Science

Even though the district is focused on math and communication arts, I make sure to remind administrators that science is a part of the state assessment as well. I also work with my department to identify the standards that we need to focus on. Some opposition that I have come across is the sixth grade teachers who want to do the fun activities with their students even if those activties do not cover any standards. Seventh grade also shows some resistance to change because all three teachers have taught for over fifteen years and see no reason to teach differently. The eighth grade teachers work together to encourage the other grades to embrace change for the benefit of the students.