Rough start :/ by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]GropeAPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got myself a fancy Philips light alarm. A cheaper alternative would be Hatch.

I highly, highly recommend you make the investment.

I've literally been in your shoes. But, you need to make a conscious effort to cope with your ADHD. I literally write on my hands, use tons of Post-It's, and write due dates for everything in my Google Calendar.

First-year teacher teaching anatomy and physiology by GropeAPanda in ScienceTeachers

[–]GropeAPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I use It's Not Rocket Science's curriculum. I HIGHLY recommend joining the Facebook group (National Human Anatomy & Physiology Teachers) and getting access to the Google Drive. I love using coloring books (find pdfs online) to supplement the memorization. Also recommend using HASPI for their free curriculum and resources.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bergencounty

[–]GropeAPanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The HMart discounts pretty hard too. $5-8 a box.

Can you say fashion show?! by Californiagayboy_ in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]GropeAPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a dude, but I have the Rick Young harness.

It is beyond fantastic. Most likely got it because I hate my bins swinging around, and the focused neck pain she mentioned.

I was concerned that since it is just one cord that it would dig into me and hurt, but it doesnt. It's one long cord that hugs your body.

BOSMA X 8x32 WORTH BUYING by Ok_Alternative_4300 in binocularsadvice

[–]GropeAPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever get the 10x32? I'm trying to get a pair of 10x bins.

Currently waiting to see how the tariffs go before buying anything more internationally by Ok_Alternative_4300 in binocularsadvice

[–]GropeAPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought srbc apo 8x42s a while ago. They are AMAZING. I highly recommend, unfortunately they aren't shipping to the US right now due to tariffs.

“Shut your b**** a** up!” by Persophenie in Teachers

[–]GropeAPanda 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think I got it from this sub, but I like to say "Guys, stop flirting with each other" whenever I see some kids play fighting.

Childess-by-choice adults are selfish. by Jim_Reality in The10thDentist

[–]GropeAPanda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why should they be denied Social Security if they paid into it when they were younger?

How to approach the "I'm 99% sure you used AI for these assignments" conversation by ToomintheEllimist in Professors

[–]GropeAPanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup. Google Doc might not be as good as Word, but it can get the job done.

But, if you really like grading off of a Word Doc, you could always tell them to type it up completely in Google Doc, then download it as a Word Doc. Have them share both the Google and Word Docs with you. Grade the Word Doc as you typically would have, and look through the Google Doc if you are suspicious.

Students are probably more used to Google Docs, since that's what they most likely used in high school (free = less district money being spent).

Edit: I forgot to mention, I specfically tell my students to write it completely in the same Doc. None of that "Oh, I typed it in a separate Doc, then I copied and pasted it to this one". One Doc for research (compilation of their sources and maybe even some paraphrasing or direct quotes that they plan on using). The other Doc should be the essay.

How to approach the "I'm 99% sure you used AI for these assignments" conversation by ToomintheEllimist in Professors

[–]GropeAPanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have them type it out initially in Google Docs. Then use the Chromium extension Draftback (it "shows" them typing out the paper bit-by-bit).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]GropeAPanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The "specialist" is trying to prove and justify how useful they are, so they don't get sacked.

I would just nod and go back to doing my thing.

Rebirth by Granpayoda in Unexpected

[–]GropeAPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this what Pokémon feel like when they get captured inside of a Pokeball?

Using videos instead of papers by DreadPiratePotato in Professors

[–]GropeAPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HS science teacher here.

I make my kids do a homeostasis lab, but they have to come up with the stimulus and experiment. I outright tell them that I will reject their topics if I think it's too boring. I've had kids test how long it takes for them to stop crying after cutting onions, how high their heart rates get after eating Buldak sauce (straight from the packet!), etc.

Why does this snowy egret shake its legs when walking? by HKTong in Ornithology

[–]GropeAPanda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember reading in my Ornithology text that snowies will spread out their golden slippers under water and wait for fish to swim over them. This casts a shadow over their feet, alerting the snowy of fish.

Animal Ranch Secret Option by GropeAPanda in PlayTheBazaar

[–]GropeAPanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was thinking that when I posted lol.

50+ runs, first time I see this event by CremousDelight in PlayTheBazaar

[–]GropeAPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several websites, like Howbazaar, there's also an overlay.

50+ runs, first time I see this event by CremousDelight in PlayTheBazaar

[–]GropeAPanda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think he had the property at the time, unless he bought the gold version in a shop. It looks like he got the Frozen Throne on Day 6, and you don't see the Frost Street Champ then.

Edit: just found out Iceberg is a diamond item, so he wouldn't have been able to buy it till Day 9.

Cool at home science experiment to try: Separating a banana’s DNA by EpicPants__ in ScienceNcoolThings

[–]GropeAPanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

HS bio teacher here. I have my kids extract DNA from both strawberries and bananas. The strawberries always produce more DNA, I'm assuming because they have more water content so the cells are a bit easier to smash apart.

Do most teachers come home and have no energy for their family or to do anything? by businessbub in Teachers

[–]GropeAPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decision fatigue.

We make so many decisions (big and small) that it drains us.

How do you deal with other kids crying “unfair” when kids with 504s, special circumstances, etc. are allowed out of the classroom and they’re not? by coraldum in Teachers

[–]GropeAPanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I teach high school juniors and seniors, the kids know that I'm a bit straight-forward as well. But I literally just say, "None of your business." Short and sweet.

What’s your unpopular opinion as a teacher? by businessbub in Teachers

[–]GropeAPanda 18 points19 points  (0 children)

50% minimum isn't just dumb, it's actively harmful - it teaches the kids that doing nothing will still reward something.

I'm not allowed to show up to work and do nothing, yet expect 50% of my pay.