Creating Scientists

When I first started teaching, I didn't think I would be able to effectively teach science. I knew that science education is important, especially to our future. But my focus was on history.

Then I got thrown into a math/science position. And I feel in love with elementary science. Now I have decided it is (one of) my missions in education to help create scientist.

My job is to just help spark interest in a few students to one of the many sciences we cover all year long: physical science, geology, zoology, environmental science, conservation, alternative resources, etc.

This doesn't mean I love history any less. But future jobs are in science. For the United States to be a global power, we need new technology and research.

Unfortunately, some classrooms do not create scientist. But hopefully out of my classes every year, there can be a few who leave wanting to be a scientist.

Want to make me upset?

Be an idiot and talk about of both sides of your mouth.

**I realize that The Daily Show is a spoof news show. But even if you ignore everything that John Stewart says and only listen to the clips he shows, you'll see that people are idiots. **

How true this is.

Leaving Children Behind

I really wish that the people in charge would understand what not funding education will do to the future of our country. Who do they think will be running the country 30 years from now?

I love this article about it.  Well, love/hate it. Because it tells the truth, but the truth ain't pretty.

There is a rally in Austin, Texas on March 12. There are ways that the government can spend more money on education, but they are not even considering those options. What is more important? Pleasing the few rich people who donate to your campaign, or the millions of Texas school children who aren't getting the education they will need to be competitive in the future? Unfortunately, they have the wrong answer to that question. And they may say one thing, but their actions tell the true story.

I didn't vote for Rick Perry.

Education in America

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If you have been living in a cave, or if you are just not surround by education all the time, you might not know that education in America is suffering. American children are behind the rest of the world in test scores. Have any of the politicians thought about the future of our country? Because it is in the hands of the  children that sit in our classroom right now.

There is a part in this video that really makes me mad. Can you guess what it is? I would like someone to follow me around for a day and tell me that my job is only part-time. That I am done by 2:30. I usually don't leave the school until around 5pm after getting there before 7:30.

I already know that if I have a job next year (because no one has been guaranteed one yet), there will be no raise based on experience or based on inflation.

Anyways, I'll post later on what you can do in Texas if you would like to help.