Week 2

This week was similar to last week. I did a lot of observing and helping with in class worksheets. When I help the students with the worksheets I try to learn their names and find out one thing about them to help me remember their name.

The Astronomy class was moving on in their lectures trying to wrap up Ch.1. They were learning about moon phases, eclipses, and measuring distances (e.g. the distance between Earth and the moon). They will be having a test soon. The Chemistry classes had a big quiz/small test. Half the period they worked on the quiz and the second half they worked on a worksheet. The worksheet had more practice with unit conversions.

Mr. Ambrose and I got to discuss our goals for this month. Our goals surround the idea of me getting more involved with the class.

Goal #1: Make personal connections with at least two students per class.

Goal #2: Improve grades and/or attitude towards science of at least two students per class.

Goal#3: To prepare and lead at least one fun content relevant hands-on learning activity for the students in astronomy or chemistry.

Next Friday I will be leading a review with the Astronomy class. At this time, I am still piecing together ideas. There is a lot of vocabulary within this chapter, so I might set up a crossword puzzle. For other topics set up a jeopardy style review. Stay tuned for more details in next weeks blog.