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10 Amazing Bets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4sapsEXKpQ#t=92

Middle School Science Minute

by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or [email protected])

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE-CUSTODIAL SCIENCE TRAINING

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 an article entitled "Scope on Safety," written by Ken Roy, Director of Environmental Health and Safety for the Glastonbury Public Schools in Glastonbury, CT. Within this article is the "Question of the Month." This month's question is, "Do custodians need safety training prior to cleaning the floors in a science lab?"

http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2014/10/10_Middle_School_Science_Minute-Custodial_Science_Training.html

From the Twitterverse:

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

Strategies:

BoomWriter

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/10/halloween-themed-writing-lessons-from.html#.VEJ-_JPF_Kg

A veteran teacher turned coach shadows 2 students for 2 days – a sobering lesson learned

http://grantwiggins.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/a-veteran-teacher-turned-coach-shadows-2-students-for-2-days-a-sobering-lesson-learned

Resources:

Schools told: cash bribes 'fail to improve GCSE grades'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11135444/Schools-told-cash-bribes-fail-to-improve-GCSE-grades.html

Web Spotlight:

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Dr. Tatom’s Presentation:

My presentation is scheduled for Friday, 10/24/2014. It will be available at 8:00 AM, EDT.

Why I now Friend Student via Social Media

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/videos/now-friend-students-social-media/

8th-grader Writes Hilariously Epic Algebra Problem. JJ Abrams Would Be Proud…

A surprising new argument against using kids’ test scores to grade their teachers

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/10/13/a-new-argument-against-using-kids-test-scores-to-grade-their-teachers/

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