Students in 5th grade recently began their study of astronomy. This is a unit where many students are filled with questions and are eager to learn more. Students who find astronomy related topics in the news, in books at home, and other media sources are encouraged to bring them to class so that they may share this knowledge with their peers. Hopefully, students will begin to look towards the sky with a quizzical eye as they process, question, and comprehend the concepts explored throughout instruction.
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Students of all ages are starting to feel the effects of the sudden changes in temperature. Within the classroom, sneezing, coughing, and colds seem to be just as common as books, pencils, and papers. The video linked to this blog gives a humorous account of why proper sneezing techniques are so important. As great as the video is, it does not address the use of tissues. Students at Matsunaga are encouraged to sneeze into their elbows just like the video shows, but also to use tissues when necessary. Tissues should then be thrown out, not recycled, and students are to use hand sanitizer.
These proper hygiene techniques keep students healthy and in the classroom. And if they are in the classroom, they can learn! However, our classroom is critically low on tissues and hand sanitizer. If at all possible, our class would greatly appreciate any classroom tissue or hand sanitizer donations. With your help, we can transform the title of this blog to Tis’ the Season to be Learning….. not Sneezing. |
AuthorMy name is Mr. Bliven and I have been teaching at Matsunaga for 13 years. I love teaching and view education as a lifelong journey. Although I already hold several graduate degrees from McDaniel College and Johns Hopkins, I was thrilled to have recently completed my graduate certificate in technology integration from the University of Florida. I plan to continue my graduate studies and I am looking forward to using the strategies that I learn with my students. Archives
October 2014
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