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"I missed the bus... nothing ever goes my way." "My science teacher wants to see me... I must be in trouble." These are the thoughts of a high school student named James. You wouldn't know it from his thoughts, but James is actually pretty popular and gets decent grades.

What's the best way to teach writing? The experts have many answers -- and they often contradict each other. In contrast to the thousands of studies on effective methods for teaching reading and mathematics, there are relatively few rigorous studies on writing instruction. That's partly because

October, 2014 Today, TED-Ed launched a clickable periodic table with videos on every element. This work is a fruit of a partnership between TED-Ed and Brady Haran, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Numberphile. The purpose behind this period table is to provide students with both a refresher and a study aid to help them better understand the different chemical elements and their properties.

October8 , 2014 As a language-based disorder, dyslexia is often associated with speech problems, word recognition and spelling difficulties. Dyslexic people are not abnormal people. They are like anybody else. They have learning capabilities and are able to achieve and perform better when provided with the necessary kind of help and the right environment to thrive in.

This was on 60 minutes tonight. It looks like it costs $20, but would probably be a great project for some kids- science and psychology. It has you do a series of scientific tests/experiments with your dog, then it explains how your dog thinks etc. Playing science-based games with your dog helps reveal your pet's cognitive style. Discover that Dognition Profile to connect in a new way and build your relationship.

One of the most common questions math teachers hear from their students is, "why does this matter?" They are constantly trying to convince students that math is useful and could help them in their everyday lives. But it can be a tough sell. Word problems alone often feel contrived and students see right through them.