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The 5 Best Brain Training Learning Software Programs Online

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Brain training games are a great way to promote higher level thinking skills in students, but finding the right activities to practice these skills …

Tips for Teaching Students How to Use a Triple-Beam Balance to Find the Mass of an Object

Elizabeth Engel
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Need to teach your students how to find the mass of an object using a triple beam balance? This guide will give you a clear and concise teaching …

Umbrella Schools in Maryland for Homeschooling

Sandi Johnson
Categories : Homeschool regulations & legal issues

When you make the choice to homeschool, be sure to familiarize yourself with the laws in your state regarding the process. In Maryland, homeschooling …

Getting to Know You Activities for Middle or High School Homeroom

Pamela Rice-Linn
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

Try these getting to know you activities on the first day of school or halfway through the year. It’s never too late to learn more about the people …

Homeschool Resource Centers: A Guide for Parents

Janelle Martel
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

Being the sole provider of your child or children’s education can sometimes be overwhelming, not to mention a financial burden. Luckily, there …

How to Find the Mass of an Object: Study Guide

Sylvia Cini
Categories : Help with math homework

Finding the mass of an object is a simple matter of understanding matter. Read this study guide to find out more about this fundamental scientific …

Math Interventions for Special Needs Students: Ideas and Strategies

Sharon Dominica
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Looking for resources on math interventions for Special Education? Find out more about making math realistic and practical for children with special …

Teaching Children About Poverty: At Home and Abroad

Laura Latzko
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Young people have often heard the word “poverty,” but they do not really understand what it means. School activities can give them a better …

Types of Cells in the Human Body and Their Uses: A Study Guide

Katherine Barrington
Categories : Science facts & homework help

There are hundreds of different types of cells in the human body and their uses are very specific to each type of cell. Each type performs a specific …

Using a Mathematics Assessment Tool for Observation with Fractions

Margo Dill
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

During a fraction unit in primary grades, students use manipulatives and drawings to understand fraction concepts. This assessment tool guides …