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September 2008 - Posts

Unit Skeleton
My units are continuously evolving and I am trying to find a way to have a general skeleton structure for every unit that I can just fill in with activities that are relevant to the specific unit. There are so many components that I am always trying to Read More...
Posted 30 September 08 04:53 by Senorita.Hache | 0 Comments   
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Back-to-School-Night and since
Usually I blog immediately following whatever event I plan on blogging about. However, Back-To-School-Night is a significant enough experience in the educational "realm" that I must conjure up my thoughts on the night even though it was 3-4 days ago. Read More...
Posted 29 September 08 07:24 by Senorita.Hache | 0 Comments   
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Attitude
I surprised myself today when a few students gave me attitude... and I threw it right back at them . I am non-confrontational , and fairly guarded when dealing with people, so I have known all along that as a teacher I have to step outside of my comfort Read More...
Posted 24 September 08 04:01 by Senorita.Hache | 3 Comments   
Kickin' it Old School
Sometimes I am afraid to do anything that is "out-dated" such as lecturing or worksheets ... but then I remember that there are good ways to adapt old strategies with current educational philosophies. In my Biology class that I was having trouble with, Read More...
Posted 22 September 08 12:46 by Senorita.Hache | 3 Comments   
So Moving...
Again, I was annoyed with one of my classes and I am going to have to write up a behavioral contract* for 2 students. I was so annoyed just 5 minutes ago... Then one of my colleagues asked me if I had a minute to talk outside. I said sure and came into Read More...
Posted 19 September 08 11:57 by Senorita.Hache | 5 Comments   
Kid's Speech Inspires Teachers...
This morning I was getting a little bogged down by classroom management . I was frustrated with one of my classes for talking too much or being silly , not listening, and/or not completing their work. I am becoming a little overwhelmed by them because Read More...
Posted 18 September 08 12:30 by Senorita.Hache | 2 Comments   
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Former Student
Ahhhhhhhh... the rewarding part of teaching, to know you have made a difference to at least one student !! I was so excited today to have a graduate from last year stop in my room. When she started my class, she was shy and quiet and told me she hated Read More...
Posted 17 September 08 01:22 by Senorita.Hache | 3 Comments   
Walking Field Trip
The pollution lab introduction worked really well as did my trip to the stream to collect water samples. I am definitely going to post the lab in the lesson plans section of TeacherLingo and link it to my blog, I just have not had time yet. We read the Read More...
Posted 16 September 08 04:03 by Senorita.Hache | 0 Comments   
Foraging Ahead
After my " dangerous " Chemistry lab worked out so smoothly, I got excited about my next lab adventure. I have taken students outside a few times, but I am planning a "walking field trip" for Tuesday with Biology. Since I am increasingly enthusiastic Read More...
Posted 14 September 08 09:24 by Senorita.Hache | 3 Comments   
Danger! Science!
This morning I got to school with my lab plans and realized that I was going to be using "real" chemicals and not household products for the first time this semester. I hadn't thought about it that way when I made my plans 2 days ago. Flitting around Read More...
Posted 11 September 08 03:58 by Senorita.Hache | 2 Comments   
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Introducing Students...
A plethera of diversity... I feel like my school is another world unto itself and I really like it. It's different and possibly not for everyone, but I have learned so much and I wouldn't trade it. Students who need their second chance are surrounded Read More...
Posted 10 September 08 04:01 by Senorita.Hache | 0 Comments   
The Musical Connection
I just posted... but this topic is so different and it is partially what I planned on blogging about until other things came up. In general, in high schools, I think students often fail to notice that their teachers are humans (I was guilty of that as Read More...
Posted 09 September 08 10:49 by Senorita.Hache | 0 Comments   
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Concerned Mother
Today for a string of reasons I ended up staying late after school. I had considered today an especially good day because my students were really responding to some extra things I tried, and I had a little breakthrough in my planning for Biology. I was Read More...
Posted 09 September 08 10:24 by Senorita.Hache | 1 Comments   
Snowball Effect...
I have been reflecting a little on my first week, and how I planned for that week. Now I'm focusing on how to avoid the snowball effect ... Last year, the snowball effect was caused by all little things that kept on slipping through the cracks, and clouding Read More...
Posted 07 September 08 06:03 by Senorita.Hache | 4 Comments   
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A Few Reflections on the day...
Comfortably settled into the swing of things, today I feel good-to-go on my 3 classes. There are a few unique-to-my-school things that I will reflect on a bit. I had a new student start today, on the third day of school. I am lucky that he was placed Read More...
Posted 04 September 08 03:29 by Senorita.Hache | 1 Comments   
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Day 2... more relaxed
It was so nice to walk into class today already knowing what to expect. My plans just felt sharper and my students more comfortable... and I was more dressed up. We all wore our school T-shirts yesterday which are forest green and all I had to match were Read More...
Posted 03 September 08 03:32 by Senorita.Hache | 1 Comments   
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Day 1... Over the Awkwardness!!
I love getting to know new students... but there is something so awkward about that first day. I am not sure if it is my own discomfort walking into a room of mostly strangers and having to talk to them for 90 minutes or if it is that my alternative kids Read More...
Posted 02 September 08 10:10 by Senorita.Hache | 1 Comments   
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T-1 Days.... and counting
School starts tomorrow and I am ready as I will ever be. I have several threads of ideas running through my mind for the new year and I am hoping to keep everything sorted out and remember my "Avoid Chaos List." What always gets me is that I can't just Read More...
Posted 01 September 08 10:12 by Senorita.Hache | 1 Comments   
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