The semester is almost over!

Well, we are heading into week 8 and I couldn't be happier about it.  Hopefully everyone else is getting their information together and excited for the final stages. 

Week 4 Reflection

For week 4, my reflection over lessons learned through applications and websites has been one of great importance.  I have learned that using google docs is a great tool and resource available for my lessons and forms.  The ability to build templates and apply application testing within a classroom has made my teaching approach more dynamic and calibrated.  Preparation time is less and overall work loads are decreased.  The results allow for more detailed and refined objectives that target individual learning styles and accomodations.  Google has once again provided a great device. 

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The Seven Phases Of The Cold War

The Seven Phases Of The Cold War

I have linked the following video because of my interest with the Cold War and relationship I share regarding my job. I have visited Allied Checkpoint Charlie where Berlin was separated. I have also visited the Ronald Reagan Library and toured the Berlin Wall segments where Reagan and Khrushchev signed the disarmament treaty. Finally, I recently returned from Korea where I toured the DMZ and got to stand in North Korean territory temporarily where the United Nations Six Party talks on disarmament are held. The unique history of the Cold War and the escalation between the United States and Soviet Union are not fully understood and arguably still taking place today. This video is a good representation of the events leading to modern western culture in the Eastern Bloc.

Week Three 2 Minute Video -Atmospheric Science: Storm Chasing

Atmospheric Science: Storm Chasing

The following video is a rough draft with a 2 minute limit meant to spark interest in atmospheric science in a World Geography class.  Within the video, students will see examples of wall clouds, downdrafts, and bull ring formations most commonly seen with rotating storms moving northeasterly or southeasterly.