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Understanding Phylogeny: A System for Classification in Biology: Earth's Family Tree

Sylvia Cini
Categories : Science facts & homework help

Biologists use phylogeny in a variety of ways in order to understand how different species are related through adaption and evolution.

What Is a Phylogenetic Tree? Learn More About Biology, Evolution, and the Study of Evolutionary History

jciotta
Categories : Science facts & homework help

Scientists use phylogenetic trees to help them study how different species are connected. Did you know that human beings and cats may share a common …

A Basic Guide for How to Plan a Lesson

Doritsas
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

The beginning, middle and end of a lesson should naturally flow and successfully engage students. This article provides educators with a step-by-step …

Adaptive Hardware for Computers Helps Children With Autism Build Skills

Dr. Deborah Cutter
Categories : Teaching students with neurological disorders

Computers can prove extremely useful as learning tools for students with autism. Find out all about the benefits and some of the hardware you might …

Concepts of Print: How to Teach Word Recognition to Kindergarteners

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

When teaching early readers to learn words, the teacher can write each word in a different color to help the students to distinguish between words. …

Creating a Filmstrip by Kids

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

With advancing technology, schools find that they have literally hundreds of no-longer used filmstrips lying around. Don’t throw them …

Creating a Lesson Plan: Sample Formats for New Teachers

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

New to teaching and still having trouble creating great lesson plans? Even if you’ve been teaching for a few years, this tip will help you …

Early Adolescence: Jean Piaget's Formal Operational Thought

Jacqueline Chinappi
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

In the previous article we looked at the psychological effects of physical development during early adolescence. This article will cover Jean …

Easy and Quick Communication Games for Students

Suzanne Florin
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

With the return to class approaching, you could probably use a few good ideas for getting to know your students and helping your class to bond. This …

Learn to Multiply Binomials in Algebra Using the FOIL Method. Includes Practice Questions & Answers

Joli Ballew
Categories : Help with math homework

The FOIL method is an old standard for multiplying two binomials. You use FOIL to multiply binomials similar to this: (3x+2)(4x-1). This will take you …