Everyone knows about mummies & pyramids. Rightfully so I say. These are the hallmarks of an ancient civilization that was much more advanced than the rest of the world at that time. As most “tribes” and I do use that term loosely were still hunting and gathering, the Egyptians were engineering and empire. The Egyptians were not only building huge pyramids but they had constructed irrigation canals, multi story houses,...

I thought I would write  to tell you what is going on in my class. The year is off to a great start. We have already had back to school night, where I got to meet the parents of my wonderful students. They are a great bunch of kids. I look forward to this year and the projects ahead. In class, we have started discussing the Stone Age. This is a topic that most students find dry. I try to punch it up a bit and I think I have done a good job...

Once again, welcome to mrmatera.com. I would like to tell you about one of my greatest passions in life, cooking! I enjoy all the wonderful tastes and styles that can be obtained through cooking. The benefits of cooking are abundant because after you have created amazing dishes you can then sit down and enjoy a meal. Community is built throughout the history of food. Eating is a celebration of life, community, and a connectedness to the...