Then Jericho...

Began a new era in teaching, this time at prestigious Jericho HS. Had to go into the first class cold without a class list. Made it out okay in double period by doing all intro work such as :
-handing out texts
-info cards (this year I asked for a personal slogan, as a joke)
- course overview with grading example (didn't get to the unit by unit analysis though)
-hw was to sign the 1200 minute lab requirement

Have to have a "hands on" lab or activity every other day for sure (perhaps every day).
Really have to start actively and learn names quickly.

Chem was 7 then 8 and 9
- did the same busywork as in Bio

have to get into Blackboard and all of its features...
for today,
got through course expectations in bio and just started to ask about "life" characteristics:
so far - "movement" and "breathing" were translated into locomotion and respiration (brought up that a robot locomotes....)
must finish that list quickly, do the sci. method (get a GOOD example!!!- see workbook?)
and then do the lab activity.

chem- got through course expectations in 7 and did some lab safety (must finish on Fri) and operation of Bunsen burner which they then did for about 3 minutes....
in 9th, got through course expectations...
Must start Matter tomorrow and do equipment lab...