Mr. BaLiCKI's Chemistry Class Blog

In my third interview in the "Why do you love teaching Science?" series, Mr. Galego discusses what drives him to enjoy teaching Biology at Boston Latin School. Three words: "avian mating behaviors".BSCP10.mp3

In my second interview in the "Why do you love teaching Science?" series, Mr. Gay talks about what engaged him in science, and why he chose to pursue, and continue teaching Science.BSCP9.mp3

The next couple of episodes are going to be interviews with fellow Science Teachers here at BLS, where they answer the question, "Why do you love teaching Science?".  In the first of this series, Mr. Spezzano shares what drives him as a teacher in the classroom, and with his two developing scientists at home. BSCP8.mp3

I have included Jameson & Rizen's excellent podcast as episode 6, which can be listened to with the player below or in itunes.  Great job folks!Episode 6

Well, sort of. Even better than hearing me talk, is hearing a student talk. Listen to Adam and Stephen from the green section explain the development of the atomic model. Please give warm & cool feedback using the criteria for the websites/webquests. You can also subscribe to this, and hear past episodes by subscribing to the podcast by typing "balicki" into the search bar at the itunes store.Episode 5

Listen to two (now former) Chemistry 1 students discuss their environmental investigator project. In this project, SC and CR learned about greenhouse gases, their impact on the environment, and possible approaches towards regulating their future uses.episode 4

Listen to two (now former) Chemistry 1 students discuss their environmental investigator project. In this project, SC and CR learned about greenhouse gases, their impact on the environment, and possible approaches towards regulating their future uses.Episode 3

In this episode, I talk with three graduates of AP Chemistry about what they liked best about the course, what they liked least about the course, what they did to be successful, and what advice they have for current AP chemistry students. Many thanks to the interviewees, who gave up an afternoon to help me record! Current students should listen to this podcast episode either by streaming it below, or better yet, by subscribing to the podcast on itunes. This episode should be up there by Thursday at the latest. After you have listened through either medium, comment on this post. Did you get a good idea? Did you agree with some things the students said? Do you have further questions? These are great things to comment on.episode 2

My new project this year is going to be to create a podcast that current & former students, colleagues, and parents can subscribe and listen to in order to learn about what happens in my chemistry classes at BLS. The first episode is a 15 minute introduction to me, my philosophy of education, my grading policy, and some helpful hints about being successful in my classes.This is a learning experience for me. Currently you should be able to stream podcasts from the site. Soon you should be able to get them from itunes too. Feel free to comment if you like it, or if you have an idea for a future episode!episode 1