught about bubble science with quality. That's what I deliver. Also it's actually a cool way to begin learning chemistry and the laws of the universe!
Teaching
Captain's Log: Oobleck and the Obvious
I'm starting to hate corn starch. It's just as sticky and messy as glitter, but without the glam.