Ruby Whisman

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No Escapin’ Him

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MOUNTY HAS HIT THE BUDS!!!

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We focus a lot on how facilitators can be more effective delivering PDs, what can teachers do to make the most of our PDs? @nancycswanson @ashleyrobart1 @em_breathe @stephenn2020 @CoachB_LovesPE @sralittmann @b_shoff @mspsmusic https://t.co/sqKuiJ3IqM #ET662

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For social studies ideas follow these accounts!
@TeacherSlg

@MissPhilip

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A6: I find that teachers in my building are my best resource, they teach the same/similar students and sometimes they try things I've never thought of!
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@EThursby29 Never heard of this! Must try!

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A5: I try to break the content down into small, manageable chunks and use positive reinforcement when they tackle a tough concept. I also encourage students to talk it out with me. Sometimes hearing yourself out loud helps.
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A4: My kids still love competition, so starting class with a drill where I give them a topic and each group writes as many things as they remember or know about that topic and the group with the most and best responses win candy.
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@kmadigan26 @Tiffanyayi I don't know what this is?!

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@HideyCeleste I have the SAME issue, I'm tired they're tired. Its a constant struggle!

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A3: Towards the ends of the day my students are SUPER squirrely and ready to be done BUT they love talking and asking questions (even if they are very off-topic) so I try to do more story-telling and discussion type activities.

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A3: After lunch both me and my students start dragging. This is when I start out class with a discussion, how was everyone's day. Ease them back into learning and get them back in order after lunch.
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A2: Using Hamilton next week to teach students about the disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton and the issue of the national bank.
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A2: I love incorporating things like songs (Hamilton is amazing!), tiktok, videos, webquests and competitions. Anything that goes against the traditional reading and questions.
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A1: I have recently starting having students lead the drill or lead the class in reading/annotating text and it really seems to get students involved in the lesson. They feel in control of the classroom.
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I'm Ruby Whisman, I teach 8th grade US History in Baltimore County and if I in middle school I wish my teachers would make school interesting and relevant.

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Looking forward to hearing from everyone!
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https://t.co/CqdQRdnnSV
Found this website to connect students around the globe! Can't wait to try! Already thinking of projects which they create representations of their community to share!
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https://t.co/DZfgx7JbUY via @pinterest
I love teaching the government unit, I can imagine connecting my classroom to one in Canada or the UK to compare our governing documents and government structure. #ET630t4

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Splat... Pow... Wow... https://t.co/6D5qulYKTs
Really like the idea of creating a comic book, it allows for more student creativity and engagement. There is also the opportunity to incorporate different apps and skills.
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