ryan in salem Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi, I just want to encourage any teacher to bring a class into the classroom. I'm currently student teaching and brought in my 12g nano tank for several weeks for my saltwater reef unit. The tank was an amazing "hook" for my students and engagement was at an all time high. Kids and teachers would come from other classrooms just to check it out. It's a great learning opportunity for all. Plus, you can really blow them away if you put a doc cam in front of the tank and project it 6 feet wide. Hopefully I can have my own class so I can participate in the TFT program. Sorry the pics are not that good. I only had my iphone with me. Thanks, Ryan in Salem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 +1 Ryan, thanks for sharing. If you know any teachers in Salem intersted we can hook them up. When I was setting up the tank at the Pioneer school the adminiostrator's daughter was so interested and asked a lot of questions. Starting them young like that is a great way to teach them respect for the ocean and to understand that coral reefs are live creatures that are precious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 I've been spreading the word at the two schools I've taught in. I gave one teacher a TFT application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Good job. I like seeing this happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Great news! I just landed a teaching position. Mr. S are you heading up the TFT program? I was talking with Garrett and he thought you might be heading up TFT. Anyway, I submitted my app to the email listed on the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yes Mr s is heading it up. He has a nice 29 gallon aquapod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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