Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work | Video on TED.com

"We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity."

Saturday, December 15, 2012

American History & Government Home Page

Select a chapter. Scan notes. Scroll to the bottom to take the QUIZZES!

World Map - World War II Axis Vs Allied Powers

WWII Allies and Axis Powers

Description of the Allies and Axis Powers

Mrs. Mackay's History Site

Lecture notes, ppts, outlines, quiz and semester reviews

Historic Supreme Court Cases

'Short background explanations for the cases.

U.S. History Links - Colonialism through JFK vs. LBJ

WWII Ends

WWII Begins

Cold War Begins

Cold War Ends

Monday, December 3, 2012

Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are | Video on TED.com

Students! Please view this TED talk and watch how your life unfolds as you change your body language.

"Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions."


Vocabulary World History December 2012 CCDS 9th flashcards | Quizlet

Vocabulary list: Patronize to Coherent. Study well.