MSM 264: Suffixes matter & Sunshine on the Soap Bubbles . . . Then there was a ding.

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T-Rex

I've included a link for you to print out your own. The trick looks best through a camera. If you close one eye and move back and forth it works pretty good too.

GreenT-Rex image

http://i.imgur.com/vBDV8o5.jpg

Red T-rex

http://i.imgur.com/80DDCYy.jpg

Blue T-rex

http://i.imgur.com/Z8lZnoK.jpg

Winter Soap Bubbles

http://www.boredpanda.com/frozen-bubbles-winter-photography-angela-kelly/

Middle School Science Minute

by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or [email protected])

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE-POWERPOINT FLASHCARDS

I was recently reading the November, 2013 issue of Science Scope, a magazine for middle school science teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association. I then read the article "Increasing Science Vocabulary Using PowerPoint Flash Cards.”

In order to help improve science vocabulary in the school, they did the following:

1. Explored Science-Vocabulary Acquisition

2. Implemented Vocabulary Instructional Practices

3. Implemented PowerPoint Flash Cards

4. Integrated Science Vocabulary as a School-Wide, Universal Support System.

http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2013/12/4_Middle_School_Science_Minute-PowerPoint_Flashcards.html

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Turn 0 Phrase

Identify colloquial phrases.

http://turn-o-phrase.appspot.com/

‘Small typo’ casts big doubt on teacher evaluations

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/small-typo-casts-big-doubt-on-teacher-evaluations-education-101517.html#.UrnmXe55TWk.twitter

5 Ideas To Bring Parents Into The Learning Process

by George Couros • December 26, 2013

Here are some ways that we can build strong connections with the parents in our school communities:

Use what the kids use

Have an open mind

Tap into parent leadership

Focus on open communication

Create learning opportunities

http://connectedprincipals.com/archives/9881

Why All Students Should Write: A Neurological Explanation

by Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed., radteach.com

http://www.teachthought.com/literacy-2/why-all-students-should-write-a-neurological-explanation-for-literacy/