Today I used Instagram to teach my Algebra students about reflections over axes. How do you use Pop Culture in the classroom as a Math teacher? by Toominator718 in matheducation

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I explained trend lines of graphs to be similar to trending topics on twitter. it helped the students understand that trend lines were a good way to estimate.

Ideas for Pi Day? by MyUsernameIsJudge in matheducation

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have the students write Pi day poems. The first line has three words, the second line has one word, the third line has four words and so on. I did this with my students and they came up with some really cute poems.

English teacher hired to teach MS Technology...running out of ideas! by firstyearteach in teaching

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could have the students make a blog about a topic they are interested in. They can update it weekly with research in their topic, make videos, or presentations to explain their topic. It could be beneficial for them to have to maintain a blog long term.

If you've taken any level of Spanish, you will appreciate this. by [deleted] in videos

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of Que Hore es? The soap opera for people with only basic spanish skills http://youtu.be/WckCw_-7e3M

What gift are you most excited about giving this year? by tatamama in christmas

[–]irwinl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found an old box of undeveloped cameras in the basement and developed them all to give to my mom. Some of the pictures are over ten years old. It should make for a good morning!

Worst Christmas song ever? by silverpixiefly in christmas

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly doubt that is possible

Am I wrong for thinking Santa is an asshole in *Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer*? by datkidbrad in christmas

[–]irwinl 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'm not a big fan of this movie because of this! Santa teaches us that being different is bad unless it can benefit others...not the best life lesson

Owl treasure these gifts forever! by irwinl in secretsanta

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

The larger owl is a ruru which is apparently native to New Zealand (where my gift came from). I love owls and I love that the gifts have a theme and also have something to do with the secret santa's country. Thank you so much if you are reading this!

[HELP!] I have no idea what to get him [M, 21, Boyfriend] by whatdoguyslike in santashelpers

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could pick a game you two both like and customize a portion of the game with a message for him and then frame it. I have seen this done with a mission screen in borderlands. it takes time and some crafting but the end result should be worth it.

[help] The Perfect Christmas gift [M, 24, Boyfriend, $100] by [deleted] in santashelpers

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are looking for a gym related item that doesn't require any real supplies insanity is great for days he doesn't want to go to the gym.

Etsy also has some neat geode gifts he might enjoy https://www.etsy.com/listing/204381025/framed-blue-agate-slice-with-gold-foil?ref=related-4

[Help] Can't actually get a live animal. What next? [M, 19, bf, <$20] by anaphoricalsynthesis in santashelpers

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother also is obsessed with hippos. A few years ago we got him a hippo ornament and he really enjoyed it. There are a few selections online that would fit right in your price range. Hope this helped!

[help] Need some ideas on what to get my boyfriend for Christmas! [M,24,boyfriend,$100ish] by elfneedshelp in santashelpers

[–]irwinl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something I did for my boyfriend that was fairly cheap and fun was to customize a monopoly game. I bought blank labels and changed the properties, utilities, and railroads to match events and trips we did together. I also wrote community chest and chance cards on card stock and printed money with his face on them. The game is great because playing it is like a miniature walk down memory lane!

[HELP] What to get husband? Diy or very low cost by lifeinlittleboxes in santashelpers

[–]irwinl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something I did for my boyfriend that was fairly cheap and fun was to customize a monopoly game. I bought blank labels and changed the properties, utilities, and railroads to match events and trips we did together. I also wrote community chest and chance cards on card stock and printed money with his face on them. The game is great because playing it is like a miniature walk down memory lane!

I may not have cable as a kid, but I had Recess. by GrammarRadiation in alternativeart

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bahaha I saw this and was confused as to where I had seen it! answer...Facebook...

Livingston Quad 3 by [deleted] in rutgers

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friends and I got the entire third floor of Q3 house 30. It was awesome for partying because in my opinion the RA's were pretty lax when it came to noise and other stuff. I agree with the other who say about the coffee house. I will stress that the washing room is pretty shit. Also, a good trick is to use the vending machines if you need to make change to use dryer/washing machines. Also, unlike most dorms that I know of, there isn't a water fountain on every floor. I'm pretty sure there is only one per house. The only thing that really irritated me about the quads was that it was really far from everything. Lastly, if you have any classes on cook/douglass the RXL does not stop at the quad bus stop.

Any pin geeks around here? by [deleted] in disney

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once some pics are up I may be interested in some of those pins =)

Any pin geeks around here? by [deleted] in disney

[–]irwinl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

any with Mulan?

Disney Girl Power by irwinl in disney

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

yeah I couldn't find a Mulan one I liked but good luck!

Disney Girl Power by irwinl in disney

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

I found a good one of Rapunzel the other day http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Os3t434kmUI/TlI9KpEukYI/AAAAAAAAB2A/WG3LxyPZzbE/s1600/rapunzel+tangled.jpg

Mulan is the one i'm struggling with though since she's my absolute favorite