Turns out, when you teach, you become passionate about a lot of things.
US History, for one. Social studies wasn't emphasized in my pre-service classes very much, but it's turning out to be one of the subjects I'm most passionate about (and one of the subjects my students are most passionate about).
Yesterday our whole grade level had a lesson about the 9/11 attacks (a few of my students were brand new babies during the attacks, and most were still in their momma's bellies). It was a really powerful lesson, and the bottom line is that we are Americans, and with that comes freedoms, rights and responsibilities.
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I guess that's the thing about teaching. You pass on good values the best you can and hope they stick, so that this generation can be heroes like the heroes of 9/11.
Today, I'm passionate about America, and I believe in America.
What's YOUR passion?
And what are you doing today to remember?
