Laura Kaufman

Grade 8 Humanities teacher and all-around geek trying to make sense of things. 5 years, 4 grade levels, 3 continents, 2 subjects, 1 semi-sane teacher!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss working on rhetorical analysis using ethos, pathos, and logos for inaugural speeches and #MarkZuckerberg post about #CambridgeAnalytics and #Facebook

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Boys and girls #badminton tournament at #redbricks125!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss so into #enlightenment discussions on individuals v societies they are dressing the part!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss debating modern ethical science concerns for our #scientificrevolution unit

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss trying to figure out borders after the Treaty of Westphalia

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss preparing for the Treaty of Westphalia and getting into the #Simulation

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss working on Henry VIII simulation for our #Protestantreformation unit

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss practicing how to lead #students #conferences and showing their work to parents

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Very proud of my Ss and their enthusiasm and high energy during our showcase!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Some fabulous Ss showing their impressive work during our exhibition!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss setting up for our exhibition of #servicelearning & #designthinking

[Zach Post @zpostedu]

Looking forward to learning from Grade 8 tonight @aishongkong w/@SuperMsKaufman #Redbrick125

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss crafted great advertisements for our showcase on Tuesday. Somehow they misspelled the name if the school... Twice

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss prototyping for #designthinking & #socialimpact with @apacimpactacademy!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss using tongue twisters to practice #publicspeaking and enunciation = a VERY fun day! :)
#middleschool

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss trying to code what book they want to do for #literaturecircle - seriously engaged & determined! #proudteacher

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss working on #rubegoldberg machines for science w/ @ms_liotta that are the basis for our #narrative writing

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Ss massaging each other and getting ready for a hard day @DisneyParks in Hong Kong :)

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Dancing with Dinosaurs - a true story of cotillion and memory loss. Aka, my new blog post https://t.co/J4h5awZ6Bj - read if you're curious!

[Laura Kaufman @SuperMsKaufman]

Just paid off my last #studentloans! What's this strange feeling? Wondering what to do w/ that money every month from now on... #paidinfull