Online Free Science Tutoring For 5th Grade - Where to Find the Best Sites

Online Free Science Tutoring For 5th Grade - Where to Find the Best SitesIf you are seeking online free science tutoring for 5th grade, I can tell you that there are more than a few online sites out there that are free. These sites typically have interactive teaching features as well as resources to help you build your own classroom set up. If you are a parent looking for science-based projects for your child, I would suggest you take a look at some of these sites to see what they can offer you.One of the most popular sites for science online tutoring for 5th grade is the Science Magic Tutor. This site has a variety of interesting topics and activities for your child. They even offer a personalized learning environment that is interactive with your child's classmates.The Learning Development Lab is another popular site for free science online tutoring for 5th grade. Their goal is to help make sure that you and your child have all the tools and resources you need to accomplish your go als. They have activities for nearly every subject matter and educational videos and forums where you can talk with other parents and teachers.If you like puzzles and board games then take a look at the Create Space. You can use their activities to engage your child in learning while giving them some entertainment as well.Many parents like the ability to customize the course they send your child and make sure that their preferences are met. One great feature for students who are visual learners is a student survey. If you know how to write, you will be able to create your own surveys.If you want to learn more about biology online tutoring for 5th grade, you should check out several sites on the subject. You will find sites like Webquest, Scientific Reading Lab, and numerous others. Of course you want to see if the site you choose has anything relevant to your child's interest.Although there are many great online science tutoring sites for 5th grade, the best ones are not always easy to find. When you do find them, it's important to make sure that you take a look at the level of interactivity so that you can see your child's progress firsthand.

Musicians Protect Your Most Valuable Asset

Musicians Protect Your Most Valuable Asset Suzy S. Great news music festival season is just around the corner! With SXSW kicking off today, and spring officially on its way (dont forget Daylight Saving Time on Sunday!), music lovers have a lot to look forward to in the next several months. Do you remember the first concert you ever attended?   Theres nothing quite like the thrill of being surrounded by hundreds of fans like yourself, and hearing your favorite band live on stage.   Now imagine that for three or four days straight. And with so many great festivals to choose from, fans all around the U.S. can join in on the fun. So take your pick will you be drinking in the music, art, fashion and films at SXSW? Fending off the April showers at Coachella, or breaking out your cowboy boots for Stagecoach? Throwing up your umbrella for Seattles Sasquatch in May? Whatever makes your toe tap, music festivals are the ultimate experience as a music fan. That being said, its also important to protect your most valuable asset: your ears. As a musician, your ears are important to your craft and your career, so it makes sense to take care of them.   Earplugs may not be the coolest, but you may be thanking yourself in forty years when you still can recognize perfect pitch!   And its important for everyone: not only as a fan in the audience, but when youre performing on stage whether youre in a heavy metal band or a classical orchestra.   Studies have shown that most musicians, after years of exposure, have at least one sign of hearing loss. Read on for a few ideas to consider when it comes to protecting your hearing, as originally published over at Livestrong.com: 1. Earplugs for Musicians Earplugs are a great way to reduce noise and protect against hearing damage. For the musician, though, it gets a bit complicated. If they just needed to block noise, a wad of toilet paper would do. But, the musician needs to reduce noise and still hear the quality of the music. Luckily, theres an earplug for that. Special musicians earplugs reduce the noise but retain the richness of the music. They do this by using unique filters that lower the overall sound level, but still capture the full range of musical notes. Musicians earplugs can be bought in standard, one-size-fits-all models or can be custom made by an audiologist. 2. Drummers Headphones Drummers are a special breed. With unstoppable rhythm, theyre constantly tapping on this or whacking on that. But a drummers ears are also taking a beating. Even in practice. So, a little prevention is in order. Practice headphones can reduce the noise level of drums by over 20 decibels. These headphones are made of a hard outer shell and a soft inner cushion, and they cover the entire ear. While no self-respecting drummer would be caught dead with these on stage, theyre the perfect answer for practice sessions. 3. Musical Mutes You dont have to be a rocker to ruin your hearing. Even classical musicians are at risk, with violins and violas being two of the worst offenders. Violin and viola players usually have hearing loss in their left ears, because they hold the instrument next to that side of their head while they play. But theres help. Devices known as mutes help deaden the vibrations and soften the sounds. These devices usually fit over the bridge of the instrument and are made of metal, rubber or wood. Thoughts, questions or comments?   What other topics would you like to see included in the future?   Let us know by leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Like these posts?   Sign up to receive daily updates right to your inbox!   Click here to subscribe. Photo by Upshaw Imagery.

Why Do Kids with ADHD Struggle with Transitions

Why Do Kids with ADHD Struggle with Transitions For many kids with ADHD the most difficult times of the day are those that happen when they are transitioning from one activity to another. At school, it may be when they are ending an academic period and getting ready to head to art class or to lunch. Or it may be during more subtle transitions, like when they are moving from circle time on the rug to classwork at their desk. At home, challenging transitions come up when a child needs to settle down for homework time after playing video games, or when they need to transition into their bedtime routine. Transitions are so much a part of our daily lives that they arent something we spend much time thinking about. In general, we tend to assume that transitioning between activities is something that is easy for kids, and it should go smoothly most of the time. In reality, transitioning between activities is anything but simple, especially for kids with ADHD. Why? Transitions tap into several cognitive skills simultaneously and these happen to be the very cognitive skills (or executive functioning skills) that are areas of weakness for kids with ADHD. Lets look at the different steps required for successful transitions and the cognitive skills associated with each step. Stopping an activity. Before a child can transition to a new activity they first need to stop the activity theyre doing already. This may seem simple enough, especially if the activity isnt particularly enjoyable. However, for kids with ADHD stopping or inhibiting an ongoing behavior can be very challenging. This is because the same cognitive skills that are used to put on the breaks and stop an impulsive behavior like calling out in class or grabbing something they want out of their friends hands, are the very same skills that they need to use when abruptly stopping an activity. Putting on the breaks more difficult at certain times than at others. Its particularly challenging when a child with ADHD is hyper-focused on an activity, when the activity is something thats particularly rewarding (like screen time), or when the upcoming activity is something they would prefer to avoid (like a writing assignment or bedtime). Starting a new activity. After a child with ADHD has successfully stopped his or her previous activity, he or she is now faced with the task of initiating a new one. This can be something fairly simple, like lining up by the classroom door, or something more complicated, like starting homework. Either way, it requires the child to tap into his or her cognitive skills related to initiating a new activity. For many kids with ADHD particularly those with the inattentive subtype - initiating a new activity can be overwhelming and exhausting. Not surprisingly, the less rewarding the new activity, the harder it is for a kid with ADHD to muster up the mental resources needed to get started on the new task. Following multi-step instructions (quickly). Starting a new activity often involves following multiple steps in a specific order. If the transition isnt routine, these steps can be a lot for a child with ADHD to process - especially if the instructions are presented verbally and very quickly. Why? Most kids with ADHD have weaknesses in either working memory (the ability to hold information in your short- term memory, and then manipulate this information in your mind) or processing speed (the ability to process information quickly). Some kids with ADHD have weaknesses in both areas. As a result, they may not have fully processed the necessary instructions making it nearly impossible for them to transition successfully. Managing a chaotic environment. Transition points are often the most chaotic times of the day. Imagine 25 kids shuffling papers, chatting with their neighbors, racing to their cubbies, grabbing all their things and lining up at the door for lunch. Now imagine trying to block out this noise while you struggle to stop your activity and follow a sequence of steps that youve only half-processed. When you look at from this perspective its easier to see why kids with ADHD literally get lost in the shuffle and struggle to follow through. Coping flexibly with changes in a routine. Not all transitions are planned. Things come up at school and at home that require kids to be flexible and adjust to a new routine on the fly. For kids with ADHD who struggle with cognitive flexibility, quickly wrapping their head around even small changes can be a big challenge. Managing frustration and emotions. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, dealing with transitions requires managing emotions and dealing frustration. Kids may feel upset because they dont want to stop the fun activity that theyve been doing. Or they may feel frustrated because they didnt have enough time to finish everything theyd hoped to accomplish. They may feel overwhelmed by all of the noise and activity in the room or feel a sense of dread about the upcoming activity. Regulating emotions and tolerating frustration are areas of weakness for most kids with ADHD. Compared to other kids their same age, its not uncommon for kids with ADHD to have emotion regulation skills that are about 2 years behind. This means that at times of transition, the expectations placed on a childs emotional capacity may exceed their actual ability level. Understanding the underlying challenges that make it difficult for kids with ADHD to navigate transitions throughout the day is the first step in ultimately making transitions easier for the child (as well as their parents and teachers). In my next post Ill provide concrete steps you can take to provide the support a child with ADHD needs to transition between activities successfully. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Ten Awesome Memory Techniques for Standardized Test Taking

Ten Awesome Memory Techniques for Standardized Test Taking Improving Academic Performance Sometimes test preparation requires memorization. For example, the SAT and GRE require building your vocabulary. Here are some tried and true memory techniques. The Roman Technique This technique involves setting what you want to remember to the layout of something you’re very familiar with, like your childhood home or route to school. So imagine, for example, that you want to remember your to-do list. Say your first item was to telephone the GRE board to set your test appointment. You might visualize your front door opening but having tons of phones blocking the passage way. Say your second thing on your to-do list is to buy paper. You could imagine your hallway with paper in the picture frames instead of the portraits that normally went there. The idea is to walk through your home putting what you want to remember along the route. Because our spatial memory is more long term memory versus short term memory, this helps us organize and remember the data. Study in the Same Place Studies have shown that studying in the same place where you take the test helps memory. We know this isn’t possible for the tests like the GRE and SAT. Luckily, just imagining the place you usually study while taking the test can help you remember the material you were studying. Take Frequent Breaks Researcher has shown that you remember the beginning and end of studying the most, so by taking a break every 20 minutes or so there can be multiple beginnings and ends. Chunking Chunking involves lumping things together when you can. For example, is it easier to remember 3-1-7-2-1-4 or think 3/17 and 2/14- St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day? Practice Retrieving the Memory Recent research has shown people remember things best when they practice retrieving the memory. The retrieval of memory leads to better memorization than focusing on storing the memory. Make the Memory Bizarre It is easier to remember something if you think of something strange. For example, if you want to remember the left anterior descending artery on the heart, you could picture a bunch of young boys (“LAD”s) crawling all around the heart. Use All of Your Senses If you are trying to learn something, bring as many senses into it as you can. How does it look, feel, smell, sound etc.? Focus On What You’re Trying to Learn It takes eight seconds of extreme concentration on average to imprint a memory. Make sure you study somewhere with very little distractions so that you can focus completely on what you are trying to learn. Rhyme Rhyming the information makes it easier to memorize. For example, if you were trying to memorize the definition of alacrity (which is cheerful readiness) you might think: “Someone with alacrity has the capacity to do tasks happily and succeed academically and financially.” Know the Key Points Research has shown that outlining can help a lot with memorization because it boils down the information to key points. It can also be helpful to have an image with the most important points exaggerated or use a different color for the most important points. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

5 Reasons to Not Buy the New iPhone 5

5 Reasons to Not Buy the New iPhone 5 Photo by medithIT via Flickr.com 2)  It’s not an innovative technological upgrade After the presentation for the iPhone 5 was over, many technology journalists scratched their heads, asking, “Is that it?” While the new iPhone is an improvement over past iterations, there is no significant jump in technology. The presentation showed nothing new, groundbreaking, or innovative. There was no Siri or vastly improved camera features. iOS6 isn’t a major upgrade over iOS5. Quadcore processors? Welcome to 2011, Apple. It’s a new phone, but technically, at this point, it’s just playing catch up with Android. 3)  Samsung may be suing Apple While Apple has been busy collecting the billion dollars won in a patent-infringement case against Samsung, it looks like Samsung might be looking to retaliate. Samsung seems to be making the claim that Apple has infringed on their patents concerning 4G LTE technology. What does this mean for the consumer? While we don’t know the full extent of what could happen, it’s certainly possible that the iPhone 5 could be pulled from stores just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab. 4)  The design is outdated While the new iPhone is thinner and lighter than its predecessors, it’s still the same old iPhone design. For a company that prides itself so much on ingenuity and balance in design, this is really becoming stale. It’s not a companywide movement; however, just take a look at the constantly evolving iPod Nano line. While the screen size has finally been enlarged, at 4”, it’s still a tiny screen compared to most competitors’ phones. 5)  The iPhone 4S is still a great phone With the release of the iPhone 5, the 4S will likely see a price drop. If you really want an iPhone that bad, it’s probably worth it to just get the 2011 model. It doesn’t have 4G LTE, but it’s got Siri, a great camera, and a rock-solid operating system. The iPhone 5 simply is not a good enough improvement to justify its price.

Chinese students! Prepare for the CET4 with italki and Memrise!

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[Translated from Chinese] Chinese students! Prepare for the CET4 with italki and Memrise! italki has teamed up with our friends at Memrise and created the italki.com CET4 course for our  Chinese users!  Memrise is an online learning community where one can learn almost anything in the world, including language, entirely for free! italki has created a course on Memrise called the italki.com CET4 course!    This course is for our Chinese users who want to pass the CET4 test.  The College English Test, better known as the CET, is the national English as a foreign language test in China. Its the most important foreign language test for Chinese students trying to get into college and postgraduate programs! Now you can get the italki.com CET4  course  on Android phone or Android tablet device to prepare for your college English test! How do I get it? Just follow these simple steps to start preparing for the CET4: 1. Install the Memrise ??? (Chinese version) For Android Phone or Android Tablet  (Sorry this is only available on Android for now) Currently our  italki.com CET4  course is only available on the  Wan Dou Jia Android Market  ???????.  Download and install the Memrise Android App (if you dont have it already!) by clicking on the link:  http://www.wandoujia.com/search?key=memrise Create a new Memrise user account 2. Select and load the italki.com CET4 course After installing Memrise, select a new course for learning English and youll see the  italki.com CET4  course.    Select that course and it will load the course content onto your phone.   Note: This is a large course with over 25 levels so it may take some time to load up. 3. Start Learning the CET4! Our recommendation is to study for a little bit everyday rather than huge chunks in one go. Regular review is very helpful for learning, and the italki.com CET4 on Memrise is designed to help people who can spare a few minutes for learning quite regularly. Optimally, shoot for 15-30 minutes a day. So what are you waiting for?  Download Memrise today and get the italki.com CET4 course now!  

Nibras International School

Nibras International School Nibras International School NIS is part of ISP Education Group International Schools Partnership which is a global educational group has 33 schools around the world, working in NIS makes you part of this global family and entitles you for a global mobilization. NIS is an American Curriculum school based in Dubai Investment Park that was established in 2005. The school is co-educational catering for students from KG1 to Grade 12 utilizing the AERO curriculum (American Education Reaches Out) and it has NEASC accreditation. Students in high school are offered Advanced Placement courses and we have partnership agreements with the American University in Dubai, Canadian University in Dubaiand the University of Balamand. NIS students are fortunate to have such large outdoor areas, especially for Dubai, each school has itsown grassed outdoor area, there is a full-size football pitch, two swimming pools, two libraries and many more amazing facilities catering for the current number of 930 students. View our Brochure