This semester the junior Biology students are being taught by myself as well as Ms. Woodyard. I am so excited to bring the students to a class where they can learn about Biology, meet new people, and challenge themselves to work in a biology class setting.
This semester I am focusing on goal setting with my students. We are working on S.M.A.R.T goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound). I shared some of my personal goals with the students the other day.
I will read 50 chapter books of my choice by the end of 2014.
I will run 500 miles by completing 1 half marathon a month by the end of 2014.
The students are also keeping a reading log where they are tracking what they are reading in their free time. They are setting weekly reading goals for them to accomplish. Please check with your student to see what their goals are for the week.
I am also using a new book "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey. His book is very interesting and lists ways to make good decisions, identify your principles and to live a balanced life. The students so far have idenitfied their values which is important in picking a career that is best for them. The 7 Habits are featured in the picture above.
Please let me know if you need anything and hope to see everyone at some point this semester!
