>Science: Why didn’t we just teach it right in the first place?
A kit based curriculum that spirals topics. It sounds like Regina has already decided on a program. Let me guess, Greg. This five year review/research will lead us to the FOSS program used in Madison. Am I right?
“Science should be put into the hands of the students.” Yup, inquiry based. Let the students construct their own knowledge of scientific principles. This way, if they fail it’s their own damn fault. Never mind they could learn by reading about Einstein, Newton, Bohr, etc.
You recommend we FIRST choose a science kit, and THEN write the curriculum. Hmmm, this is a charade, for sure.
Now we have to institute remediation in biology because the state decided to give a biology competency test. Why didn’t we just teach it right in the first place?
You recommend that the bio prep class meet during chemistry lab period. What if the state decides to give a chemistry competency test too?
Greg, regarding your presentation, it is unprofessional to use 11 different slide styles for a 26 page report. Or is this a lesson in chaos?
It is comforting to know that your committee received such support and help from Regina. We know, you couldn’t do it without her.
–Copernicus
