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Guilty of not updating.

But I have finished my term long project.

In total, I have taught 2 senior lessons, 1 freshman lesson and 3 third-grade lessons.
It was a lot of fun and the experience has taught me a lot. I've learned to have a bit more patience, especially with the younger children.

I put up the bulletin board in one of the corners of the school and it looks a lot better than how it was before. I hope it catches some more attention.

Lastly, I put together a short video/dvd on my overall project. I also did not realize how difficult it is to put together a video. I learned that the video, audio, and text run on different tracks. Therefore, if i insert another video, my audio and text fall behind in the film. It was pretty frustrating but I am satisfied with my end product.


This experience truly taught me a lot. If i had to redo this project, I'm sure i would have- I probably would want to do more.

As a future career, I dont believe i wish to be a teacher or environmentalist. Although I do believe I am capable of speaking infront of a large group of people, I dont think i would be able to handle teaching- AT ALL. I've gained a greater respect for teachers because it is truly difficult for one to stand up infront of 30 students who are loud and obnoxious.

May 4, 2008

Okay. So it really has been a long time since I last updated but I promise, much has happened.

I've been very busy with AP studying and other such and such. Playoffs are coming up real soon.
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Over Spring break, I taught third graders at NYCAC [New york christian alliance church] in chinatown, ny. It was a really fun experience. This is not my church, so I do not know the children I taught. They all responded actively and seemed very interested in what I had to say. it was a group of 15 third graders. I taught 3 times. The last lesson was an interactive lesson where I brought items and three trash bins. They had to sort out their own garbage.

The teaching part of project is finished.
At the end,
-2 Senior lessons
-1 Freshmen lesson
-3 Third Grade lessons


Now I am waiting until my AP is over [tuesday] and then I'll go to work on the bulletin board on the 4th floor.

I also want to write an analysis paper and create a PSA or commercial of some sort about recycling or the environment. I HAVE 23 DAYS !