I can't believe summer is almost over! My school starts year-round this academic year so our students come back to school on August 4th. Prior to school beginning, I have 5 days of professional development and a meet and greet with parents on the 21st of July. It will be nice to be back in the classroom, but I have to be honest, it was REALLY nice being home. I have been cooking a ton of soups and freezing them in individual containers. After the cream of tomato garden that is just finishing on the stove, I will have enough soup for lunch, with 5 different types, for the first 2 months of school. I have really been trying to eat helthier and make tons of fresh vegetables.
I am so excited about teaching the Civil War this year. After I get through with the Illinois Constitution Exams, I will begin the Civil War. So much of Chicago History can be incorporated into lessons it will be great. I tought a Chicago History class when I was teaching high school. I developed the whole thing and had such a good time teaching it.
I have been spending a lot of time at Powells Bookstore. One of the best academic used stores. Their Chicago section is amazing. I have been doing a lot of trading with Powell's. What's great about them, either they will give cash or give a bigger dollar amount if you purchase. My husband and I have been like kids in a candy store.
One of the great things about summer in the city, the Museums! Here's Ethan when we went to the Field Museum.
Bye-bye summer.
2 comments:
Did you get the Civil War miniseries that Ken Burns did? I know, stupid question! I start orientation at the Andre Agassi Academy on August 11th so I'm right there with you. But I am so excited to be at one school for a whole year. While I enjoyed the exposure of all those different classrooms while subbing, I was happiest when I had stability. Now I get that as well. Yipee!
That is wonderful! What grade will you be teaching? Sounds like 8th grade as well.
About the Civil War miniseries, sure did.
Another tool I like to use in the classroom is, during the settling of the colonies, Colonial House, and foe mid to late 1800's, Pioneer House. Both from PBS. If you get a change to use them, do. They are a bit pricey, but so worth it.
Congrats again on the position!
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