Mrs. Paz
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🔬 8th Grade STEM Science | 6th Grade Science | #STEM | Google Level 2 Certified Educator | WGU Masters Student | Co-Mod #sunchat | #pbl
I agree there, Kotch. It's been a crazy few weeks and I think everyone is busy getting ready for the end of the school year! #sunchat
Oh well, Paz. Looks like you can get Will to the playground early this morning before those winds kick in! We can put #sunchat on the back burner for a few weeks and try to revive again in the future.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I agree there, Kotch. It's been a crazy few weeks and I think everyone is busy getting ready for the end of the school year! #sunchat
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Oh well, Paz. Looks like you can get Will to the playground early this morning before those winds kick in! We can put #sunchat on the back burner for a few weeks and try to revive again in the future.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Oh well, Paz. Looks like you can get Will to the playground early this morning before those winds kick in! We can put #sunchat on the back burner for a few weeks and try to revive again in the future.
Good morning #sunchat! Getting ready to return to the classroom for the last nine weeks of school here in Jersey! We just got over a scary wildfire that is still burning within our county. How is everyone this morning?
April 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good morning #sunchat! Getting ready to return to the classroom for the last nine weeks of school here in Jersey! We just got over a scary wildfire that is still burning within our county. How is everyone this morning?
Morning #sunchat crew! Melissa here from the Jersey shore. Just got into soccer practice with my little guy. So now I have time to really deep dive into this conversation!
Good morning, #sunchat chatters! I'm two-weeks post-op knee replacement, and hoping to graduate from a walker to cane later this week! How are you all doing today?
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April 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Morning #sunchat crew! Melissa here from the Jersey shore. Just got into soccer practice with my little guy. So now I have time to really deep dive into this conversation!
This is what I love to do with my science curriculum and try to adapt it to ELA and Math content areas to assist in connecting concepts across the board. #sunchat
I wish we could take it a step further and get rid of siloed supjects as well. Our Ss learn so much more when they do cross-curricular projects. The transfer of concepts = deeper learning.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is what I love to do with my science curriculum and try to adapt it to ELA and Math content areas to assist in connecting concepts across the board. #sunchat
We used to have "MAC" programs in our district that looped together 3rd and 4th grade classes. I assume they are the modern-day icr classrooms and they did really well! #suncht
I worked in a school that grouped 3 grade levels together (4, 5 & 6) & it was amazing! It allowed me to give up the notion of what students "should" be able to do, & simply teach them where they were at.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We used to have "MAC" programs in our district that looped together 3rd and 4th grade classes. I assume they are the modern-day icr classrooms and they did really well! #suncht
I agree... The pairs are one thing, anything above is chaos. #sunchat
Kids tend to get into less shenanigans in pairs because roles are more defined. Once you get to 4 or more kids there are definitely some that sit back and let others do the work. #sunchat
April 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I agree... The pairs are one thing, anything above is chaos. #sunchat
☀️ Good morning #sunchat! My name is Melissa and I am a middle school science teacher in New Jersey. Definitely struggling to make it to spring break up here as we have another almost 2 weeks to go... How is everybody doing this morning?
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April 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
☀️ Good morning #sunchat! My name is Melissa and I am a middle school science teacher in New Jersey. Definitely struggling to make it to spring break up here as we have another almost 2 weeks to go... How is everybody doing this morning?
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See you shortly on #sunchat! We'll talk about the best way to group students in class. Do we mix up the levels? Do we keep like-levels together? What is today's thinking? See you at 9am eastern! We can't wait to hear your opinions!
April 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
See you shortly on #sunchat! We'll talk about the best way to group students in class. Do we mix up the levels? Do we keep like-levels together? What is today's thinking? See you at 9am eastern! We can't wait to hear your opinions!
Have a great week everyone!! Going to attempt to get my life together 🤣 see you all next week! #sunchat
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March 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Have a great week everyone!! Going to attempt to get my life together 🤣 see you all next week! #sunchat
In our middle school, students are offered marking period electives in sixth grade.. hald year elective courses in 7th grade.. and full year elective courses in eighth.. due to projects those classes have been really dialed back. #sunchat
March 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In our middle school, students are offered marking period electives in sixth grade.. hald year elective courses in 7th grade.. and full year elective courses in eighth.. due to projects those classes have been really dialed back. #sunchat
It is amazing to me how many students, even my honors students, cannot tie a knot... How to cut cardboard, how to use a microwave... This is a huge red flag to me and I support bringing these classes back and turning off the tech! #sunchat
Good morning, #sunchat crew! Hope you are all well this morning! Bring back home economics! Looking forward to us solving the issue of how to get districts to invest $ in programs that teach the WHOLE student in our schools!
March 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It is amazing to me how many students, even my honors students, cannot tie a knot... How to cut cardboard, how to use a microwave... This is a huge red flag to me and I support bringing these classes back and turning off the tech! #sunchat
☀️ Good morning #sunchat!! My name is Melissa and I teach 6th grade science and 8th grade STEM In New Jersey. Yesterday was a gorgeous day here and I'm kind of bummed that the weather didn't stay. How is everybody doing this morning?☀️
March 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
☀️ Good morning #sunchat!! My name is Melissa and I teach 6th grade science and 8th grade STEM In New Jersey. Yesterday was a gorgeous day here and I'm kind of bummed that the weather didn't stay. How is everybody doing this morning?☀️
Well, I'm going to have a lot of time over the summer and the first working period of next year I'm maternity leave so I'm definitely going to look into this! #sunchat
You can start with my blog post and then if you like I can share some of her lessons with you through email.
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How to Use Learning Journeys to Facilitate Student-Led Learning - The Teaching Experiment
After spending a year and a half in remote learning, many of our students were having difficulty returning to the classroom. They were unmotivated and unable to focus. Our teachers knew they needed to...
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March 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Well, I'm going to have a lot of time over the summer and the first working period of next year I'm maternity leave so I'm definitely going to look into this! #sunchat
Yes, @carlameyrink.bsky.social I would love to see a "skeleton" of what a lesson or unit would entail! #sunchat
I'd love to see what her plans look like, Carla! Are they written somewhere so we can just see what they look like? What the activities are? What subject does she cover? #sunchat
March 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Yes, @carlameyrink.bsky.social I would love to see a "skeleton" of what a lesson or unit would entail! #sunchat
In my 8th grade STEM class, I am trying to incorporate as many soft skills as possible. Many times, these students will be going to choice high schools that they test into and they need these skills in order to be successful in their work habits and in life! #sunchat
March 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In my 8th grade STEM class, I am trying to incorporate as many soft skills as possible. Many times, these students will be going to choice high schools that they test into and they need these skills in order to be successful in their work habits and in life! #sunchat
Good morning #sunchat! Melissa here from the Jersey shore where we are hoping for some better weather and less wind BRR! How is everyone doing this morning?
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March 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning #sunchat! Melissa here from the Jersey shore where we are hoping for some better weather and less wind BRR! How is everyone doing this morning?
Preach it @susankotch.bsky.social ... My husband just lost his job and hopefully will find one quickly and I'm trying to navigate how I can supplement my classes bc I usually end up buying everything! #sunchat
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Preach it @susankotch.bsky.social ... My husband just lost his job and hopefully will find one quickly and I'm trying to navigate how I can supplement my classes bc I usually end up buying everything! #sunchat
How about an Edu-truth .. teachers give up 100s if not 1000s of unpaid hours to ensure Ss are prepared and engaged with their learning. I can't speak for EVERY educator, but I'm currently sitting here at soccer practice with my laptop planning out engaging lessons to captivate my Ss. #sunchat
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March 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
How about an Edu-truth .. teachers give up 100s if not 1000s of unpaid hours to ensure Ss are prepared and engaged with their learning. I can't speak for EVERY educator, but I'm currently sitting here at soccer practice with my laptop planning out engaging lessons to captivate my Ss. #sunchat
Another myth.. personal "favorite".. well since the student test scores are not showing and are awful, why are we paying teachers their salaries? What are they doing? #sunchat
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March 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Another myth.. personal "favorite".. well since the student test scores are not showing and are awful, why are we paying teachers their salaries? What are they doing? #sunchat
I have turned to this model in the second half of my 8th grade STEM curriculum that I am building. I can really deep dive with students who "get it" and help those who need assistance... It's a balancing act but I do love student centered! I get more and so do my students! #sunchat
Another edu-myth: Student-centered learning is easy-going and lenient. It lacks "rigor".
Nope. It pushes Ss to go further in their learning, while teaching them the skills they need to be self-directed learners.
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Nope. It pushes Ss to go further in their learning, while teaching them the skills they need to be self-directed learners.
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March 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I have turned to this model in the second half of my 8th grade STEM curriculum that I am building. I can really deep dive with students who "get it" and help those who need assistance... It's a balancing act but I do love student centered! I get more and so do my students! #sunchat
This annoys me deeply .. many times I do not bitey tongue and the offer these naysayers an opportunity to come and sub in our buildings to really feel a smiggle amount of responsibility that we carry.. drives me nuts! #sunchat
Here's an edu-myth: "Teachers get paid to take the summer off." While this would be quite a perk, it really isn't true. Our contracts are just for the school year. They start in Sept, and expire at the end of June. Thus, jobless July and August. Thanks for attending my Ted Talk. #sunchat
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March 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This annoys me deeply .. many times I do not bitey tongue and the offer these naysayers an opportunity to come and sub in our buildings to really feel a smiggle amount of responsibility that we carry.. drives me nuts! #sunchat