I finished my work with the 4th class on Friday and then headed off to Northern Ireland for the weekend. It was a very educational trip. We stayed in Belfast for only one day and then visited the Giant's Causeway on the second day. I learned about an Irish Giant by the name of Finn Maccoul. Apparently he's responsible for the basalt formations, not volcanic activity, at the causeway. I'll be sure to tell that story to my science students back home!
I also learned about the Troubles. I will admit that you can read a hundred books about this, but there's nothing quite like being there to see things for yourself. I had heard and read about the Troubles, but when I was actually in Belfast and Derry, I really got a feel for what actually happend there, and to a much lesser extent, still appears to happen today.
I am now working in 5th class and have much to prepare for the rest of the week. Things at the school are fabulous. I love it here. I will be reading another novel to use in the 5th class called "Duck and Swan", and I'll be doing a few demonstrations regarding heat and friction for the science class.
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Hey! Those rocks were in my rocks in minerals unit! How cool is that?!
Posted by Megan | April 20, 2008 5:00 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 17:00