Science is universal....Right?

Well I have survived the first 3 days of teaching and what a change.  I am finding that the Australian schools run a bit more like college classes than our high schools.  They don't have daily work that they are assessed on but rather they have an assessment piece, like a project, essay or exam, per unit.  They also all seem to be very rowdy.  I guess I had just expected to walk in and it would be as perfect as my Chinook classes and    I am quickly finding out that even my worst class in Chinook is no where near as horrid as the worst class here.  I am teaching my first solo lesson tomorrow, which means I have to create a power point from scratch and guided notes all tonight.  My cooperating teacher told me not to focus so much on content this class period but rather focus on the behavior.  Did I mention that I am getting so homesick for my class in Chinook? I just missing have complete control of the classroom and knowing how the system works.  I love being in Australia, don't get me wrong, but perhaps trying to teach here was not the best idea.  I know I was this nervous to teach my first lesson there so it will only be a matter of time before I am just as comfortable here.

On a happier note I finally got to see a live Kangaroo! Actually I get to see it everyday because a teacher in my staff room does wildlife rescues and she has a little male kangaroo.  He is adorable! Also last night I taught the 9 year old girl that I am staying with the dance to Gangnam Style....yea my house mum hates me for it I'm sure haha.  Today we had to go to the store to find some  tator-tots (which the girl's had  no idea what I was talking about!) and I managed to find a pumpkin for carving, score! So the girls and I will be doing that in then next couple weeks, pictures to follow.  I am hoping that this will alleviate some home sickness and the lack of Halloween that is here! On Friday I will be going out with a couple of the younger teachers and the next person that I will be living with.  this will be a nice way to take a break from school and the classroom.  And maybe even check out some Aussie hotties haha.

Alright well I have a PowerPoint and guided notes to create so I had better get working on that.