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Postal Savings or Additional Cost?Does it save money to have a postal delivery person walk, drive, or walk and drive around a given route?
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The "Where's Waldo" Analogy to "Where's Gravity"We think of gravity as dead center of a given mass, but this may be inaccurate.
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Black Holes on Black HolesPerhaps we have black holes joined together that only appear as a singularity.
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The Universe Version of the Game: Rock/Paper/ScissorsThe application of a simple game may explain a complex event.
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The Universe with Gravity StrawsThinking in terms of "gravity straws" might be an alternative to "string theory".
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The Other Side of a Universe with an Event HorizonOur entire universe is composed of very basic particles. The complexity and simplicity is hard to comprehend.
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A Universe with an Event HorizonWe could be on the inside of a massive black hole.
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The Universe and Tic-Tac-ToeUnderstanding of very complex things, very large things, and very small things can sometimes be better understood with a model.
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Proper Keyboarding TrainingThe growth of computer use at early grades introduces the problem of increasing the number of two finger typists.
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Tampa PanhandlersA problem with panhandlers will not be solved by simply allowing it to continue. -
What is Best for Children?Our schools have long been focused on what is best for the child is more important than what is best for adults and this approach may have faulty logic.
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Grade Inflation or Course Content InflationIn our attempt to curb grade inflation we may be changing the very nature of the course being presented.
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Roadside MemorialsAre roadside memorials a good method of expression?
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The Size of Eggs Seems WrongMany products have been repackaged into smaller containers and may still be marketed at their old prices. Could eggs have been downsized? -
The Loss of Teachers Based on Standardized TestsWe are rapidly on a path of educational chaos.
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The Retirement Window of OpportunitySome organizations have a window of retirement that could create a difficult choice that affects your date for retirement.
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The Compression of TimeIt is curious how we have a desire to speed up when we are late as if to compress time or at least distance traveled in a given time. Could this be an instinctive approach toward our approach toward a factor in the way our universe works?
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The Teaching of SpellingThe way we teach may have a great deal more effect on what we correctly learn than we may have previously considered.
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The FelonA dsscription of the difficulty a fellon may have if seeking and being placed on parole.
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Mistakes and ErrorsErrors - Retractions - Corrections
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Skin Color and the ElectionCould some voters be hiding their true feelings?
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How I Ended Up Working on the F4 Phantom JetsA pretty impressive fighter that had a long history of use. -
Don't Become a Spammer!There are ways to send out bulk email appropriately.
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Paper Chromatography ExperimentsPaper chromatography can be an interesting experiment for students.
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Earth Box (TM) GardeningThe "Earth Box" (TM) method of gardening has become a virtual "can't fail" method of growing fruits and vegetables.
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Arrangements of Carbon Atoms in AlkanesThe number and arrangement of hydrogen atoms affects the amount of potential energy. -
The Decibel ScaleThere has been more interest in the decibel scale as communities have passed legislation to curb excessive sound in the area.
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The Dream Vacation Project for Computer ClassThis is the type of application project that requires students to use different skills to produce one comprehensive project. -
Random Access Data and Sequential Access DataIn some applications the difference etween random access storage of data and sequential storage of data could be important.
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Building Leadership SkillsSome important skills to develop if you want to become a leader.
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A Story of PumpkinsCatching flying pumpkins is definitely not something I want to do again.
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What Can We Do with Millions of Obsolete Televisions?We will soon face the potential disposal of millions of televisions.
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Making a Customer DatabaseWe can make a customer database with a computer or with a pen and paper.
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Dangerous Creatures of the ReefThere are more dangers in the reef than you may think.
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Surface to Volume RatioThe maximum possible size of a cell is thought to be limited by the surface to volume ratio. -
The Compound MicroscopeMany classrooms still use the basic compound microscope. -
The Length of Traffic LightsThe adjustment of traffic lights may cause accidents and create extra tickets.
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The Use of a Calculator in the ClassroomThe proper use of a calculator should be part of our mathematics instruction. -
Series and Parallel CircuitsThe type of circuit can be important. -
Using the Capo to Change Guitar KeysThe use of a capo allows a musician to change the key of a song, maintain open strings, and make the song in many cases easier to play. -
Why Do Birds Sit so Evenly Spaced on a Telephone Wire?Some animal behavior are observable on an almost daily basis. -
The Seasons - Fourth Grade LevelA fourth grade level of presentation of the seasons. -
The Formation of the UniverseTheories of the formation of the universe now include some unique concepts.
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The Half Life of Radioactive MaterialsThere is a vast difference in how long materials will remain radioactive.
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The Basics of Chemical FormulasChemical formulas can get very complex but the basics are not that difficult.
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The Composition of the EarthA rather perfect planet for life. -
Melting PointThe melting point of many substance is very important. -
The Scientific Method/sMany scientists do not use the traditional scientific method.
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Teaching the History of ArtOur education about the development of art may have neglected the dynamics through the ages. -
Talking About Sensitive Topics in SchoolChildren will ask their teachers about sensitive topics like "sex" but sometimes are not asking what you might think.
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Intellectual Property with Respect to Course DevelopmentWhen instructors construct a course online they may lose all intellectual property rights. -
Powers of TenThe powers of ten can be better understood in chart form. -
Barre ChordsLearning the basic barr chord structure can add over forty chords to the chords you know. -
An Easy Way to Identify the Key from the Key SignatureWith a few simple memory tips you can identify the key signature. -
Bits, Nibbles, BYTES, and GulpsSome interesting computer terms. -
Parent Conference NightHow effective a parent conference night might be questioned with so little participation.
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Breathing Helium Can Be DangerousAlthough many of us have taken a breath of helium and talked in a high pitch as a result there is real danger in this process.
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Why Does Your Skin Wrinkle when Your in the Bath?A simple answer to a basic observation.
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Mitosis in an Onion Root TipThe onion root tip is a rapidly growing area of the plant with many cells in various stages of mitosis. -
TicTacToeThe game of Tic Tac Toe was even in a movie about Thermonuclear War. -
The Tricks Not Often Shown in Computer ClassA few concepts that are often neglected in introduction to computer classes. -
Multiplication Tables in a Presentation ProgramOne of the many uses of Presentation Program can be to teach multiplication. -
Simple GiftsThe simple Quaker life style may indicate a way for us to all identify the simple gifts in our lives.
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The Amount of Supplies a Teacher NeedsHaving too much of some things can cause problems. -
Hammered and Pulled Notes on the GuitarA common technique that adds a great deal of variety to your music. -
The Seven Period DaySchools change the scheduling yet another time.
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Index Card Survey Method for the ClassroomThis method is easy and fun for children to do in class. -
The Theft of MetalsA thief may no longer just be stealing at night.
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Possible Notes for the BluesThere are several common variations of notes to use in playing the blues. The one described in this article is one variation.
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A Method to Prevent PlagiarismA simple method to prevent plagiarism and be more effective.
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The Second JobToday many people are looking for extra money.
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Gender Neutral Examples and AlternativesWhen teacher write things today they should consider gender in the process.`
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Archimedes and the Golden CrownAn interesting story of how Archimedes tested a golden crown for gold content.
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The Density of Diet and Regular SodaA great experiment and you get to drink the experiment later. -
The UnicornSome view it as mythical, but it may have some basis of truth.
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The Rusty Iron is Heavier Than Non-Rusty Iron ExperimentA simple experiment can show that as iron rusts it does gain weight.
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Creating a Cookbook with a Word ProcessorCreating a cookbook with a word processor could be a great fundraiser. -
Air Pressure Newspaper ExperimentA simple experiment shows dramatically how much air pressure is on us.
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Make a Puppet Stage for the ClassroomA table top puppet stage is easy and fun to make and use. -
Lab Equipment Quiz on Index CardsA simple way to administer a small quiz.
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The Element MagnesiumMagnesium as an element is important.
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HydrogenHydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe because all stars are composed mainly of hydrogen.
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Black Widow SpidersBiology teachers often teach about organisms that are dangerous.
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Make an Electromagnet in ClassMaking an electromagnet is easy but some care should be taken in the process. -
Cuisenaire Rods to Teach Mathematical ConceptsMany schools use these rods to teach mathematical concepts to elementary children.
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Some Thoughts on Classroom DesignTeachers are rarely consulted about how a school should be designed. -
Some Basic 5 String Banjo ChordsThe 5 string banjo is a unique American instrument. -
Why Do Cats Move Their Tails as They Stalk Their Prey?It may seem strange that cats would move their tail when close to their prey. -
Brief Background of Sarah PalinA brief background may help us all know her better. -
Genetic Traits You Can Talk About in ClassNo matter what genetic trait you talk about, there could be some controversy, but some are safer than others. -
A Grocery Check ListThe theory goes that if you have a list and stick to that list when you shop for graceries you will save money. -
Mail MergeThe process of doing a mail merge has become easier.
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PKU DiseaseWhen I was an Anthropology student I research PKU disease from an Anthropological perspective.
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Talking About and Doing Magic in Science ClassThe demonstration of magic in the classroom can prompt some controversy. -
Fat, Sugar, and Protein ExperimentA very simple demonstration can really show how much energy is in a variety of foods. -
Foldables Make Great LessonsThere are many patterns now available on the internet to make great foldables. -
Measuring the Height of Trees and BuildingsGet your students out of the classroom for this practical lesson. -
The Science of Smoke DetectorsSmoke detectors use a very small amount of a radioactive substance.
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Every Possible Pick Three Lottery NumberA general discussion of how you would produce such a list.
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SauerbratenMy father loved to cook German dishes.
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Childhood Memories in the CountryThe good old days renenbered.
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Absolute ZeroStrange things happen as things near absolute zero.
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Teacher's Unions Consider JoiningSome reasons to consider joining.
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Making a Paper Pattern to Identify Scales and ChordsA pattern to chod and scale construction is easy to visualize.
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Calculating Approximate Pay Rates Daily-Weekly-BiMonthly-Monthly-YearlyBecause jop listings may vary in how they post their pay rates it is sometimes difficult to compare jobs. -
Historic School Building Facing DemolitionLessons can be learned for all cities with historic buildings that are sold to the public.
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Musical Alphabet Complete ChartKnowing how to construct and use a complete musical alphabet chart can be handy.
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Sharks Common in FloridaSome common sharks found in Florida waters.
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Teacher Guidelines for Tutoring Public School Students for Personal GainTeachers should consider the unwritten and written rules regarding the tutoring of school children by school employees.
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Superscript and SubscriptThere are times it would be useful to be able to use a subscript or superscript in your documents.
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Email Dangers for TeachersThe email that teachers send and receive at school are the property of every taxpayer if the teacher is in a public institution.
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Walk-Through Observation of a Teacher by AdministratorsA common way to evaluate teachers in the classroom.
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John Dewey's Philosophy of EducationPre-teachers are asked to write a philosophy of education and a review of John Dewey's Philosophy may be of interest to them.
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Johann Heinrich PestalozziPestalozzi was one of the great educators contributing to the philosophy of education.
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Cloze ProcedureA simple technique in which words are deleted from a passage.
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ESOL and Other Terms What Do They Mean?The commonly used terms and acronyms in the ESOL area of education.
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The Study of Latin Roots Can Help StudentsIt can be fun to learn and use Latin roots to gain more understanding of our vocabulary.
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Three Chord SongsSome examples of songs that can be played with just three chords. -
News of the Past a Great Assignment for Computer Class and FundraisingThere are several programs available to print information about events that happened on a specific date.
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Teaching Students About Short and Long Term Ecological ChangesStudents need to become more aware of how environmental conditions can affect us on the short or long term.
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Students Can Write Their Names in Binary CodeShort names take less BYTES! -
Student Worksheet to Simulate Ocean SamplingThis lesson could be redesigned to simulate many different kinds of biological sampling. -
Teaching and Assessment of SpellingThe teaching of spelling can be a difficult task. -
MRSA in SchoolsSimple procedures can minimize risks.
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Determining the Value of PiAn important mathematical value that can be approximately determined by experiment. -
Students Can Discover Their Own Fingerprint PatternA simple activiity of discovery. -
Can You Outrun Any of These Animals?Students do not have a good sense of the different speeds of a variety of animals. -
Simple Experiment for Students to Test Their Reaction TimeReaction time is often associated with the speed a driver can react and stop a car. -
Calculating the Temperature with Chirping CricketsYou can get an estimate of the temperature with a little simple math and a timed count of chirps of a cricket.
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All Minor ChordsAll minor chords are constructed from the root, flat third, and fifth of their respective major scale. -
Teaching About the Triple Beam BalanceOne of the most common methods of gram measure in science labs is through the use of the triple beam balance. -
Flowchart Lesson PlanLogical thinking can be part of a flowchart lesson plan. -
The Hydrogen and Oxygen Love StoryFinding unique ways to present concepts can be a key to understanding. -
Measuring How Far We WalkNew devices make it easy to calculate the amount of exercise we get on a daily basis. -
Pencil and Paper Games Teach More Than You ThinkMany games can be used to introduce larger cocepts. -
Very General Introduction to EpigeneticsWe are changing the very foundation of our understanding of genetic inheritance.
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Why Scientists Use Terms like Dorsal, Ventral, Posterior EtcThere are reason why professionals in many fields use defferent terms which also have some common words which seem like they could be used just as well. -
Why We All Need Cell PhonesA look at why having a cell phone is important for all of us is often neglected.
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Newspapers in the ClassroomThere are programs to help teachers use newspapers in their classrooms at lower cost and in a more effective way.
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Chart the Animal Speeds in WaterUsing data to create charts and then being able to visualize the data is an important educational goal that students may need for mandated state testing.
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Make an Eight Page Mini-Book from One Sheet of PaperThis is another way to produce a small booklet, but this version lets you make an entire booklet from one sheet of paper.
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A Simple Magic Trick that Uses Two Arrows to Point in Four DirectionsThis simple magic trick that also tests observational skills. -
The Periodic Table of the ElementsThe use of a blank template of the periodic table can really help the classroom teacher. -
Getting Free Dinners and Other Gifts for TeachersIt may be easier than you think to get local businesses to participate in the recognition of teacher in the local schools. -
Advice About Collecting Money at SchoolFollow the procedures and you may keep yourself out of trouble.
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An M&M Peanut LabChildren love to do lab experiments with food and in a way every time you cook a new type of meal it is a bit like an experiment. -
Examples of Point SizesMany sample sheets can aid in either instruction of a topic or can help anyone in the process of designing their own flyers, newsletters, and other documents. -
Make a Solar System Scale ModelMake a solar system scale model to give studetns a better concept of our place in the solar system. -
How Much Time Does a Teacher Have in the Classroom?One way a teacher can prepare is to understand what amount of time they actually have with their children in the classroom and how much work teaching involves.
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The Magic WandA trip to the airport now under the same circumstances today could have ended up a lot differetn.
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For a Teacher a Dollar Only Store is a Gold Mine of ResourcesThe dollar only stores often obviously dedicated toward the elementary school teacher.
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A Classroom Set of Encyclopedias for Less Than Three Dollars and Fifty CentsSometimes there are deals that with creative thinking can become great resources.
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Paired Word Experiment with Plastic RodsA simple experiment that uses the "Scientific Method".
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Damping the Guitar StringsDamping is an abrupt stop to the sound of a chord or strum. It is an important technique in many styles of guitar playing. -
Tessellations as Classroom ProjectsTessellations can be used in more than art and math classes. -
Why Art May Be Difficult to Integrate into High School ClassesHigh School age students no longer are content to make make a hand print in plaster or a something from a paper plate!
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Teachers - You Could Get an Adjunct Position at a Local College or UniversityYou may be able to get a teaching position at a local junior college, university, or career institute. -
Teacher Summer Job in Telemarketing?My experience with telemarketing was interesting, but not something I would do again anytime soon. -
Make Extra Money as a Security GuardIf you need some extrra money you might consider being a security guard.
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Before Barre ChordsPractice this chord progression before struggling with barre chords and they may be easier to lern later. -
"Danger Will Robinson Danger"In theory we are supposed to learn from our mistakes, but if we don't actually review them we may be destined to repeat them.
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Why Does Ice Float?Isotopes of many elements exist, but in everyday life we don't hear about them much.
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Absolute Proof of LearningA simple classroom experiment can absolutely prove that a student can learn. -
One Type of Blues Progression (With Some Dissonance.)If some patterns are played quickly dissonance in the sound can actually add to the overall effect of the progression.
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Newton's Pendulum - a Lesson Demonstrating Conservation of EnergyNewton's pendulum makes a great demonstration to bring out student predictions.
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The Closed Position Cm and Cm7 ScalesAfter learning the closed position C major scale you may want to try the Cm scale and the Cm7 scale. -
Why Students Have Trouble Understanding EnergyThere are many terms used to describe many forms of energy that can add to confusion.
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Rocker Strum PatternSmall changes in the strum pattern can add a lot of feeling and drive to a chord progression. -
Make a Pie Chart of Your ClassMaking a pie chart of the students in your class is a great way to start get your students using graphs and at the same time knowing each other better. -
Litmus Paper Experiment - Acid/Base IndicatorLitmus paper can be used to act as an acid/base indicator. -
Parents May Be Able to Provide ResourcesMany parents may have special skills or work for companies that would love to help local schools.
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Making an Address Book for StudentsStudents can easily make an address book that they can use for their classmates.
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Two Chord Traditional SongMany traditional chords are great fo elementary teachers. -
Major Chords and Other Chords in Binary CodeThe shift of data that has two states into binary code has many applications. -
Flat Pick Down and Up as Needed or Constantly AlternatePicking single notes simply as you like, sometimes with two downstrokes in a row, may not be the best way to learn to play. -
The C, Am, Dm, G7 Chord ProgressionThis chord progression has a pattern to the movement of fingers that makes it a little easier to learn. -
Internal Chord Voice #3 with Melodic MovementInternal chord voicings with a distinct melodic line can support ear training. -
Internal Chord Voice #2 with Melodic MovementChords with melodic movement teach chord progression and melodic movement. -
Internal Chord Voice #1 with Melodic MovementThis type of chord formation can help you learn many chords and hear melodic movement.
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Finding Clients for a Lawn Business Might Be Right Next DoorYour business opportunity might start right next door.
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The Substitute Teacher was the TeacherHaving fun with your students can take on a new meaning.
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Lockdowns at SchoolOur lockdown process at schools barely at the lowest level of protection.
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Color Coding Folders Helps Teachers OrganizeWe can recognize color coding faster than a number. -
Creating Better Incentives and Guidance for Science FairsScience fairs can become significant springboards for students. -
Albinism in FloundersExtra programs for students can spark scientific interest throughout life.
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The Polaroid-Land EffectThis effect was part of the research into the production of the original color cameras.
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Metric System ConversionThe metric system is still not universal.
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Why Do Dogs Move in Circles Before They Lay Down?The behaviour of any organism may be at times the result of behaviours long rooted in their development. -
Students Often Enjoy Gross SubjectsThere are a few universals when dealing with students, one is how many like gross topics. One such topic is related to "Ambergris".
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ASCII Code - American Standard Code for Information InterchangeYou don't hear about ASCII code as much today.
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Ready, Set, Go - Back to SchoolThe Most Wonderful Time? Perhaps!
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Cookbook EssaysLearning To Write Essays - A Different Approach
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Teachers Use Mnemonics to Help Students Learn - Part 1Mnemonic memory devices can be useful in helping students remember key sets of information.
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The Importance of WaterMany articles already cover why drinking more water is important for our health, but a review of other aspects is still very important for students to know.
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Student Story - the "Amen" FactorThe telling of stories can become a teaching technique. -
The Order of Mathematical OperationsThe importance of the order of mathematical operations becomes more obvious in a computer generation.
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Writing a Lesson Plan - Part 4The development of an assignment, the accomodations, the use of technology, and the lesson evaluation after teaching are all vital elements of a complete lesson plan. -
Writing a Lesson Plan - Part 3This segment covers another part of writing a lesson plan.
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Students May Not Have Ever Had These ExperiencesSome students may simply have never had some experiences.
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Closed Position C Major ScaleLearning the closed position C major scale can increase portability to other keys.