I loved Tracy's teaching demo. It is hard enough to get middle school kids to write, but this gets them to write without them really knowing that they are doing it. I think it shows that Tracy feels that writing is very important no matter what the subject area. Sometimes people feel that there is no room for writing in subject areas such as science, but such is definitely not the case.

Integrating so many different technologies into one lesson also helps with the various learning styles and helps to differentiate the lesson. It is very difficult for students who are of a different learning style than the one being presented to learn anything, but if the lesson is differentiated, then these students have the opportunity to explore various options to fit their needs.

You did a great job Tracy. I'm sure that your students enjoy this lesson. I loved the PBS "Create Your Own Constellation" site as well. Mythology and science...I love the combination.