Great way to introduce argumentative writing... a mock trial. Did Mary Maloney murder her husband? Found not guilty after lots of information presented by the prosecution and defense. (Mary got away with murder!) Linda Lofgren Burton Middle School Burton Schools

BASA camp for WRB second and third graders takes three dedicated BMS teachers to make it a success. Learning about the corn cycle, observing the stages using microscopes and making butter! Burton Middle School Burton Schools #dedication #agriculture #fun

Staff and Mr. Shimer vs boys basketball teams! A great way to end the season. TY cheerleaders for the half time show. #Legit BMS is the best! Burton Middle School Burton Schools

Had the opportunity to watch Sam Gundran parody writing lesson using Amy Tan's style. TY for taking a risk! Students' writing was hilarious! #Readership #WritingCommmunity Burton Middle School Burton Schools

PBL with Play-Doh and math problems in Ms. Kausen's and Ms. Robles's classes. Pick the item for the hamburger work the problem. All correct, build your hamburger based on choices. #Creative #fun Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Great team building activity in Miss Kausen's math class incorporating effective questioning to try to duplicate a hidden design. #Creative #teambuilding Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Vertical learning structure for a team challenge in Mr. Q's class. How many different equations can you create with the numbers 2023 that equals numbers 1-50 as answers? Burton Middle School Burton Schools #Engage #ThinkCreatively

Observed an engaging activity to build background knowledge about the setting of a story... Google Earth! Students in @kimbrannen class exploring South Africa for the novel Trevor Noah.... Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Introduction to clay techniques in Mrs. Maertens...needing, throwing, and slabbing! #pottery #art Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Students learning to draw what they observe not what the brain thinks in Vanessa Gonzales. Students couldn't look at their paper only the object. Burton Schools Burton Middle School #Science

Had an opportunity to observe a math culminating project in Ms. Robles's class for unit rate-constant of proportionality using pancake recipes. #creativity #Math #relevance Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Love the hands on activity in Mrs. Fisher's math class. Creating a mathematically balanced hanger with a matching equation. Burton Schools Burton Middle School #Maths #WhateverItTakes

Clay and creativity.... Mrs. Maertens students are creating whimsical, coil clay vases and figurines. Always a great vibe in her art class! Burton Schools Burton Middle School #clay #PotteryThrowdown

You know your students are in good hands when you walk into a history classroom and observe a solid argumentative writing lesson and the students are engaged! Thank you Priscila lópez Blain Smothermon for supporting the ELA teams. Burton Middle School Burton Schools #BMSRocks

Loved observing the EduProtocol strategy Cyber Sandwich in Sam Gundran class. Opportunity for student scholars to read, reread, collaborate, analyze, and write! Try it out! Burton Middle School Burton Schools #EDUProtocols #engagement

Thank you Ashley BSD GATE for the amazing rounding experience for BMS GATE teachers! Everyone walked away with new ideas and enthusiasm to end the year strong. Ponder statements with #GATE icons to analyze a painting #rigor not surface. Burton Middle School Burton Schools

Thank you Jenean Bray for the opportunity to join Readership with TCOE. Loved listening to Ms. Brannen's students excitement during a book tasting with all the new titles for the classroom library! #Readership #literacy Burton Schools Burton Middle School

Math review using hexagonal thinking to make concept connections and deepen mathematical knowledge. Great way to CFU in Mr. Q's class! #collaboration #Mathematics Burton Schools Burton Middle School BSD GATE

Change it up! Graphathon competition in Mrs. Fisher's math class to practice y=mx + b! Lots of learning with this review strategy. #math #collaboration Burton Middle School Burton Schools

Students preparing, measuring, and testing materials for a special properties lab in Vanessa Gonzales adds hands on learning to Amplify curriculum. #dedication #ScienceRocks Burton Middle School Burton Schools @dfaust03