What is a scientist?

Our class has spent the last couple of days pondering this question. My students looked completely shocked when I informed them they there were in fact scientist. They looked around and didn't seeing any dorky people in the class with lab coats on, or crazy hair (as pictured above). They assumed that their new fifth grade teacher must be lying to them. Slowly they are realizing that we are all in fact scientists, and you don't have to wait to be "grown up" to be one. They're currently researching some different careers in science and what it means to be a scientist.

So, what do you think a scientist is? Extra credit if you leave a comment!

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You gotta be famous for something!

Our first week of school is going fabulously. We are spending some time getting to know one another, and getting used to the swing of things in fifth grade. Today we took a pop quiz about me and about our classmates. One of the questions was..."True or false, someone in our class has never been to Chick Fil a. Two new little fifth graders reluctantly stood up, as the class gasped. Well, now they're famous. I did hear others say, "Well at least you won't die of a heart attack!" Another day in the life of a fifth grader!

Happy First Day!

Can't wait to start off another great school year. Sleep tight my new fifth graders, and I will see you in the morning!

I heart school supplies!

Here is our school supply list for the year! Happy shopping!

i inch binder with pockets inside
package of tab dividers
notebook paper
composition notebook
pencil box or bag
3 duo-tang (paper) folders
markers
highlighter
antibacterial wipes
pencils
plastic homework folder (accordion style)
glue
personal pencil sharpener
colored pencils
scissors

Welcome to a new year!

I am looking forward to meeting 22 new students and their families this afternoon. We have a very fun year ahead of us!!