Sodium reaction with water

Why I Teach

By: Joe Eichfeld

There are too many reasons that I teach to mention them all, but before I begin I must say that I have one of the greatest jobs that exist. I believe that the most driving reason for my choice of profession is the influence that I have on the future. The power that I wield as a teacher is great, and as a teacher I must understand this responsibility. I have the ability to influence young minds to think in ways that they have never done before. I have the opportunity to share my experiences with people in hopes that my experiences may mold their future in a positive way. I also love my profession because I have the opportunity to never stop learning. As a teacher I must always have my mind open and I must always pay attention to all levels of detail. I believe that education should be free of bias, be fun, be all encompassing, have personal and universal meaning, and most of all be something of value to each individual. I love to make connections with people and to guide people to making themselves better. By doing this I make myself better. So why do I teach? I teach because the learning experiences that I have had in my life have made me who I am today. Some lessons were not easy, but I made it through and want to be here to help others make it through.

I believe that there are 2 essential goals for every person: Satisfaction and sustainability. These goals are very general, but they are applicable to all people everywhere. Teaching and coaching are very satisfying to me. My experiences with the assimilation of knowledge and skills, both academic and athletic, have molded me into the person who I am today. Finding your identity is not an easy task. I identify with the ability to learn and I want to share that ability with those around me. What better way to do that than teach! I believe that it does not matter what you do as a profession as long as your profession promotes benevolence and lacks malevolence. This is important in my philosophy. Sustainability is essential for all life. As a human being, sustainability is preserving and promoting self by preserving and promoting the future. This can be accomplished many ways, but must be considered to achieve personal lifetime achievement. As a teacher I am able to share my philosophy with my students. I don’t sell my way of life as correct or righteous, nor do I try and convince people that my philosophy is the best or correct one to have. I model my philosophy through my thoughts, actions and disposition, and if students see these actions as something that they want to achieve I will guide them in their choices. As a teacher I can show my students how I find my own personal satisfaction and I may be able to provide direction to my students in their journey through life. Why do I teach? Because it is the best profession in the world!

http://www.fphoto.com/ (click the link for cool chem. photos!)

Chemistry is a physical science that deals with matter and the changes it undergoes. In this course we will study matter and change, measurements and calculations, atoms, periodic law, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and compounds, chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, kinetic molecular theory, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, ions, acids and bases, reaction energy and kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Students are advised to stay on top of their work!

Points of Emphasis for Fall 2021:

1. Rigor!

2. Knowing what is expected of you

3. Staying on task

4. Learning for the sake of knowledge

6 words that lead to success:

• Respect

• Commitment

• Discipline

• Hard Work

• Sacrifice

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OELiqiIHZEI (Cool Chemistry Demos!)

http://www.gcsescience.com/gcse-chemistry-revision.htm (GCSE science chem website)

https://teachchemistry.org/classroom-resources/safety (Laboratory Safety)

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