Science Community

When in undergraduate school, no one ever mentioned that being a teacher meant that you were going to be involved in so many communities. As a teacher you are a member of the community in your classroom, school, corporation, and community.

I must be forth coming and admit that I am not as large as a leader in any of these communities as I probably should be. I am a very busy with the tasks of being a mother of two young girls, a farmers wife, as well as completing the task of finishing a master's program. I understand that this are not good excuses.

The only way that I assist or lead my school or community is better understanding science is being my grade levels science chairmen. Holding this position requires me to attend text book adoption and PLC meetings. In these PLC meetings, we try to find ways to incorporate science into each grade levels curriculum. We also insure that each teacher has the science materials they need to successful teach their students the science curriculum.  

What’s Our Sputnik?

 

 

This article published by the New York Time in 2010 was very eye opening. I understand that the United States is needed around the world. However, I struggle to accept the thought of sending millions of dollars to foreign countries when there are children in our own country that are starving and being abused. Again, I understand that we can not ignore the September 11^th bombings or threats on our freedom, but why are we sending all of these countries millions of dollars when our economic outlook is so uncertain? As a country we should be focusing on building our country’s economic statue and keeping peace within our borders. I simply feel that we have enough issues on our home soil that we shouldn’t be helping others as much as we are. Our state and national government officials need to drive through some of our towns and visit the homes of those who really make America great. These individuals also need to realize that our students are this countries future. We must give them the tools to be competitive on a global level. Educating students in science and mathematics is an absolute must! Our students are our best potential investments.