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August 23, 2006.
Timberline Lodge to Zigzag Canyon and Paradise Park Loop: Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon.
About 12 miles; 5:15 hours
I have been on a handful of hikes near my new Portland home, but until today they have all been accompanied by other people. Today I decided to head [...]
Using silly mnemonic devices to remember sequences really works. Typically, the mnemonic is given to the students. Remember Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge?
In order to remember the steps of mitosis in order, I give my students an example of a mnemonic, and then I have them come up with their own. The mnemonics [...]
I love to draw in black and white and I find that this desire to scribble on everything is occasionally useful in spicing up reading assignments for my high school students. My co-workers took advantage of my illustrating skills and sometimes gave me assignments with which I would gladly procrastinate. This article was given to [...]
Use this quick activity as an opener after you have taught the water cycle.
The first time you do this, have your students cut out each of the parts themselves. Then, students arrange the cards to show that they understand the flow of the water cycle.
Download here.
Read the forum for more info.
Yes, high school students like to color. Jump start your biochemistry unit with this coloring sheet:
Elements of Life
Don’t forget to check out the forum to post or read ideas related to this worksheet.
August 8, 2006.
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I left my posh accomodations at a decent hour this morning and got through the “traffic” in Spokane without incident. I was anxious to get to my new home, and promised myself I’d make as few stops as possible so that I could be productive [...]
August 7, 2006.
* WPG2 CANNOT LOCATE GALLERY2 ITEM ID 1702 * Last night I stayed in a lousy, loud, bug-infested campsite so I was glad to hit the road. I was also glad that the train of ants that formed on the outside of my tent never made it inside to eat me alive. Today’s [...]
August 6, 2006.
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After yesterday’s hike I longed for something more challenging and satisfying. I inquired at the visitor’s center if any trails actually went to a peak. The girl at the desk recommended Static Peak, a mountain reached via Death Canyon. There was no official trail to [...]
August 5, 2006.
* WPG2 CANNOT LOCATE GALLERY2 ITEM ID 1651 * I arrived late this morning and didn’t get to the trailhead until 10:30am. Yes, this is late for me. With hesitation, I chose the “very strenuous” route up to Ampitheater and Surprise Lakes. This 9.6 mile out-and-back trip is popular, so it’s strenuosity was [...]
August 4, 2006.
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After a pleasant visit to Mt. Rushmore, I crossed over into the state of Wyoming and drove slightly out of the way to Devil’s Tower. I would surely get some use out of my National Parks pass on this trip! I hit some traffic [...]