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So, right away, your complaint against all Apex teachers turns out to be with just one? There are always teachers like this. Is it someone who is also a coach? Not to stereotype, but "coaches who also teach" have been doing that for years. Speak to the counselor or principal about getting your kid moved, if it's not too late for spring semester. Years ago, I knew someone with a "coach" for a history class who showed films of wrestling matches because he had was the wrestling coach and had a lot of wrestlers in his class. I thought schools were beyond that, but some teachers will always slip by.
Meanwhile, on-topic films are a good way to break up dry lecturing. Science classes, in particular, can use some wonderful "Cosmos" or Natl Geographic type films that show science far easier than a book can. Of course, the teacher still has to keep them engaged and watching the move instead of texting or whatever kids do...
Frankly, I bet many high schools kids don't even know all the states, so that could be useful--though coloring a map is more of a middle school kind of activity if you ask me. They don't still seem to make those wooden puzzles of the 50 states like I had as a kid and knew all 50 states by shape before first grade because I played with it constantly and probably still could tell you what color every state was on that puzzle, almost 50 years later
Every US History Teacher at Apex High is also a coach...at least that was the case in 2003-2007.
Earth to everyone who went to high school here but does not currently have a kid in high school. It's a whole different ball game. It's not like how it was 5, 10, 15, 20 years ago.
Earth to everyone who went to high school here but does not currently have a kid in high school. It's a whole different ball game. It's not like how it was 5, 10, 15, 20 years ago.
Passive-aggressive sentiments aside; the fact is that it's commonplace for history teachers to double as coaches for high school sports teams; something that has been true for years and is not exclusive to AHS.
Frankly, I bet many high schools kids don't even know all the states, so that could be useful--though coloring a map is more of a middle school kind of activity if you ask me. They don't still seem to make those wooden puzzles of the 50 states like I had as a kid and knew all 50 states by shape before first grade because I played with it constantly and probably still could tell you what color every state was on that puzzle, almost 50 years later
They do still make these wooden puzzles - my 4-year-old son has one and has indeed memorized the shapes of many states. If he gets to HIGH SCHOOL and is coloring states as a "busy" activity, I'll be just as concerned as the OP, if not more.
They do still make these wooden puzzles - my 4-year-old son has one and has indeed memorized the shapes of many states. If he gets to HIGH SCHOOL and is coloring states as a "busy" activity, I'll be just as concerned as the OP, if not more.
I'd only be concerned if my high schooler possessed an appropriate knowledge of the 50 states ... and frankly, most these days do not.
In the future, all children will aspire to have PhDs. As a result, we will be waiting to give them a full basic education, that 50 yrs ago they got in elementary school, until they are doing their 4-yr college degree. Unless something changes.
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