Checking in are...United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Philippines! Once again nice job people!!! I've been waiting for the Philippines...
On another note, I want to share with you how inspired I was by the (Turnitin) comments from my students after they read my blog...after all, if I was writing it...they were going to read it!!
Many of my students shared that they were surprised by the efforts of people "their age". They hadn't realized how someone so young could tackle such serious projects. Some shared that they were embarrassed that while they were testing the best laundry detergent someone else was looking into minimizing beach erosion, helping their school by designing a cheap scan tron machine, preserving the environment, addressing energy issues and trying to help Alzheimer's patients... Such real important projects! Many of my students said that they were inspired by these ideas and plan to rethink how they approach Science Fair next year. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! Some felt they weren't smart enough...which I responded...SILLINESS!!! It's about the HEART and the desire to make a difference! Other students said "how do THEY get these ideas?"...I responded...LOOK AROUND YOUR WORLD - WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP IT?
I think Sarah said it best when she wrote..."After reading your blog, I'm so excited about MY generation!" ME TOO SARAH...ME TOO!
