I was in the middle of a science lesson this week on tornadoes. (Reminder: this is the first week I have ever, in my entire life, taught science.) My kids were fairly engaged and of course, asking all kinds of questions I can't answer, so we started a list. They were asking things like, "What happens if a tornado runs into a mountain?" and "Could a chicken survive a tornado?" and "What happens if a plane flies into a tornado?" I was wracking my brain for any bit of information I have about tornadoes, and can't answer any of the questions. In the midst of this, one kid pipes up and says, "What's menopause?"
I lost it. I totally cracked up. I have no idea where that question came from, but I was ecstatic that for once I had a decent answer. I said, "I'll tell you when we study the human body next semester."
We'll see if he remembers. I'm not sure if this makes me a good teacher or not, but it sure gave me a good laugh :-)
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Hey,
I laughed as well, and forwarded the tornado story to Brig and Lori. Ethan is all into weather and especially tornadoes. I thought maybe some of their questions might get him going. And Lori is in her 40's.....:-) Love, Mom
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