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Inventions from the NASA Space ProgramThere are many NASA inventions we use everyday; inventions that we may take for granted, yet have drastically simplified or improved our lives.
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Differentiated Instruction: Avoiding the PitfallsThis article will help teachers avoid common pitfalls in enacting a differentiated instruction in the classroom. -
Organize Your Home for Back to SchoolIt is back to school time. The time of the year for many families when schedules get crazy and life becomes disorganized. Organize your life and time in a few simple steps.
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The Sky Appears Blue Because of Something Called ScatteringWhy is the sky blue? We have all heard that question hundreds of times. Many of us have asked the question numerous times. In a word, scattering makes the sky appear blue.
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Celebrate Grandparents' DayGrandparent's day is a perfect day to celebrate all grandparents do for their grandchildren. Celebrate on Sunday, September 7th, 2008.
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Small Group Learning StrategiesPlacing students in small groups to complete a task is an important method of teaching. Preparing your students to work in small groups is essential for the success of this teaching technique in your classroom. -
Facilitating Cooperative Learning in the ClassroomCooperative learning is a powerful tool that many teachers employ in their classrooms. By coaching the students how to work in cooperative learning groups, teachers will have a greater success in using this method of teaching. -
What You Should Include in a Class SyllabusEvery teacher should have a class syllabus. This is a list of what you should include in your class syllabus to make it an effective tool. -
Outstanding Teacher: Become a Master at MultitaskingOutstanding teachers are masters at multitasking. They are able to deal with discipline, teach the material, and adapt to different modalities seemingly without effort. Learn how to become a master at multitasking.
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Some Questions You Could be Asked in Your Teaching Job InterviewPracticing answers to the following questions for your teacher interview with a partner will help to insure that your interview goes smoothly.
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How to Prepare for Your Teaching InterviewInterviewing season is coming for teacher education graduates. Prepare for your interview by practicing answers to the following questions.
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Quotes to Commemorate Mother's DayQuotes are are a perfect addition to a picture frame, scrapbook page, or greeting card. Here are some quotes to commemorate Mother's Day. -
Monitoring Student Behavior and Academic SuccessTips for teachers on how to monitor student behavior and academic success. These are common sense tips that are often overlooked when a teacher falls into a rut.
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How to Deal with a Mortgage Company when You Are Down and OutForeclosure rates are at an all time high. This article helps you save your home if you are unable to make payments. -
Anchor Activities: Using Instructional Time to Its Maximum PotentialStudents often have "down time" during the course of a day or class period. Anchor activities allow students to remain accountable for their own time on task.
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Pennsylvaina Preschool Pre-K Counts Provides Free PreschoolPre-K Counts offers 11,000 at risk preschoolers in Pennsylvania free access to quality preschool.
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Word Games: Making Learning to Read Fun AgainTrying to help children learn to read can be a frustrating experience for many parents, especially if the child is uncooperative. Playing word games and make reading fun and the child successful, without fear, frustration, or tears.
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Writing Prompts: Get Your Creative Juices FlowingWriting prompts are also a good way of practicing and honing the skill of writing.
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Teaching Tip: Assigning GroupsHow to assign groups for cooperative learning
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Teaching Tip: Taking AttendanceA tip for making taking attendance easy.
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Product Review : Medela Pump in StyleIf you intend to breastfeed, a good breast pump is a necessity. The Medela Pump in Style is a wonderful double daily use electric breast pump that is highly recommended. -
Product Review : the Word Whammer By LeapFrogThe Word Whammer™ by LeapFrog® teaches preschoolers how to spell and sound out over 325 words with games and songs. -
How to Protect Yourself from MisdiagnosisExperts estimate that as many as 25 percent of patients are misdiagnosed due to the time crunch that doctors feel. Protecting yourself from receiving a misdiagnosis can be a matter of asking the right questions. -
The Importance of FathersIn a world where the nuclear family is becoming less prevalent, it is important to recognize the importance of both parental roles in a child's development. -
The Environmental Impact of Urban SprawlUrban sprawl is creating an environmental crisis in our country. Problems such as loss of farmland, a decline in water quality, and the formation of the heat island effect can all be linked to urban sprawl.
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Promoting Literacy in Your ChildrenPromoting literacy in your children can lead to future successes. Here are some tips for promoting literacy in your children.
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"Spontaneous" Mutations of Genes Linked to AutismScientists have determined that there are many causes of autism. A recent study, however, indicates that one of the most common causes of autism is "spontaneous" mutations of genes in the egg, sperm, or embryo. -
Wedding Guide: Choosing a Wedding PhotographerThere are several things that you should take into consideration when choosing a wedding photographer. Types of photographs, style, and cost should all be considered. -
Best Love Quotations to Use in a Wedding ToastWedding toasts are the perfect place to use love quotations. They can start off the toast and get your creative juices flowing, or wrap up a toast with grace. Here is how to use great love quotations in a wedding toast.
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Protect Yourself from Foreclosure BEFORE You Buy a HomeForeclosure rates are increasing dramatically. There are several steps that you should take before you purchase a home to protect yourself from the possibility of foreclosure. -
Having a Baby? Decoding What You Can't Live WithoutParenting magazines would have you believe you need tons of stuff for a baby. This simply isn't true. However, there are some things that parents shouldn't live without. This article breaks it down for you. -
The Benefits of Building a Modular HomeModular homes are becoming very popular in today's real estate market. The benefits of modular homes are numerous. -
Southern Village: Revival of the Traditional Neighborhood DesignSouthern Village is a new urbanism community located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is a popular neighborhood. When you purchase a home in Southern Village, you purchase a lifestyle. -
Probiotics May Help Ease Colic Symptoms in InfantsA study found that colicky infants taking the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri were crying 146 minutes less daily at the end of 28 days. Could this be a colic cure?
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How Do We Know What the Earth's Interior is Like?If we can't drill to the center of the earth, how do we know what it is like? Are scientists guessing? This article answers that question. -
Differentiated Instruction and the Layered CurriculumIn today's classrooms, teachers are faced with the daunting task of dealing with a variety of ability levels, learning styles, and native languages. By using the Layered Curriculum, teachers are able to accommodate these various needs.
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The Prenatal Glucose Tolerance TestEvery pregnant woman should have a prenatal glucose tolerance screening performed as part of her prenatal care. The purpose of the glucose tolerance test is to determine the possibility of gestational diabetes. This article discusses what you should expect from the test. -
Qualities of an Outstanding TeacherAll outstanding educators share six important qualities.
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My Personal Philosophy of Education StatementMy educational philosophy is to facilitate learning, accommodate many modalities, to generate enthusiasm for the sciences, and to promote respect for all.
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How to Spy on Your Teenager and Why You ShouldThe world has become a dangerous place for teens, and teens have become sneakier. Here are some tips on how to spy on your teenage to keep them safe. -
Take Your Photos to the Next Level Using Adobe Photoshop : Converting Color to a Sepia ToneHave you ever wondered what a particular photo would look like in a sepia tone rather than in color? This is how to accomplish that goal using Adobe Photoshop CS2. -
Take Your Photos to the Next Level Using Adobe Photoshop : Enhancing with Selective ColorHave you ever seen hand colored black and white photographs and wish that you could create some of your own images that way? Here's how change a color photo to a black and white, then colorize it using Adobe Photoshop CS2. -
Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Linked to Breast Tissue Development in Prepubescent BoysThe New England Journal of Medicine has released the findings of a study that suggests that the use of lavender and tea tree oil in products may cause breast development in young boys. -
Surviving ColicColic is a mystery. However, here are some tips to help you get through this very trying stage.