Andrew Kirby

I am a high school science teacher, husband, and father of 4. 2021 Aroostook County Teacher of the year.

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Our chemistry classes needed oyster shells for a lab experiment next week….what better way to get the shells but to have an oyster feast!!! Thanks to our administrators for helping cook and shucking the oysters for the students!!!

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Our chemistry class had a great time on the field trip yesterday!!!

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Today during crew students wrote words of encouragement or thank you notes to teachers of their choice and stuck them on their doors!!! It was a great reminder of why we do what we do!!! #kirbyscience134 @GHS_GilbertSC

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

The marine science students had an amazing time yesterday on our field trip to a barrier island!!! @GHS_GilbertSC #KirbyScience134

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

On Friday the marine science students used the property of density to build a model of the layers of the ocean in terms of the amount of sunlight at various depths!!!!Landon and Lucian joined in on the fun!!! #kirbyscience134 @GHS_GilbertSC

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Today biology students brainstormed where they would find bacteria in school…then then swabbed and are growing their samples to see what they find!!! #KirbyScience202 @GHS_GilbertSC

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

The freshman biology students today started to put their “CER” skills to the test by investigating if Double Stuff Oreos are really double the stuff compared to a regular Oreo!!! Tomorrow they will use their data as evidence to backup their claims!!! @GHS_Indians

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Last week students in marine science learned about the various ocean regions on Earth…some students learned the importance of checking their sources before starting their work…we learn from our mistakes!!! @GHS_Indians

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

After weeks of thinking about what to do with the bookshelf in my classroom I finally figured it out!!! When we meet our students basic needs we gain their trust and respect and the learning will follow!!!

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Little science humor never hurts when establishing classroom norms!! #AroostookCTOY @GHS_Indians @LexingtonOne

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Today was the first day back for teachers!!! Busy team building and preparing the school for students on 8/16!!! @GHS_Indians @LexingtonOne

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Hauled in a great catch today on my father-in-laws boat!!! 4 lobsters and 6 crabs make for a great meal!!!

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

This 3-D print job was fun to make…makes taking photos of what students are looking at under a microscope much easier than by hand!!! #aroostookctoy #kirbyscience111

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Students can just as easily strengthen their genetics knowledge outside as they can sitting in a classroom…it’s time we rethink what the learning environment looks like! #aroostookctoy #kirbyscience111 @EARSU39

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Physics students were engaged and learned by doing today rather than listening to me drone on and on all block long!!!#AroostookCYOY #Kirbyscience111 @EARSU39

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

State Farm Neighborhood Assist® is awarding $25K grants to 100 great causes this year! Help Laynee’s Sole Purpose make a difference by voting every day through May 6. Vote now:https://t.co/BFk4wZushN #SFNeighborhoodAssist #AroostookCTOY

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

We have some exciting news in regards to "Laynee's Sole Purpose"!
Please take some time to vote for the cause to help us receive the $25,000 grant! This will go a long way toward putting shoes on the feet of students that need them!
https://t.co/BFk4wZushN
#AroostookCTOY @EARSU39

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Let’s play a big game of “Where’s Waldo” at winter carnival today!!! Book, movie, or tv character day!!! #AroostookCTOY #Kirbyscience111

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Last week it was brought to our attention that students in our district were in need of socks. CHS student council is stepping up to help meet this need!!! Socks will be collected during winter carnival to give back to those who need a little help!!! #AroostookCTOY @EARSU39

[Andrew Kirby @KirbyScience202]

Biology students studied the rate of fermentation today in the lab!!! #Kirbyscience111 #AroostookCTOY @EARSU39