We met with the even-numbered classes in our A/B block schedules yesterday. For me, that was two Selected Topics in Science classes (all juniors) and an introduction to computer programming class to end the day. All the science teachers eat together on Wednesdays and Fridays so it was good to hear everyone's take on the new A/B schedule. Generally all positive so far.
In Selected Topics after some introductions and discussions about classroom procedure, we had a few classroom discussion questions ... best teacher you have every had in class and why (heavily represented with elementary teachers), something you did last summer, plans after school and a few science questions thrown in between. It was a good time to get to know each other. We started a regeneration lab in this class also with an ecological emphasis instead of a molecular focus (AP Biology). This lab will continue for about 10 days. Next week, we will start our first biology unit with biochemistry and molecules of importance to everyday life.
In computer programming I did some demonstrations on how to use the KAREL programming interface. Students began with the first three Karel problems ...
Around the Block
Pick up the Package
Take Out the Trash
All are simple to program and helps students get off to a good start with the programming interface and saving files procedures.
They should wrap these up by Wednesday and we will build on what we know with a problem called "Pick the Corn" which uses the iterate command.
Lots to do this weekend as we prepare for the first full week of school 2013-2014.
Raining again this AM ... a wet summer ... no complaints after the drought last year but my honeybees are spending to much time in the hive!
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