K-12 Basics

How to Make a Time Line

By eHow Education Editor

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A time line can be a valuable tool in history and English classes. Time lines can be used as a visual aid during a presentation on either an event in history or the events that occurred in a novel. Time lines can also be used as a study guide to ... more »

How to Make a Tornado Tube for a Science Fair Project

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Science projects are fun to do. Did you know that you can make a Tornado in a Bottle? The Tornado Tube was originally created as a junior high science project by Craig C. Burnham in 1969. What started out as a hydraulic timing device turned ... more »

How to Make Cheap Gifts for Your Students

By Kurt Schwengel

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As a teacher since 1996 I think it's always nice when the teacher gives the students a token of their appreciation. I make these CD's for a holiday and end-of-the-year gift for my students. Most students will treasure these gifts no matter what ... more »

How to Make Handmade Vocabulary Flash Cards

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Memorization is an important part of learning new vocabulary words. By making your own vocabulary flash cards you increase your level of interactivity with new words which helps make the memorization process easier. Also, if you choose to color ... more »

How to Make Multiplication Homework Fun

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Starting in second or third grade, children are expected to learn their multiplication tables. Many teachers require students to practice at home. However, just plugging away at boring old flashcards doesn't inspire much fun and learning. Here ... more »

How to Measure Volume

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Volume is the measure of how much space an object takes. Many people use volume as a term to describe liquids. Other objects can have volume measured, though. Here's how to measure the volume of any object. .. more »

How to Memorize the Periodic Table

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Many high school or college classes require memorization of at least the first half of the table, as this is where the most common elements are found. Memorizing the Periodic Table might seem like a daunting task. As with any memorization task, ... more »

How to Mentally ADD or SUBTRACT a whole number and a fraction

By Z-MATH

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In many mathematics tests, precious time is wasted in solving many problems that include basic operations with fractions. Time can be saved if these operations are performed mentally. For example...how to ADD ... 7 + (3 / 8) and how to ... more »

How to MULTIPLY or DIVIDE two MIXED-FRACTIONS QUICKLY

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In many Timed Math Tests there are certain problems that directly or indirectly have the operations of MULTIPLICATION or DIVISION of MIXED-FRACTIONS. This article will show how to do these operations QUICKLY... more »

How to Pick Out a Gift for a Teacher

By Kurt Schwengel

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Choosing a gift for a teacher can be a challenge. My advice (as both a teacher and parent) is to adhere to the old saying, "It's the thought that counts." And nothing says, "I did not put any thought into this gift" like a mug. I am not sure ... more »

How to Prevent Plagiarism When Writing an Essay

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Plagiarism occurs when a writer uses another writer's words, sentences or ideas as their own. In this technological age, plagiarism is more rampant than ever. To make sure you don't plagiarize while writing your essay, follow the steps below... more »

How to Read Comic Books

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Comics are a fascinating medium of literature that is often overlooked as just Sunday morning entertainment. Reading a comic book actually uses many more advanced reading strategies and can engage people into reading stories who might not ... more »

How to remember the differences between latitude and longitude.

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Latitude and longitude each start with the same letters, but go different directions. Remembering a few things will help keep them strait... more »

How to Research Chester A. Arthur

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Chester A. Arthur was the 21st president of the United States and became president upon James Garfield's assassination. To learn how he led the nation after this tragedy, follow these steps... more »

How to Research Franklin Pierce

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Franklin Pierce was the 14th president of the United States and the first elected president not to be re-nominated by his party. Follow these steps to learn more about him... more »

How to Research Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States and became the youngest president at 42 when William McKinley was assassinated. He was the first great conservationist president, a reflection of a life spent outdoors. Follow these ... more »

How to Say "I Love You, Dad" in Ten Languages

By MadelineP

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This Father's Day, use foreign languages to tell Dad you love him. Make an international Father's Day card and let him know he's the greatest dad in the world!.. more »

How to Say Colors in Italian

By Paul McDaniel

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When reading, writing, listening to, or speaking Italian, you will often hear or need to use colors to describe something. Knowing the color words in Italian will therefore come in handy and will help you to better describe people, places, ... more »

How to Study Basketball in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love playing basketball, so why not introduce a basketball thematic unit into your classroom? During this unit the kids will learn to skip count by 2's, even and odd numbers, basketball vocabulary and a ton of gross motor skills. They will ... more »

How to Study Third-Grade Math

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With the discovery of addition and subtraction behind them, third-grade students are required to tackle multiplication and division and other practical math skills like fractions, measurements, time and money. Use creative approaches to help them ... more »

How to Teach Geometric Area to Kids

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Math can be a confusing subject for some children. Teach your kids geometric area and make learning fun. Area is the surface measurement of an object or what is inside the square like the yard inside the fence. Use these tips to teach geometric ... more »

How to Teach Greater Than and Less Than Using Dinosaurs

By Kurt Schwengel

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Teaching Greater Than/Less Than can be really easy and thematic! I teach this concept during my dinosaur thematic unit. Here are the steps... more »

How to Teach Teenagers Film Making

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been teaching film making to teens and tweens for several years, and now I would like to share some tips with you. Kids love making movies, but they need direction--they will make the same mistakes over and over without proper instruction... more »

How to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike

By pdmick

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School-aged kids learn to ride two-wheeled bikes at vastly different stages in their development. Some can ride on two wheels as early as two years of age, when others will be well into second or third grade before it happens for them. ... more »

How to Teach Your Class About Picasso

By Kurt Schwengel

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Pablo Picasso is generally synonymous with art, so every child should be exposed to his work. Aside from just learning facts about him, they should experience his work by recreating their own art in his style. There is an amazing website ... more »

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