Welcome to Mr. Aronson's Virtual Classroom! We have used this blog
throughout the course of the year to allow students access to some
great resources while posing questions and educational findings. It
truly has been a great success, and I would love to have parents and
students try it out together!
We all learn so much from our parents, or other loved ones who care for
us. Students, I want you to take a moment and talk with the loved one
who came to this Learning Expo with you. Your task is to collectively
decide what the most important thing is that you have learned from this
loved one. It could be a life lesson, academic lesson, or something
completely different. If you are having trouble picking just one, then
choose one of your top choices. I am anxious to hear what you have to
say. I will get us started by sharing mine below. Thanks for posting!
I hit a little bit of a dead end four years ago. Due to budget
cuts, my contract at the television station in Minneapolis was not
extended to me for the following year. I was standing idle at a
crossroad because I had always had a passion for working with children,
but I did not want to turn my back on journalism and appear as though I
was some sort of failure. My father gave me some simple, yet amazing
advice. He told me that, as long as I was answering the calling within
myself, I would never be a failure. It was that little bit of fatherly
wisdom that sent me 450 miles south to Kansas City, MO to begin my
teaching career. Thanks Dad!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Scientific Method...Always Includes the Controlled Variable of Awesomeness!
We have been conducting experiments throughout the course of the year using the scientific method. However, I feel as though many people are still struggling with some of the concepts. This posting includes links that should help you master the steps in the scientific method, independent/dependent/control variables, and anything else you may need. Happy experimenting!
http://science.pppst.com/scientificmethod.html
(Includes Powerpoints with awesome info. and some games to boot!)
http://www.quia.com/jg/65726.html
(Flashcards, Matching, and Concentration games)
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1403
(Information from the University of Missouri)
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kroc/scimethod/t-index.htm
(You are a detective on the case, but the only way to solve the crime is by using the scientific method!)
*More sites to come soon!
http://science.pppst.com/scientificmethod.html
(Includes Powerpoints with awesome info. and some games to boot!)
http://www.quia.com/jg/65726.html
(Flashcards, Matching, and Concentration games)
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1403
(Information from the University of Missouri)
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kroc/scimethod/t-index.htm
(You are a detective on the case, but the only way to solve the crime is by using the scientific method!)
*More sites to come soon!
Monday, April 23, 2012
SAGE Learning Expo
Welcome to Mr. Aronson's Virtual Classroom! We have used this blog throughout the course of the year to allow students access to some great resources while posing questions and educational findings. It truly has been a great success, and I would love to have parents and students try it out together!
We all learn so much from our parents, or other loved ones who care for us. Students, I want you to take a moment and talk with the loved one who came to this Learning Expo with you. Your task is to collectively decide what the most important thing is that you have learned from this loved one. It could be a life lesson, academic lesson, or something completely different. If you are having trouble picking just one, then choose one of your top choices. I am anxious to hear what you have to say. I will get us started by sharing mine below. Thanks for posting!
I hit a little bit of a dead end four years ago. Due to budget cuts, my contract at the television station in Minneapolis was not extended to me for the following year. I was standing idle at a crossroad because I had always had a passion for working with children, but I did not want to turn my back on journalism and appear as though I was some sort of failure. My father gave me some simple, yet amazing advice. He told me that, as long as I was answering the calling within myself, I would never be a failure. It was that little bit of fatherly wisdom that sent me 450 miles south to Kansas City, MO to begin my teaching career. Thanks Dad!
We all learn so much from our parents, or other loved ones who care for us. Students, I want you to take a moment and talk with the loved one who came to this Learning Expo with you. Your task is to collectively decide what the most important thing is that you have learned from this loved one. It could be a life lesson, academic lesson, or something completely different. If you are having trouble picking just one, then choose one of your top choices. I am anxious to hear what you have to say. I will get us started by sharing mine below. Thanks for posting!
I hit a little bit of a dead end four years ago. Due to budget cuts, my contract at the television station in Minneapolis was not extended to me for the following year. I was standing idle at a crossroad because I had always had a passion for working with children, but I did not want to turn my back on journalism and appear as though I was some sort of failure. My father gave me some simple, yet amazing advice. He told me that, as long as I was answering the calling within myself, I would never be a failure. It was that little bit of fatherly wisdom that sent me 450 miles south to Kansas City, MO to begin my teaching career. Thanks Dad!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Move West Young Students!
The links below will help you in your journey to discover more about what westward expansion was all about in the United States. Use the activities and information to help you gather information for your pioneer journals. Safe travels!
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210182/index.shtml
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/american/oregontrail.html
(Some of these links do not always work. DO NOT try and play the game "The Settler's Trail at the top. It is not helpful and requires downloads for the computer.)
http://americanhistory.pppst.com/westernexpansion.html
(Check out the PowerPoints on this site. They are helpful!)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_sites/sites019.shtml
(Each of these links provide awesome information. The first one, All About the Oregon Trail, has some pretty strange facts about the era.)
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
(More information than you'll know what to do with!)
http://www.globalgamenetwork.com/westward_trail.html
(This is a very watered down version of the game "Oregon Trail." It can help you see what some of the travelers experienced, but don't waste your time on here for too long. You have an assignment to finish!)
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210182/index.shtml
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/american/oregontrail.html
(Some of these links do not always work. DO NOT try and play the game "The Settler's Trail at the top. It is not helpful and requires downloads for the computer.)
http://americanhistory.pppst.com/westernexpansion.html
(Check out the PowerPoints on this site. They are helpful!)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_sites/sites019.shtml
(Each of these links provide awesome information. The first one, All About the Oregon Trail, has some pretty strange facts about the era.)
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
(More information than you'll know what to do with!)
http://www.globalgamenetwork.com/westward_trail.html
(This is a very watered down version of the game "Oregon Trail." It can help you see what some of the travelers experienced, but don't waste your time on here for too long. You have an assignment to finish!)
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