Dana Gilbert

8th Grade Science Teacher. Rock Geek. Inquiry based learning. Teach the future.

[Mrs. Bellanca @MrsBellanca]

Lots of thoughts and pictures to share from today's MWEE professional development! 1/2
@GilbertLabs17 @muhlsd @cathy_shappell @PADeptofEd @PDESecretary @lynhilt @BCIU_ExecOffice @AlFutrick @JMacharola @opl_bciu14 @DCNRnews @chesapeakebay

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Reading Berks Science Fair is under way! These kids are ready to rock the interviews!

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

What happens when sediments are exposed to abrasion through river erosion? We used a rock tumbler to find out how physical weathering impacts our rocks! Check out the before and after photos #rocks #virtuallearning #OneTeam

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Our science department is on fire! 🔥 😄 awesome start, Mr. Evans!

[Mr_ Evans_Science @EvansScience]

First week in the books.

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

We rounded out our first week together by making virtual lockers! It’s so wonderful to see them filled with things the kids love. We’re finding out that we’ve all got so much in common! #oneteam

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Congratulations!! These young minds are truly impressive!

[AudreySmeltzerSchwab @bluetiger313]

@muhlsd Congratulations to Reading Berks Science and Engineering Fair winners! Ethan Weiler, grade 7, Honorable Mention, Brooke Weister, grade 11, 4th place, Srigouri Oruganty, grade 10, Honorable Mention, Kelsey Hart, grade 11, 2nd place, and Rhegan Fagley, grade 10, 1st place

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Day 2 of virtual learning and I am so excited to be back in the swing of things with the kids! So impressed with their eagerness to learn and how much work they’ve already done- The effort is impressive! #OneTeam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork @muhlsd

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Hey everyone! While you’re home I thought I might share some of my favorite science music with you- those of you in my 8th grade classes this applies to what we’re studying now! Enjoy! (You know you love it 😉) @muhlsd https://t.co/OmfEdpqx77

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Using our Vernier motion sensors to track acceleration of objects and test out the acceleration of gravity! @muhlsd @MrsBellanca @JefferyEbert

[PIAA District III @piaadistrict3]

Our 2019-2020 District III M&T Bank Class 5A Boys Basketball champions:
The Muhlenberg Muhls!

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Students presented their Rube Goldberg machines in STEM class today. This is How To Put Money In The Bank! @muhlsd @MrsBellanca @JefferyEbert

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Exploring heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation! Also took some time to talk about the science behind the viral broom challenge! @muhlsd @JefferyEbert @MrsBellanca

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

@mrskile_muhl @JefferyEbert @muhlsd @DrUlsh Such a great project! Nice work, Brody!

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Chemical or physical? Today we experimented and made observations to find out! Students even helped out Mr. Ebert! 😄@muhlsd @JefferyEbert

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

If you haven’t bought your tickets for the MMS musical Frozen Jr. yet, you’re in danger of missing out on an amazing production!! Bravo! @erikabazinga The cast and crew were wonderful! Be sure to snag your spot for the 7pm show!!

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Could it be? Did we get some micrometeorites?! Testing later and observations with a microscope to find out!

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Meteor shower tonight! It may be overcast but we can still try to collect some micrometeorites. Students discussed how to collect them today. All you need is some paper, a towel, or sheet and a little luck! Fingers crossed we get a good sample! @muhlsd @MrsBellanca

[AccuWeather Astronomy @AccuAstronomy]

TONIGHT: There is a chance for a rare ‘meteor storm’ around 11:50pm EST.

We recommend heading outside to begin stargazing around 11pm to let your eyes adjust to the dark before the peak. Details & cloud forecast: https://t.co/yL4yqWH8bw

[Mr_ Evans_Science @EvansScience]

Students are allowed to stay up late tonight for homework! #StarWatching https://t.co/aXZmXTy1mZ

[Dana Gilbert @GilbertLabs17]

Fossil digging! How do paleontologists determine the ages of ancient organisms? We’re finding out! @MrsBellanca @JefferyEbert @muhlsd

[Erika Watson @erikabazinga]

A science experiment in MUSIC class?! 7th grade students made hypotheses about pitch based on water levels before our Chrome Music Lab experiments today! @GilbertLabs17 you would have been impressed with their reasoning! @muhlsd @JefferyEbert @DrUlsh #OneTeam