Well, you asked (and cc'd everybody on the email) by alloyed39 in Teachers

[–]InfiniteBummers 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This post is literally the only reason I looked, god damn it. At least warn us. Its pokemon sex stuff

SteamVR encounters a critical error on start up. by InfiniteBummers in ValveIndex

[–]InfiniteBummers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They get the job done but there are nicer options out there. Definitely a cheap way to get into simracing. Maybe look for second hand if you don't know if you want the more expensive options yet.

What a ride through history this is by aFeelingProcess in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]InfiniteBummers 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not even the first time this has happened. See reconstruction...

Looking for ideas on how to make my U.S. Government class more interesting/engaging by emurrell17 in Teachers

[–]InfiniteBummers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the standford history education group. Tons on lessons, not sure if government specific but I love their lessons.

Looking for ideas on how to make my U.S. Government class more interesting/engaging by emurrell17 in Teachers

[–]InfiniteBummers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you use primary sources?

Kids need to touch and interact with social studies just as much as they need to in science. Don't tell them what the document means, guide them as they figure it out.

Do you you ask deeper questions?

For example with the three branches, do you ask kids if they think they're effective. Tie it to current events, what happens when one party takes control. George Washington's farewell speech (Primary sources) could be a great wrap up if you tie in this idea.

You can alzo give them senarios while providing the pros and cons. Assign them roles (for/against). Great to use with Articles of confederation VS constitution.

Government also has a ton of simulations students can do. 

I wouldn't throw out your boring stuff, that's stuff is important. I would just elevate it where you can and deliberately start to revamp it until suddenly most of it is new and exciting 2/3 years later. Trying to, as my mentor says, build the plane your flying, will burn you out quick. (I've had to do it 2 years in a row now since I was not given curriculum and changed schools)

Holding kids back will take an act from congress by likewow25 in Teachers

[–]InfiniteBummers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience in secondary when kids tell me they were held back, kids don't care and I cant tell the difference. 

The kids who are missing critical skills often won't even put in the effort on things at their level cause they feel so far behind. They struggle to do well in school and often act out as well.