LP: August 20th – 22nd

Orientation week! We all know that each teacher has their quirks, habits, and ways about them. For this 3 day week, I want you to get familiar with who I am (and, likewise, I am looking forward to learning about you), how my class works, and what you will be facing in April (no worries – you all are going to ROCK the OAT).

Obligatory Standard Gibberish: 8.SS. Geo. 1

In KFL (Kid Friendly Lingo): You’re learning about American Geography

August 20th

  1. Warm Up: Scenario and Response – written
  2. Why are you here? A Mr V Presentation and Puzzle.
  3. Practice Question

August 21st

  1. Warm Up: Why Use Technology in Education?
  2. Explanation of Moodle
  3. Explanation of Quizlet
  4. Geography Presentation

August 22nd

  • Moodle: Topic 1 (Focus on Geography Skills)

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Perspective

June 5, 2025

I didn’t really know Sarah until January. We both had vague memories of our time in Brazil 30 years ago (“You always had a backpack” she would remember, which sounds about right. “You were tall and loved to dance” I would remember. Which also right.) No matter. She was part of the most amazing (and exceptionally eclectic) crew of former Rotary Exchange Students participating in our reunion this year. And everyone loved her. She also was dying.

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Checkin. During a break.

January 9, 2025

Whatever happens, there will always be people who say: It’s all completely awful, and others who say: It’s all a complete joke. Koos Van Zomeren.

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