Interdiscipinary learning – Page 4

January 12, 2015

Empathy and Kindness, Pet-Style

A few days ago, our family lost our beloved 17-year-old mini poodle, Muffy. Saddled with a girl’s name, Muffy lived a pretty healthy life. Though he endured infirmities as a senior, we accommodated him by finding snuggly blankets, adjusting his water bowl to a comfortable height, and carrying him in and out. In his younger days, I brought Muffy to Continue reading

Interdiscipinary learning, Social and emotional development, Storytelling, Teaching philosophy

January 5, 2015

Columbus’s Mermaids

January doesn’t usually remind us about Christopher Columbus, but on January 9, 1493, he described seeing mermaids swim near the Dominican Republic. (See the History Channel’s “On this Day in History.”) However, Columbus was mistaken. What he saw were not mermaids swimming, but manatees. These animals are exceptionally lovely. Large and slow-moving mammals, manatees eat Continue reading

Interdiscipinary learning, Reading, Science at Home, Science Every Day, Teaching Science

October 14, 2014

HONK! It to The World

What issues in our world fill you with passion? Perhaps you’re working to gain freedom for the children in Tibet. Maybe fracking issues make you crazy or you are a member of Veterans for Peace. Or your focus might be more local, like saving a silver maple forest in a cherished reservation. Do you care Continue reading

Celebrations, Family, Interdiscipinary learning, journal, Storytelling

September 16, 2012

Worms Conquer! Science Teaching For Us All

This year, Sam’s school hired a science specialist. Every Tuesday she rolls her supply-stocked cart from room to room and teaches the science content students must know by spring. Sam’s class’s 40-minute slot begins at 10:20. “I hate to admit it, but I’m relieved,” he said. “It’ll free me up to focus on my kids’ Continue reading

Interdiscipinary learning, Sam’s Story, Teaching Science

assessment, interdisciplinary learning, oligochaetology for kids, science at home, STEM in classroom, teaching science, The Conquering Worm, worm farm