This class is a series of challenges for me to teach, and I'm having a great time learning what works to inspire this particular group.
I really want each student to understand that STEM matters - that is - these are topics which effect their every day lives.
So today was a "show-and-tell day. Students brought examples of Science/ Technology which they thought was cool and told us why.
See if you agree.
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-08/armys-new-weapon-against-soldier-suicides-anti-depressive-nasal-spray
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443779404577643981045121516.html
Next week I hope that other students in class also bring news or ideas to share.
I love it when you blog! Seriously, though, why were you not teaching when I went to school?! I think I really would have enjoyed your classes and probably learned lots more about science than I did (or currently know). That sounds like such an interesting class!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ali, for your very encouraging comment. I would have enjoyed teaching you - and you certainly would have kept me on my toes!
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