50 Most Viewed
"Education" Articles of All-Time

1	The Surprising History and Origin of Corn Flakes(r) Written by: Aaliyah Ferris | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | Word Count: 402 | Page Views: 18170 | Votes: 46 | Rating: 2.78 Corn Flakes(r), the quintessential American-born breakfast cereal complemented perfectly with strawberries, banana slices and, of course, milk, has surprising origins.
2	The Importance Of Memorizing The Times Tables Written by: Susan Jarema | Distributed: 2007-12-05 | Word Count: 824 | Page Views: 15676 | Votes: 44 | Rating: 3.27 Students who have mastered multiplication gain a solid foundation in mathematics that will help them throughout middle school, high school and beyond. The following are the answer to common questions that parents ask in my multiplication workshops.
3	A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-06 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 8858 | Votes: 35 | Rating: 2.06 Think about the phrase, a good teacher never stops learning. What does that phrase mean to you?
4	The Twelve Math Days of Christmas - Easy As Pi! Written by: Susan Jarema | Distributed: 2007-12-17 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 4634 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.08 The holidays are almost here, the kids will be at home and families spending more time together. Here's your chance to make your family time a learning time by incorporating math into your busy holiday schedule. Math can be found in all sorts of activities we do in this season. Learning to combine math in your daily routine is one of the best ways to help your child develop strong math skills. Here are 12 great ways to combine math in your Christmas activities.
5	The Types of Fountains Found in Florence, Italy Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-09 | Word Count: 833 | Page Views: 4631 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.09 There were two broad classes of Tuscan water fountains known in the 1500's: the freestanding or "isolated" type, designed for the center of a piazza, court, or garden; and the "engaged" or wall fountain, placed against a wall at the end of a square or courtyard.
6	Ancient Bible References to Date Palm Trees, Phoenix dactylifera Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-11-09 | Word Count: 1485 | Page Views: 4053 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.92 References to Date Palms from the Bible.
7	Pi Day, March 14, Is Party Time for Math Fans! Written by: Susan Jarema | Distributed: 2008-03-10 | Word Count: 579 | Page Views: 4042 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 Susan Jarema, founder of Googol Learning always looks for ways to make math more exciting for children. March 14, pi day, is also Albert Einstein's birthday, which offers math lovers the chance to discuss famous discoveries that have been proved through mathematics.
8	Discover How Hollywood Met the American Old West in Real Life Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | Word Count: 1381 | Page Views: 3466 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 No matter how what they might call it, many look upon the American Old West as a wild and dangerous place that existed in the last half of the 1800's in the American Frontier, west of the Mississippi River in the United States. This article explores the history of the 101 Ranch Rodeo and Oklahoma's role in the early history of the United States.
9	History of Introduced Fruits into America - Native American Fruit Trees and Hybrid Fruit Tree Improvements Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-28 | Word Count: 1461 | Page Views: 2855 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92 A history of fruits introduced into America, as well as others.
10	I Left my Homework at Home! Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-12-06 | Word Count: 385 | Page Views: 2702 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Strategies to help students eliminate excuses and be prepared for school everyday.
11	Homework: Multi-Tasking Or Distracting? Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-03-09 | Word Count: 523 | Page Views: 2552 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.90 Learn how to reduce homework time by reducing distractions. A high school student shares her tips on how she cut her daily homework time in half.
12	How to Study for a Math Test: A practical action plan that will help you prepare for math tests. Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-10-31 | Word Count: 544 | Page Views: 2376 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 3.40 When I was a student and teachers would say, "Study for your math test!" I would think, "How do I 'study' for a math test?" I now realize that 'study' is the wrong verb. You really need to 'practice' for a math test.
13	Why Taking the GED Test Seriously is Crucial Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-21 | Word Count: 796 | Page Views: 2321 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.21 The GED test is run by the American Council of Education and is also known as the General Education Development test. The GED consists of five main sections which are science, social studies, language arts reading, language arts writing and mathematics. By practicing your skills in each of the following subjects you dramatically increase your chances of passing the GED test with flying colors.
14	A Funny Thing About Extinctions – The History Of The Taino's Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-06-07 | Word Count: 1725 | Page Views: 2220 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 The truth is that it is not really funny. I am saddened by the extinction of many species and populations. The Great Spirit put all plants, insects, birds and animals on Mother Earth, because all have an important role to play in the grand scheme of life.
15	You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 538 | Page Views: 2039 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't familiar with it.
16	How To Take A Test: Learn How To Handle Test Anxiety And Become A Strategic Test-Taker. Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-04-23 | Word Count: 703 | Page Views: 1909 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 The following action plan will give you a greater sense of control during tests, which will allow you to be more relaxed and think more clearly. These tips are also good for most standardized tests.
17	Students: Increase Your Grades...Talk to Your Teachers Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | Word Count: 782 | Page Views: 1892 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.27 Most teachers see 90-170 students everyday, so students must stand out in the crowd! Learn the benefits of making a positive impression on your teachers and simple ways to make it happen.
18	Get In Touch With Your Native Heritage Today Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-07-03 | Word Count: 753 | Page Views: 1844 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.11 As a Native American, it can be hard to live in a nation where we are ignored for the most part. Our people are the true Native American people, but as we look upon our nation, we find that we have little presence and recognition in the nation's community
19	Why Does Homework Cause So Much Grief? Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-09-20 | Word Count: 1388 | Page Views: 1822 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.75 Most parents wonder with exasperation, "Why does homework cause such a major problem!?" In order to answer that question, it is important to consider many factors.
20	Homework; Staying Focused to Get it Done Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 831 | Page Views: 1794 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13 Strategies to help you avoid distractions and stay on-task with your homework.
21	Help Make Parenting Become a National Priority Written by: Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-11-29 | Word Count: 250 | Page Views: 1759 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40 Parents, teachers, heads of corporations and even the President of the United States are being urged to make effective parenting a national priority by signing a petition affirming the importance of advocating, celebrating and promoting effective parenting and parenting education.
22	Gear Up For Thanksgiving With Fall-Themed Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-09-23 | Word Count: 412 | Page Views: 1745 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 The holidays are fast upon us and your florist is undoubtedly beginning to display beautiful fall flower arrangements and products just in time for Thanksgiving. And, since florists who responded to a recent Society of American Florists (SAF) survey chimed in to say that 27% of them had higher Thanksgiving sales in 2005 than they did in 2004, you're bound to see an even greater offering of autumn beauty than you did last year.
23	Where Native American History Was Lost And Found Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-04-27 | Word Count: 1381 | Page Views: 1716 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 From the early days of European settlement in the America's, the relationship between the Europeans and our First Nation's people has been one of convenience for the European's. At times they would feast with our peoples with a great camaraderie, and at other times, they would war with our people and kill us without regard for civility.
24	No Need To Be Anglina Jolie To Find Treasure In A Tomb Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-28 | Word Count: 346 | Page Views: 1700 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.11 A recent discovery in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt proved that you don't need to be Angelina Jolie's character in the movie Tomb Raider to find treasure in a tomb. Archaeologists began their excavation in Luxor hoping to find a mummy, but when they opened the tomb they found a treasure of a very different kind-a garland of flowers entwined with gold.
25	Charlemagne Meets a Chinese Princess Written by: K T Ong | Distributed: 2007-02-28 | Word Count: 1027 | Page Views: 1700 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 Explores the interesting possibilities offered in certain recorded legends pertaining to the medieval ruler Charlemagne, mainly what interactions could take place between China and medieval Europe.
26	Homework; The Power of 'Positive' Consequences Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-02-07 | Word Count: 611 | Page Views: 1699 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.91 Learn how to use rewards to improve homework motivation and cooperation.
27	Back to School Bliss in 21 Days Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-07-10 | Word Count: 754 | Page Views: 1657 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 Tips for getting your school-year off to a relaxed and productive start. This action plan will guide you through a step-by-step approach for beginning a successful school year on the home-front.
28	Native Americans, the True Aboriginal Peoples Of North America Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-07-10 | Word Count: 774 | Page Views: 1630 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.67 For hundreds of years now, the Native Americans, indeed the true aboriginal peoples of the North American continent, have experienced multiple trials and tribulations at the hands of those who first came to settle this continent. Everything that they did throughout the harsh history of their relations with the aboriginal nations, only stood to benefit European settlers, not the First Nations of this great North American continent.
29	An Apple for the Teacher; A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-10-10 | Word Count: 811 | Page Views: 1607 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.67 Developing a positive relationship with your child's teachers will go a lot further than you might think. Discover how making connections with teachers can dramatically improve your child's education and learn simple ways to show your appreciation.
30	Native Americans Torn From Their Past: How Indigenous Native American people Faced Forced Resettlement Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | Word Count: 1326 | Page Views: 1607 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 For thousands of years, we native american people lived our lives at one with our lands and the animals that occupied our lands. Mother Earth gave us what we needed to survive, thrive and grow as a people, and we returned the favor by taking good care of our Mother Earth.
31	Understanding The Precious Culture Of The Hopi Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-06-28 | Word Count: 769 | Page Views: 1596 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 Hopi Indian is a term that means good, peaceful, or wise. The Hopi are descendants of the Southwestern Pueblo and similarly, they live off the many different variations of corn and depend on these food crops as their main source of food. Also in their gardens, observers will find beans, squash, melons, pumpkins, and fruit.
32	History Of Green Tea Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 988 | Page Views: 1570 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00 Green tea has a history that dates back thousands of years. Although this particular type of tea is only now gaining major notoriety in the West, it has been known to the Chinese and Japanese for centuries. This type of tea is less heavily processed than its counterpart made from the same leaves, but despite this fact, it has not been a heavy export from Asia until the past few years.
33	Immigration Fuels Canada's Multi-Cultural Growth As A Nation Written by: Marlon Harville | Distributed: 2007-05-17 | Word Count: 853 | Page Views: 1562 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.50 Immigration, the entrance of people into a country for the purpose of settling there, has always played a central role in Canada's history. In comparison to many other nations, immigration into Canada has generally been viewed as being much easier than in other countries. Canada as whole seems to be a favorable place for immigrants to gain naturalization.
34	Learning to Learn Written by: Jim Coe | Distributed: 2006-08-22 | Word Count: 1160 | Page Views: 1545 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 Strange as it seems, during my 16 years as a student, not one of my teachers discussed how to learn. Are you as interested in learning as me?
35	December Is The Month Of Christmas, The Poinsettia, And Britney Spears Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-06-30 | Word Count: 463 | Page Views: 1530 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22 Born December 2, 1981, pop princess Britney Spears was born not just in the month of Christmas, but also in the month of the poinsettia, which is December's birth flower.
36	Online Education and the Challenge of Motivation Written by: Timothy D. Arnold | Distributed: 2006-08-03 | Word Count: 610 | Page Views: 1516 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Getting an online education is both a very thrilling proposition and a challenging one as well. It is quite exciting to learn through a very new and non-traditional form of education and it offers a set of new challenges that would compel individuals to really immerse themselves in what they are doing.
37	Time Keeping and Weather Predictions Written by: Andy Lipps | Distributed: 2008-05-06 | Word Count: 865 | Page Views: 1511 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 In the mid 1700s, Ben Franklin published weather predictions in Poor Richard's Almanac (1732-1757), expressly for the purpose of helping farmers anticipate the way that their crops would be affected by the weather. Weather predication has changed a lot since the days of Ben Franklin, but those initial lessons about weather observations can be practiced by the average person, even at home.
38	Members Of The First Nations: Embrace Future Generations To Honor Your Ancestors And The Great Spirit Written by: Eagle Vale | Distributed: 2007-06-20 | Word Count: 605 | Page Views: 1478 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 As Native Americans, we share an experience. We share a belief in the Great Spirit, a respect for our ancestors and a community spirit that cannot be taken away from us, as our land has been since the 'settlement' of the Americas over five hundred years ago.
39	North Korea: A Global Threat Written by: Michael Laveen | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | Word Count: 428 | Page Views: 1469 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 Japan is now working with the United Nations, and the United States, having condemned their tests for some time, has asked for six-party talks with North Korea. This means, the United States, Japan, South Korea, China and Russia are all multilateral participants in the ensuing discussions.
40	How to Study For a Test Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2006-10-24 | Word Count: 940 | Page Views: 1456 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.62 How to Study for a Test: A practical action plan that will teach you how to maximize your brain's efficiency to effectively study for tests.
41	Homework - I Don't Have Time for It! Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-10-12 | Word Count: 733 | Page Views: 1446 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.20 Incomplete homework is the most common reason for failing grades among students. Learn how to overcome a major homework excuse, yet still have time for 'fun.'
42	Impacts On China - Green Tea And The Global Trade Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 880 | Page Views: 1415 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 5/19/2008 9:48PM China's love affair with green tea is believed to have begun thousands of years ago. It took centuries for the Chinese to share this secret with their neighbors in Japan and even longer for the country to begin exporting this bountiful crop to destinations all over the world.
43	Cultural Crossings: 10,000 Years of Memories Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-14 | Word Count: 1291 | Page Views: 1340 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80 The First Nations – literally, the first peoples here – likely began settling in Alberta as early as 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, after the glaciers that helped carve the Rocky Mountains and the prairies finally receded. In the south, peoples such as the Blackfoot, Blood and Peigan hunted the bison that in the early 19th century numbered some 40 million across the North American plains. Further north, First Nations such as the Woodland Cree and the Chipewyan took advantage of rivers and woodland to fish, and to hunt game such as moose and caribou.
44	Study Skills Are Boring! Or, Are They? Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | Word Count: 815 | Page Views: 1328 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.00 In our current 'Information Age,' study skills have an important role to play in our middle schools and high schools. Explore what they are --and are not-- and how they can empower our next generation.
45	Organizing Students: The Cure for Morning Mayhem Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2007-09-11 | Word Count: 632 | Page Views: 1320 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 A simple step that reduces forgotten items at home and helps make mornings more peaceful.
46	10 Great Ways to Ensure Your Child's Success in Math Written by: Susan Jarema | Distributed: 2007-12-14 | Word Count: 885 | Page Views: 1315 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 In today's information age, data is doubling faster than ever before. Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes - I can't keep up! The math curriculum in schools is much larger, yet schools are required to teach it with increasingly limited resources. This leaves students and parents with the important task of supplementing education at home. Parents truly need to be partners in the learning process to ensure that our children stay ahead.
47	Greenwich Mean Time: What Is It and Why It Matters Written by: Andy Lipps | Distributed: 2008-04-29 | Word Count: 769 | Page Views: 1270 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Ultimately, the concept of why accurate time keeping is important can be traced back hundreds of years. In the 1880s, it was determined that there needed to be some sort of international standard for time keeping. It was because of this need to set standards in time keeping that Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) were established.
48	Online Education for Medical Assistants Written by: Dr. Mark Stout | Distributed: 2008-06-17 | Word Count: 550 | Page Views: 1254 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.00 Distance education is a field of education that focuses on the use of instructional systems designed to deliver education to students who are not physically on site of a school campus. Rather than attending courses in person, teachers and students may communicate at times of their own choosing by exchanging printed, electronic media or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time.
49	New Year's Goal Setting and Math Add Up to Higher Grades for Students! Written by: Susan Jarema | Distributed: 2007-12-11 | Word Count: 1473 | Page Views: 1230 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 Math provides the perfect opportunity for goal-setting lessons: its aims are realistic, obtainable, measurable and can be broken down into smaller goals or tasks. Developing goal-setting skills will help students learn how to manage their time, make better decisions and take ownership of their own academic progress
50	Does the Long Tail Work for ESL? Written by: Jack Olender | Distributed: 2008-11-18 | Word Count: 550 | Page Views: 1206 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 Do we - English language teachers - get more varied resources satisfying the needs of niche learning groups?