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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.brighthub.comhttp://www.brighthub.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Homework Tips &amp; Study Guides</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><item><title>Easy Science  Fair Projects: How to Make a DNA Model at Home</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/47423.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47423</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>If you&amp;#8217;re doing a science project on DNA molecules, you might consider adding a 3D DNA model to your display. These 3D DNA models are relatively easy to make, and one of them is even edible&amp;#33; Candy DNA Cut red and black licorice into 1-inch long pieces. Use a needle and thread to string the pieces together, alternating red and black. Repea...</description></item><item><title>Exponent Basics: The Laws of Exponents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/42509.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:40:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42509</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>There are several laws of exponents that are important to study and understand. This list of exponent rules will give each mathematical law and explain it step by step. For more details, see the specific article in the series that relates to the rule. Rule &amp;#35;1&amp;#58; Multiplying Exponents With the Same Base a^m X a^n = a^(m+n) To multiply two expo...</description></item><item><title>Exponent Study Guide: Multiplying and Dividing Exponents With the Same Bases</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/43949.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43949</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>Multiplying and dividing exponents with the same bases is easier than it appears. This study guide will give you some simple steps to follow, as well as explain the reasoning behind each step. Multiplying Exponents With the Same Base Multiplying exponents with the same base is easier to do than it seems, especially assuming that you understand the ...</description></item><item><title>Negative Exponents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/42501.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42501</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>So you think you&amp;#39;ve mastered exponents&amp;#63; Think again. How would you go about solving an exponent with a negative power&amp;#63; This article will explain the basics of solving with negative exponents, step by step. The Problem Solving with positive exponents makes sense. But how does solving with negative exponents work? After all, 5^2 is just 5...</description></item><item><title>Characters in Night by Elie Wiesel</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/45197.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45197</guid><dc:creator>Trent</dc:creator><description>This list of characters in Night by Elie Wiesel will help you review the novel. Characters in Night by Elie Wiesel When reviewing characters in Night by Elie Wiesel, keep in mind that these Night characters are actual human beings and that Night is a memoir of Wiesel's actual experience in a concentration camp. Eliezer - Wiesel gives a first person...</description></item><item><title>Exponent Basics: Calculating and Using Exponents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/42504.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:37:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42504</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>What is an exponent anyway&amp;#63; How can you use one&amp;#63; This tutorial will explain how to calculate exponents and when to use them. Calculating Exponents There are two parts of an exponent: the base and the power. In the exponent 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the power. An exponent is simply a number multiplied by itself a certain number of times. F...</description></item><item><title>Biomes and Ecosystems Vocabulary Terms</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56768.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56768</guid><dc:creator>terrieschultz</dc:creator><description>An Earth science vocabulary list of key terms and concepts for learning about biomes and ecosystems. Biomes and Ecosystems Vocabulary Abiotic- the factors in the environment that are non-living, such as sunlight, temperature, rainfall and soil. Biome- a large region defined by a particular climate and specific animal and plant communities. Examples...</description></item><item><title>Oceans Vocabulary Terms</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56760.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56760</guid><dc:creator>terrieschultz</dc:creator><description>This study guide offers an Earth science vocabulary list of key terms and concepts for learning about oceans. Oceans Vocabulary abyssal zone- the ocean floor; it receives no sunlight, is very cold, under extremely high pressure and has low oxygen. benthos- marine organisms that live on the ocean floor deep zone- the bottom layer of the ocean, exten...</description></item><item><title>How to Do Math as Homework With a Kindergartener</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/34542.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34542</guid><dc:creator>LauriePatsalides</dc:creator><description>Wondering how to reinforce basic math skills with your Kindergartener at home&amp;#63; These interactive and fun math activities are sure to get your Kindergartener thinking about math in every day life&amp;#33; Homework for Kindergarten Math Kindergarten brings many new things, tying shoes, learning to read, and yes, even math! Math skills at this age are...</description></item><item><title>Outdoor Math Activities that Turn Chore Time into Math TIme</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56676.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:10:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56676</guid><dc:creator>justkat73</dc:creator><description>Use these outdoor math activities to turn outdoor time into math time. Why not show your child how math can work for them in their every day world using these outdoor activities&amp;#63; Chore Time You would be surprised by the math skills that your children develop doing their every day chores; math skills come in handy in other places than the classr...</description></item><item><title>3 Strategies to Help With Reading Comprehension</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56624.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:36:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56624</guid><dc:creator>smichael308</dc:creator><description>Does your child need help with reading comprehension or phonetics&amp;#63; Or is just a lack of interest in the subject matter&amp;#63; If your child or children are struggling with reading it&amp;#8217;s important to figure out the specific reasons they are having issues and try to tackle them one by one. Reading is fundamental but kids don’t always think its...</description></item><item><title>Adding and Subtracting Exponents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/43957.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:52:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43957</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>Adding and subtracting exponents can seem tricky, but this study guide will help you figure out how to do it correctly. When NOT to Add or Subtract Exponents One of the most common algebraic mistakes that a beginner usually makes is trying to add or subtract exponents from each other by adding or subtracting the powers. For example, if you were giv...</description></item><item><title>Summary and Analysis of the United States Constitution: Articles IV-VII of the United States Constitution</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56251.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56251</guid><dc:creator>Trent</dc:creator><description>This summary of articles IV-VII of the Constitution wraps up the United States Constitution study guide. Article IV of the Constitution deals with the states&amp;#59; Article V of the Constitution sets forth the rules for amending the Constitution&amp;#59; Article VI of the Constitution deals with debts and oaths. Summary and Analysis of The United States ...</description></item><item><title>Summary of Article 3 of the United States Constitution: The Judicial Branch</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56250.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56250</guid><dc:creator>Trent</dc:creator><description>The judicial branch of the federal government is established by article 3 of the United States Constitution. Summary of Article 3 of the Constitution Before answering what are the powers of the judicial branch of government, a summary of article 3 of the Constitution is necessary. Section 1 : The judicial power of the federal government is &amp;quot;ve...</description></item><item><title>Science Projects: Soda Pop Science</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/47560.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:38:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47560</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>Searching for a science project for class or for a science fair&amp;#63; Try some of these soda pop science project ideas. Flat Soda Pop Did you know that the carbon dioxide in soda pop are under pressure? That’s why it dissolves in the water and forms bubbles. So then why does soda pop get flat? This soda pop science project will help you show what ha...</description></item><item><title>Science Projects: Chewing Gum Science</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/47559.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:37:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47559</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>It&amp;#8217;s best to do a science fair project that you think is fun, and what&amp;#8217;s more fun than chewing gum&amp;#63; Try out these chewing gum science fair projects, and you&amp;#8217;ll actually enjoy learning science&amp;#33; Blowing the Biggest Bubble Which brand of chewing gum – or better, bubble gum – lets you blow the biggest bubble? Do a science fair...</description></item><item><title>Science Projects: Magnet Science</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/47139.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47139</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>Looking for a fun and easy science project to win the science fair&amp;#63; Try out a magnet science project. Block the Magnet For this magnet science project, you’ll need a strong magnet. Put the magnet on a table, and lay a ruler next to it so that the magnet lines up with the beginning edge of the ruler. Then put a paper clip at the 6 inch mark of t...</description></item><item><title>Tips For Parents: Questions About Standardized Testing Answered</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56121.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:09:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56121</guid><dc:creator>maryharlin</dc:creator><description>If you are like most parents, you have questions about standardized testing. This article will provide ways parents can help their child succeed on standardized tests. Most parents have at least a few questions about standardized testing and how to help their child. In schools across the nation, standardized tests play a huge role in how schools ar...</description></item><item><title>Essay Questions for George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/56000.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:19:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56000</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>If you&amp;#8217;re preparing for an essay test, it&amp;#8217;s important to think about the issues that you might have to discuss. These &amp;#8220;Animal Farm&amp;#8221; essay questions are a great place to start. Animal Farm Essay Questions 1. List at three characters’ names and explain the allusions inherent in each name. You should list three of the following...</description></item><item><title>Parallels Between “Animal Farm” and the Russian Revolution</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/55971.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:37:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55971</guid><dc:creator>Lynx350</dc:creator><description>One of the main ideas discussed in relation to George Orwell&amp;#8217;s &amp;#8220;Animal Farm&amp;#8221; is how each event in it parallels an event in the Russian Revolution. Read on to understand how &amp;#8220;Animal Farm&amp;#8221; matches the Russian Revolution. Old Major&amp;#8217;s Vision Old Major’s vision of a farm where animals ruled, where there were no human ...</description></item></channel></rss>