Day 4- Science Mini-Research Project

Today I had to sub 7th and 8th grade science classes. The teacher had been out for a few days and the kids were tired of doing book work. Knowing that kids can get disruptive if they find classwork either too boring or too difficult, I decided to change up the lesson a bit. Instead of doing another worksheet or watching an outdated science video, I had students do a mini-research project. Middle schoolers definitely require lots of patience. They don't know if they should run around like 5-year-olds or drop the "F" bomb like truck drivers. Because I have taught myself to stay calm and in control, I just laughed at their squirrely behavior. Like Doug from the movie Up, they couldn't seem to settle down; however, I maintained calm and direct. I did not acknowledge silly questions or let them change the topic of our conversations. Once they saw that there was an exit ticket to leave the classroom, they settled down to work. Being prepared, calm, and confident in your lesson plans can go a long way. 

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