Change of plans...

Since I started this blog in January, I have had a hard time sticking to just one topic!  I have been doing some soul searching and have decided to end this blog and switch over to a new blog in which I can address any topic from my classroom. I decided to make it more open ended so that I can share infromation, tips, and anecdotes about my classroom in general.  I will still continue with my sciencegal blog OF COURSE...but am hoping to be able to share many more topics in this one place. 

This blog will shut down next weekend...so, please join me over at the new blog....

http://engaginglearnersinuppergrades.blogspot.com/

King's M and M's on Smart Board

Have you heard of the King's M and M's?  I would never try to claim it as my idea as it is one that has been published by other authors.  However, for those of you who don't know about it...I'll give you a quick synopsis. 

King's M and M's is a way to let the children in your class feel a little frustration with "taxation without representation."  I found the pdf online taken from the book "American History Simulations" from Teacher Created Materials.  wiki.coe.jmu.edu/msme/admin/download.html?attachid=4446696

 I put the "cards" on the smart board as a fun way to reveal their taxes...  You can get it for FREE (as usual) at  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kings-M-and-M-Tax-Cards

Enjoy!