Mr. Potter

Dad and teacher of Geography, Social Studies, and History, because it's only when we understand the world, that we can change it.

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

I am one of the top @screencastify video creators in my district! #TopScreencaster 🎉

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@JulianaHerd Should’ve guessed that! Great idea!

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@JulianaHerd Looks great! What’s in the fridge?

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

Any recommendations for a World Geography Lesson Plan Book with exciting lesson plans on each continent? I'm going back to the drawing board. There's a lot of workbooks that look good, but turn out to just be worksheets. I'd like to some ready made, fun ideas! #worldgeochat

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@MsHatmaker Check out icivics!

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

When a lesson flopped but I try it again the next period just for good measure.

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

I was only half joking! We played some epic Rock, Paper, Scissors today and the winner got to share something about themselves using some optional prompt questions.

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

Been racking my brain for days trying to create the perfect, fun, SEL, ice breaker, anxiety-easing, non-computer, getting-to-know-you, non-content, game for when students return... all while staying socially distanced.

So far I have:
1. Rocks, Paper, Scissors

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

@cheffernan75 I love this idea! - Can I ask is that a google doc, slide, or other?

[edutopia @edutopia]

“It has been harder to connect with my teacher and other students,” says Keelin—an eighth-grade student in Fauquier County, Virginia—of her virtual learning experience. Her teacher’s solution to bridge that gap? Google Slides.

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@ReinkeKristi @STLinOK @Chitch93 @ScottPadway @cheffernan75 I can't wait to get into this! Thanks!

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I need more Talking Social Studies Podcasts please! @STLinOK, @CHitch93, @ScottPadway, @cheffernan75

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

@cheffernan75 @STLinOK @Chitch93 @ScottPadway @TalkinSS @SamMandeville @CoachHenkel @GbhillNtx @ParkersGeocats @ReinkeKristi Thank you! I can't believe I'm just learning about #worldgeochat - And I thanks for recommending these awesome people! I'm excited to grow my lesson plan arsenal.

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

@STLinOK @Chitch93 @ScottPadway @cheffernan75 @TalkinSS I'm a geography teacher and would LOVE some fresh lesson ideas. There seems to be so much out there for American history and government, but 6th and 7th grade in MA has a daunting ancient and world geography curriculum. Help Wanted! - I love this podcast by the way, thank you!

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

Sneak peek! Room 209 got a makeover! I’ve been getting ready to welcome most of us back! And for those staying remote I have some surprises coming for you too! Get excited! https://t.co/uaItteyaT1

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

You learned science in school from this guy. Now learn about the science behind COVID masks.

Unless learning isn’t your thing.

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[Andrew Freedman @afreedma]

I didn't think the satellite images of the West Coast fires could get more jaw-dropping and alarming. I was wrong. The smoke has been wrapped at least 1,000 miles west into a cyclone, and also is wafting far southeast, over Ariz.

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

Alrighty. Let's pool some ideas for Ts trying to teach face-to-face AND broadcast to kids at home at the same time. What have you learned? Let's skip the comments about how impossible it is. We know that. Do you have any lessons learned or ideas to share?

[Mr. Potter @MrPotterlms]

Favorite quote from this article, “we reminded her that she belongs wherever she truly wants to be.”

What Really Keeps Girls of Color Out of STEM https://t.co/Rxcqc64Yml