MSM 284: Note(Take) this: Trading Cards, Mentally Strong, Failure in 3D.

Jokes You Can Use:

Eileen Award:

Twitter: Daniel Edwards, Peter Rattien, Kim Allen

Facebook: Coco Gibson Burks

Advisory:

18 Things Mentally Strong People Do

http://media.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2014/09/18-things-mentally-strong-people-do.jpg

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/18-things-mentally-strong-people.html

15 People Who Failed on Their Way to Success

Before their success, some of the world’s most successful people experienced epic failure. We celebrate their success but often overlook the path that got them there. A path that is often marked with failure.

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/15-highly-successful-people-who-failed-their-way-success.html

Middle School Science Minute

by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or [email protected])

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE-3 DIMENSIONAL ASSESSMENTS

I was recently reading the September, 2014 issue of "Science Scope," a magazine written for middle school science teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association.

In this issue, I read the Editor's Roundtable, entitled "Align Your Assessments With Three Dimensional Learning." It was written by the editor of "Science Scope," Inez Liftig. The purpose of the column was to emphasize that effective assessment is integral to the three-dimensional learning and teaching needed to realize the vision of the NGSS and the Framework for K-12 Science Education.

http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2014/9/4_Middle_School_Science_Minute-3_Dimensional_Assessments.html

Have a great vacation!

From the Twitterverse:

#mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!”

Strategies:

Trading Cards

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/09/how-to-create-trading-cards-for.html#.VB2CbytdXFc

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html

Note Taking Skills

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/note-taking-skills-21st-century-students/

Resources:

Socratic Smackdown

A versatile discussion-based humanities game to practice argumentation around any text or topic for grades 6 through 12.

The game is designed for 4-40 students. Includes a video tutorial, and a PDF of the instructions. Students earn points. All instructions, support material and score cards are included. Links to Common Core standards are also available.

The beauty of Socratic Smackdown is its flexibility. Here are some ways Rebecca Grodner has used the game:

“Playing it in small groups, it can encourage shy students. In large groups, it can help you focus on specific learning needs.”

“Using it as a form of assessment, or as a practice space for finding supporting evidence for one’s ideas.“

“Framing it as a game to help students learn to negotiate conflict. As a facilitator, some days I found myself helping students mediate arguments in their small groups.”

http://www.instituteofplay.org/work/projects/print-play-games-2/socratic-smackdown/

Web Spotlight:

Is character education the answer?

Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.

September 17, 2014

http://edexcellence.net/articles/is-character-education-the-answer#.VBrfSAYaQ7k.twitter

Random Thoughts . . .

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