Week 3-Wednesday

This morning I left for the middle school around 9 am. After I arrived, I helped Ms. Greenly sort out some graded tests that were to be handed out. I spent the rest of our "morning meeting time" before class started organizing and making sure that everyone was all set for their project. After the students got there, they continued their research. There was not a whole lot for me to do (since they are the ones creating the presentation) other than answer the occasional question. However, the biggest challenge was when I was asked questions about the grading and requirements of the project, such as, "will these kinds of facts be good enough?" and "how would you like us to combine our individual topics within our groups?". Ms. Greenly left answering these questions completely up to me, and it was a bit difficult because I had not quite thought that far ahead. However, I was able to quickly think of what I would like to see and then let them know that. I'm glad they are putting in enough effort to be specific. That they actually care enough to want to do the project according to what I would like to see. It was great. I was also able to help some of them with their research (some of the topics are more difficult to find a lot of information about, such as the desserts), which was a nice way for me to individually connect with some of the students. I do not know all of their names by heart yet, but I'm working on it! I was actually surprised at how many I did know as I was handing back their tests today. I only have one day left with them on Friday, because tomorrow I will be back with Mikaela's classes for the day. I hope that they get their projects done, and I can't wait to see what they've come up with! Although I'll miss this project, it will be a relief when I am done because I have been so busy with the spring musical whenever I am not working with the students. This last week is the most rigorous, but also the most fun because I get to really challenge myself and see how much I can handle.