I have been so fortunate to teach curious, passionate children for 17 years as a science cluster teacher for grades K-5. When I was hired, I was shown a stairwell where my "teaching materials" were kept and was told I would travel from room to room every period on three different floors (with no elevator)! I taught over 500 students every week for ten years and with perseverance, lots of organization and a bit of creativity. I tried my best to deliver science curriculum and content. Now we have been blessed with a new building that houses our pre-K-8th grade students and I have a beautiful science lab where I hope to not only deliver content but experiences as well!
It truly touches me to be a role model and inspiration for these children year after year, watching them grow and become young adults.
Even when they move onto our middle school, they come back to visit me, help out in my class, take in the new thematic decor, or feed our pets. The best is when they just want to be a part of my lessons and activities and see what's happening in the room!
My Project
My students absolutely love my Science class! Unfortunately loving a subject doesn't automatically give them good grades.
The students I teach work hard both in class and now at home and I want to recognize their achievements.
For some kids, having a little bit of incentive such as a public acknowledgment of their perseverance is just the motivation they need to study for a test or add that extra touch on a class project. I want to acknowledge student achievement in my Science class with medals and award certificates so they can feel proud and develop positive attitudes toward STEM subjects.
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