Three Weeks have already passed.
I'm probably still in shock from realizing that I am a teacher.
I was very excited to start teaching Earth Systems. I did take the first 2 weeks covering basics and then decided to hop straight into Astronomy. The students are currently studying the life cycles of stars and today I introduced them to Fusion vs. Fission. I took everyone outside, I held up a sign which I could switch to Fusion or Fission, I called out "Fusion!" while holding the sign and everyone(okay, it took a couple of tries) ran into small groups. The groups would continue to grow and compact the longer I said Fusion. Then I would switch to Fission.
Multiple times I have already had several 9th graders comment on how much fun they are having in their Earth Systems Science. Other teachers have commented to me as well.
However...8th grade.
*sigh* I have been reading a book called "The First Days of School" by Harry Wong. (Excellent book by the way.) He discusses how you need to structure your class in the first few weeks so that it may run more smoothly throughout the year.
I works. I tried it, and so far all of my classes have been quite pleasant. except one.There's always one. I had to change the seating 2 times and will be changing it again tomorrow... 2 students decided to pick a battle today (quickly stopped...but still?) I have 7 strong talkers. 6 severe special needs. I asked for help today from my fellow science teachers. I will be calling parents tomorrow.
If you think I'm complaining, think again, I prefer to view this class as a rather difficult mind puzzle. Some how the students can be seated in such a way that they will stop biting each others heads off. Leaving me with some sanity would be nice too!
I going to go pray about my new seating chart now. :)
I love Teaching!
