Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Gap Year Programs Abroad: Global Citizen Year

What do you think?

Pearson - Prentice Hall Brief Review in United States History and Government

US History Regents Review Sheet

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

To my summer studies and fall 2015 students, please sign up for this course in June or July. It's free. Aim to complete the course by mid August. You'll need approximately 4 hours. I recommend that you enjoy each of the 4 sections, giving yourself a day or two in-between sections. If you are meeting with me this summer, then we'll discuss a section each week.

Cell Transport - Biology Video

Patrick Roisen from Stanford University explains cellular transport - active and passive.

Cell Function: Passive Transport

Watch the video, too.

Cellular Transport Animation

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

EOG Math 8 practice tests

Do you best, 8th graders. Get familiar with the format before you sit down to answer the questions. I wish you the best!

EOG English 8

Practice test. Take a look at the types of questions, 8th graders! I wish you well.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Speed Reading Lounge

Speaking of speed reading . .

Best Online Speed Reading Courses 2015

For most students, summer looms with possiblities! So, I challenge you to capitalize on your schedule by taking an online speed reading course this summer. High school and college students - this means you, rising freshman - do it! See what course fits you best.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Best reminder and task apps - we all need them!

Students, I'm searching for an app that will alert you about due dates. Quick and easy. Here's a recommended list. What do you think?

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Regents Prep U.S. History & Government: Multiple-Choice Questions

Great online review for civics and history students.

End-of-Course Test Review Links High School

MPHS EOC Blitz Study Sessions


MPHS Freshmen and Sophomores - FYI

EOC Blitz Sessions
(Targeted Review, Snacks & Prizes) 

English II Sessions
Dates:  May 27 & June 3
Times:  2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:  LA Building

Biology Sessions
Dates:  May 26-28, June 1 & June 2
Times:  2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:  CB Building

Math I Sessions
Dates:  May 29, May 30 & June 1-3
Times:  2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for all except May 30, which is 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:  Math Building

Please note that students will need to provide their own transportation in order to participate.  If you have questions, contact Allyson Davis, Assistant Principal (980-343-5800 ext. 4003929).  For additional subject specific questions and/or information, please contact your child's teachers.

Monday, May 11, 2015

The 27 Amendments with Mnemonic Aids flashcards | Quizlet

Amendments linked to A-Z

ADHD and ODD: Dealing with Your Child's Anger

"Signs of ODD can be seen in a child's behavior toward his primary caregiver. The defiant behavior may spread to a secondary caregiver and to teachers or other authority figures, but if it appears in a child with ADHD, ODD will appear within two years of an ADHD diagnosis.

 If a child does start to become defiant, there is an easy way to tell whether that behavior is a consequence of ADHD or is a sign of ODD. 'ADHD isn't a problem with starting a task, it's a problem with finishing a task,' says Russell Barkley, Ph.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. 'If a child can’t start a task, that's ODD.'"


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Time Management Strategies for ADHD Teens: Be a Time Cop

Challenged by time? I know that I can be! Take a look and find 1 or 2 strategies you'd like to experiment with to help you do the things you really want/need to do.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Adjective Clauses (Relative Clauses)

Need practice and diagramming help?  See how to use the relative pronouns - that, which, who, whose, whom, whoever, whomever, whichever - to build stronger sentences.