Day Fifty-One

For those of you just tuning in, "This Guy is Falling" follows the educational exploits of Mr. Birds-Eye, a high school teacher in his third year of teaching, traditionally the make or break year in the profession. Fearing that he has finally reached his wits end, Birds-Eye decides to write a blog in hopes that he can reboot his year by focusing on the positives of the profession.

And I'm happy to report that it's been working.


In honor of Earth Day, I have a blast from the past.


A couple of years ago, my students were going gaga for the movie Avatar. For those of you who haven't seen the film, it addresses our planet's dependance on natural resources, and what man is willing to do to keep the ball rolling, even if it's headed down a hill. 


At least, that's the message at the film's core. Get it? Core? Earth Day? No?

Anyhoo...


The film was an ecological action film, and it got kids thinking about the environment.


INT. CLASSROOM - DAY


Student - Mr. Birds-Eye, did you see Avatar?


Teacher - Yeah.


Student - I loved it so much I didn't litter for like three days!


END SCENE


And that in a nutshell is why I still love teaching.


Signing off.


Birds-Eye