Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Study Blue

Students! Aren't you glad you were born in the age of technology? Try StudyBlue. It's Quizlet with a whole new twist.
Thanks for the recommendation, Jack!

Literary Devices

Terms, definitions, and examples.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Staples® Accel® Spine Guard™ Notebook, 3 Subject, 8-1/2" x 11" | Staples®

Supply alert! This spiral notebook is a must have! It comes in 1, 2, 3, and 5 subjects. Each notebook has pockets and blank calendars. As of July 16, 2012, the notebook is on sale at your local Staples.

Rye Barcott's TED | Profile

What's TED?  A non-profit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading in Technology, Entertainment and Design since 1984. Rye Barcott is a TED Fellow. Look here to learn more.



Sunday, July 8, 2012

Home of CELLS alive!

Fantastic interactive study site where students can learn the shapes and functions of plant and animal cell organelles.

Study Skills and Study Tips and More

Practical reminders. This website offers grammar, writing, testing, and reading reminders. Good for upper elementary and middle school students.

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learner- Study Skills

Get active when you study. Take a look at these strategies. Which ones do you use?

Visual Learner - Study Skills

Take a look at this list. Do you use these strategies to help you learn?

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg has me thinking about routines and patterns. I'm planning to include discussions about the routine paradigm in my work with students (and self!) this fall.

World History Test I - The First Civilizations to 1492

Multiple choice. 100 questions. Divided into sections. Correct answers shown.