Three Great Teacher Blogs

I want to teach middle school Science and Social Studies, so I have gone on a hunt for three great teacher blogs. Here is a list of three great teacher blogs that I believe are great resources:

1. http://teachingjunkie.blogspot.com/

This is a great blog for any future middle school teacher who wants to teach science. Her pictures of her classroom layout are welcoming and idealistic for the "older" middle school student. She is an 8th grade science teacher who provides a lot of science resources that are very helpful for the classroom. She also has some great ideas for student involvement!


2. http://worldhistoryeducatorsblog.blogspot.com/

This is a great blog! There are so many different videos and even some experiments that incorporate technology and social studies in the classroom. There are also some videos that incorporate technology for the use in any middle school classroom, that any middle school teacher would find helpful. There is a lot of useful information on this page!


3. http://waterforsixthgrade.blogspot.com/

This is a blog that I found from a 6th grade social studies teacher. He incorporates his students into his blog and has them interact on his website. I think this is an awesome idea that I would love to do as a teacher. I can't wait to see his posts this school year and will be checking in frequently for updates!

Welcome to my Blog

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Jennifer Jenkins and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I love Buckeye football, coffee, music, and spending time with my family. I help raise my nephews and my niece - they are my pride and joy! :) My favorite season is Fall! In my spare time I try to spend as much time with my family as possible, but I do also enjoy reading a good book when I have the time! Coffee is something I must have every day - honestly, I live on coffee! :)

My main goal that I hope to accomplish as an educator is to have an impact on the future of our society. I am studying to be a middle school teacher, and I want to do more than teach, I want to make a difference. I do not simply want to be an educator but also a positive influence. I want to teach students and also develop a relationship as a mentor for them throughout their education. I believe that education is a lifelong journey that never ends. So while I am teaching my students, I also want to learn from them. We're never too old to learn! :) I'm hoping to also be able to help my students appreciate the subjects they are learning and to get interested in them. I want to teach science and social studies. Science is always changing, and history is always being made. As a child, these were my two least favorite subjects. As an adult, I appreciate them more and understand how much more of an importance they hold on my life and my surroundings. I'm hoping that as an educator I can help students to not only learn the subjects but to help them understand how they impact their personal lives. Most importantly, I want my students to HAVE FUN while learning!