Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Great Fossil Hunt

Posted on 31 August 2009 by Mr. G

The scientific method in practice! I hope you enjoyed becoming paleontologists and trying to make heads and/or tails out of the bones you found. While I hope you had fun it only becomes learning when you reflect upon the activity. … Continue reading →

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WOW!!!

Posted on 24 August 2009 by Mr. G

Was he amazing or what? Are you ready to wow me? Do you believe? I do!

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What will you be doing at 1:36 am Tuesday?

Posted on 24 August 2009 by Mr. G

Yah, I know I need my sleep, and I need to be ready for school in the morning but everyone I know will be up at 1:36 am EDT Tuesday (tomorrow).  How about you? I’ve been sitting at my computer … Continue reading →

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Waves From Bill

Posted on 23 August 2009 by Mr. G

I was sitting at the table Saturday morning having breakfast with my wife, in the background  the weather channel was talking about the waves that we could expect from hurricane Bill, then close to 1,000 miles away off the coast … Continue reading →

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Meet Your Teacher

Posted on 23 August 2009 by Mr. G

It was great to see so many students and parents at meet your teacher today. I look forward to starting the new year this Monday. Even though I am “new” to Windy Ridge, it was awesome to see familiar faces … Continue reading →

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