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How to Calculate Microgram Per Minute

When trying to control the minute-by-minute administration of a quantity, it is necessary to calculate the micrograms per minute. This calculation is used often in chemical labs during experimentation as well as by medical professionals when administering drugs to patients via a volumetric pump. For

Science Activities on Invertebrates

Snails are one of many invertebrates students study using science activities.caracol image by XimoFoto from Fotolia.comFrom the crayfish of the bayou to a bloodsucking leech, there are a variety of science activities on invertebrates in the form of teacher-led observations, research...

Different Methods to Help People Learn Spanish

Horses for courses is the term that springs to mind to best describe this article that covers the different course materials available to somebody wanting to learn Spanish. Each course benefits the student differently and choosing the right course is very important.

Online Learning and Its Impacts

The Internet has been put to yet another utility, as more and more students are switching to studying for their degrees, a process that is part of a global industry by the name of online learning. In a nutshell, internet learning is any combination of education methods using digital tools. Online le

How to Start a Program at School

Fifteen million kids have no place to go after school, according to the Afterschool Alliance. Extracurricular school programs provide group support and a sense of belonging for students. Young people discover talents they didn't know existed. States are slashing education budgets, and school distric

The Role of Accountability in Classroom Management

Accountability is a crucial element for the effectiveness of any family, business, political system or--classroom. To maintain a positive environment in your classroom at all times, you are going to have to make students accountable for every action or behavior that does not contribute to that envir

August Playwriting Contests

List of playwriting contests for the month of August. Includes: BMI Workshop, Kennedy Center's New Visions, and the Yale Drama Series.

Fire Prevention Week Activities for Children

Invite a firefighter to speak in your classroom during Fire Prevention Week.fireman after hard work image by Igor Murtazin from Fotolia.comFire Prevention Week is a dedicated time when schools review basic fire safety facts. Do not assume children know what to do in case of a fire. Open...

Emperor Tiberius II

Tiberius was adopted by his predecessor and made a caesar before rising to status of emperor.

Henry in His Prime

Portrait of Henry at about age 40 by Joos van Cleeve.

Landmark Education - For a Better Life

Knowing your inner most emotions and thoughts allows you to connect with the people around you. Unless you do not come to terms, your bonds with others might be weak and you might lack confidence ...

What Is Tagua?

To shoot or not to shoot, it's not really a question. Ivory is beautiful and sought after, but the price of obtaining it from traditional animal sources is beyond the true worth of the ivory. There are other options, including recycling old ivory and harvesting new from other sources, such as the ta

Games to Learn Nouns and Verbs

Even though they are the foundation of our language, parts of speech can be tough, and students can have a difficult time deciding which is which. According to a study done at the University of California, Irvine, "games can be used within lectures to improve the participation and motivation of stud

Digital K-12 Education Plan

Stepping out of traditional means of education and stepping into the new age of technology combined education is simple and easy. Many children are pushed to the next grade by teachers who mean well but do not have the tools necessary to successfully assist each student.

Interactive High School Activities

The interactive classroom offers many benefits for your students. When your lesson plans hold everyone's attention, students learn quicker, and memory retention improves. Elementary teachers have caught on to this trend, planning art projects, having students participate in role-playing...