Ruby Whisman

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A6: I find that teachers in my building are my best resource, they teach the same/similar students and sometimes they try things I've never thought of! #engageMID

A5: I try to break the content down into small, manageable chunks and use positive reinforcement when they tackle a tough concept. I also encourage students to talk it out with me. Sometimes hearing yourself out loud helps. #engageMID

A4: My kids still love competition, so starting class with a drill where I give them a topic and each group writes as many things as they remember or know about that topic and the group with the most and best responses win candy. #engageMID

A3: Towards the ends of the day my students are SUPER squirrely and ready to be done BUT they love talking and asking questions (even if they are very off-topic) so I try to do more story-telling and discussion type activities. #engageMID

A3: After lunch both me and my students start dragging. This is when I start out class with a discussion, how was everyone's day. Ease them back into learning and get them back in order after lunch. #engageMID

A2: Using Hamilton next week to teach students about the disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton and the issue of the national bank. #engageMID

A2: I love incorporating things like songs (Hamilton is amazing!), tiktok, videos, webquests and competitions. Anything that goes against the traditional reading and questions. #engageMID

A1: I have recently starting having students lead the drill or lead the class in reading/annotating text and it really seems to get students involved in the lesson. They feel in control of the classroom. #engageMID

I'm Ruby Whisman, I teach 8th grade US History in Baltimore County and if I in middle school I wish my teachers would make school interesting and relevant. #engageMID

Looking forward to hearing from everyone! #engageMID

belouga.org/our-story Found this website to connect students around the globe! Can't wait to try! Already thinking of projects which they create representations of their community to share! #ET630t4

pin.it/uzkzxrhti2b6mr via @pinterest I love teaching the government unit, I can imagine connecting my classroom to one in Canada or the UK to compare our governing documents and government structure. #ET630t4

Splat... Pow... Wow... creativeeducator.tech4learni… Really like the idea of creating a comic book, it allows for more student creativity and engagement. There is also the opportunity to incorporate different apps and skills. #ET630t4

pin.it/fiudo5av34bc3n via @pinterest With #BlackHistoryMonth starting, I would live to do something like this with my students but modify it to make it like a 'Guess Who' game. #ET630t4

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pin.it/4hhroinvwspzor via @pinterest Love the brochure idea for the 13 colonies and creating a Jamestown replica. We have a great maker space that would be perfect for kids to create. #GRMS #ET630t4