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<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>The Stories Behind the Curious Customs of New Year's</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/100919.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:19:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:100919</guid><dc:creator>Andrea Campbell</dc:creator><description>New Year&amp;#39;s Eve is a kind of a frenetic celebration. Sometimes people wear costumes, and there is always a lot of imbibing alcohol and wine spirits, and noisy celebrations. And have you wondered why Auld Lang Syne became a requisite&amp;#63; And how about eating special foods and making resolutions&amp;#63; New Year&amp;#39;s Eve Partying It harks back to e...</description></item><item><title>How to Keep Kids Occupied During Christmas Break</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/97179.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:08:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:97179</guid><dc:creator>Finn Orfano</dc:creator><description>Don&amp;#39;t spend your holidays wondering when school starts again. Keep your kids occupied over the Christmas break with activities, crafts and games. Guaranteed you&amp;#39;ll enjoy them as much as your kids&amp;#33; Are you tired of hearing, “I’m bored,” when your child is out of school for the holidays? Avoid the boredom by introducing your kids to fun a...</description></item><item><title>All About the US Constitution: Informational Articles</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/127123.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:23:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127123</guid><dc:creator>Elizabeth Wistrom</dc:creator><description>Need a primer as you study the US Constitution&amp;#63; Bright Hub can help&amp;#33; Below you will find a collection of articles about the Constitution &amp;#8212; all geared toward kids. &amp;quot;We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the ...</description></item><item><title>Exploding Baking Soda Experiments</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/127097.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:19:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127097</guid><dc:creator>Lisa King</dc:creator><description>Children will have a blast making a fire extinguisher, launching a rocket into outer space, and making the perfect Christmas present for mom while participating in these hot experiments with baking soda and vinegar. Chemistry Surrounds Us When we brush our teeth or apply sunscreen or hairspray, we are using products that involve some type of chemis...</description></item><item><title>High School Test Taking Tips</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/25494.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:19:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25494</guid><dc:creator>Trent Lorcher</dc:creator><description>Eliminate test anxiety with these multiple choice test taking strategies and essay test strategies. You may wonder why your high school teacher never seems to teach you anything useful. There he is droning on in the front about symbolism in Romeo &amp; Juliet and all you can think about is standardised tests coming up next week. Well, never fear! I've ...</description></item><item><title>Think Ink - Make Different Colored Inks the Natural Way</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126683.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:16:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126683</guid><dc:creator>Wendy Finn</dc:creator><description>I&amp;#39;m not going to pretend that making ink is an easy process, but it sure is fun&amp;#33; The results can vary greatly, even when using the same formula, but that&amp;#39;s part of the charm. There are different methods and different color inks you can create including red, black, brown and even invisible&amp;#33; Black Ink - Make Your Own John Hancock Mark...</description></item><item><title>Test Your Multipliction and Division Knowledge</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126678.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:39:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126678</guid><dc:creator>Elizabeth Wistrom</dc:creator><description>Looking to improve your understandng of multipication and division&amp;#63; Try taking our quiz to see how much you know. We all have struggled with a variety of math concepts, but it seems that with all of the laws and rules of multiplication and division, these functions can get confusing. You can soon become a mastered multiplier and a diligent divi...</description></item><item><title>GRE Analytical Writing: How to Best Prepare</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/36779.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:02:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36779</guid><dc:creator>Ronda Roberts </dc:creator><description>Worried about the Analytical Writing section on the GRE&amp;#63; Learn how the writing section is arranged and get tips for writing a good opinion or argument essay. What is the Anaylitcal Writing Section&amp;#63; This section is intended to test your ability to argue and analyze arguments. These are important skills for graduate students because you will ...</description></item><item><title>Top Historical Fiction Authors</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126638.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:23:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126638</guid><dc:creator>Trent Lorcher</dc:creator><description>Apathy toward history can be overcome with a good piece of historical fiction. Let these famous historical fiction authors assist you in your quest to change historically poor attitudes toward one of school&amp;#39;s most important subjects. Historical Fiction Historical fiction is fiction that takes place among actual events or during a specific time ...</description></item><item><title>Let Freedom Ring! An American History Timeline</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126610.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:30:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126610</guid><dc:creator>Sarah Malburg</dc:creator><description>Are you looking to brush up on your American history knowledge&amp;#63; What was the Revolutionary War&amp;#63; What did the Civil War do to change our country&amp;#39;s way of thinking&amp;#63; Some of these topics are addressed in this guide along with other historical events and people to detail how America was born and raised. America the Beautiful Over the ye...</description></item><item><title>How Well Do You Know Your Pearl Harbor Facts? Take This Quiz and Find Out</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126608.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:39:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126608</guid><dc:creator>Trent Lorcher</dc:creator><description>Think you know your World War II history&amp;#63; What about the battle that brought the United States into the war&amp;#63; Prove you&amp;#39;re an expert by mastering this Pearl Harbor quiz. A &amp;#39;Day That Will Live in Infamy&amp;#39; On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on an American naval base at Pearl Harbor, near Honolulu, Hawaii. U...</description></item><item><title>The Origins of Kwanzaa</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126599.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:12:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126599</guid><dc:creator>Elizabeth Wistrom</dc:creator><description>Established in the midst of the Black Freedom Movement, Kwanzaa was established to serve several specific functions. Read on to find out what those purposes were, and how Kwanzaa is celebrated today. &amp;quot;As an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world&amp;#39;s African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural me...</description></item><item><title>Bountiful Beginnings: What is a Cornucopia?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126590.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:55:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126590</guid><dc:creator>Sarah Malburg</dc:creator><description>More commonly known as the Horn of Plenty, is a cornucopia really a horn&amp;#63; What is it filled with&amp;#63; Plenty of what&amp;#63; As the Greek legend goes, this famous &amp;#34;horn&amp;#34; comes originally from that of a goat. But how has it transformed into a fall table decoration over the years&amp;#63; What does it represent today&amp;#63; A Latin Translation We ...</description></item><item><title>Fun and Easy Board Game Ideas for Teachers</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/75969.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:13:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:75969</guid><dc:creator>Amanda Smith</dc:creator><description>Board games are a great way to make teaching and learning fun. There are many ways that you can use them in your classroom. You can have fun creating your own, or use some of these tips to modify some of your favorite traditional games such as Candy Land or Trouble. DIY Games for Teachers Creating your own games can be fun and it gives you a great ...</description></item><item><title>How to Build a Mousetrap Car</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/62364.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:13:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:62364</guid><dc:creator>Donna Cosmato</dc:creator><description>Building a mousetrap car is an easy and fun science project. Simple step by step instructions will enable any student to create a working mousetrap car. Trouble shooting and tips will provide students with additional information and suggestions. Know the Basics A mousetrap car is powered by the energy of a wound up mousetrap&amp;#39;s spring. In its mo...</description></item><item><title>All About Eastern &amp; Middle Eastern Cultures</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126357.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:53:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126357</guid><dc:creator>Laura Wise</dc:creator><description>Curious about culture&amp;#63; These 45 articles on Eastern and Middle Eastern culture cover a wide range of topics. Read about history, traditional customs and beliefs, superstitions and rituals, food, symbolism and modern times. The Middle East and the Far East stretch across half the world and are home to some of the most diverse cultures and people...</description></item><item><title>There Once Was a Boy Named Nick Who Wanted to Write a Limerick</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126321.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:39:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126321</guid><dc:creator>Patricia Gable</dc:creator><description>Once you learn the rhythm and rhyme pattern of a limerick you will be creating limericks all day long. It&amp;#39;s addicting&amp;#33; Learn the form and fun of a limerick in this article. There once was a very bright kid. Was awesome in all that he did He learned every trick To write a limerick And the teacher sure did flip her lid. Learning to write a li...</description></item><item><title>A Guide to Studying High School Subjects</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126318.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:39:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126318</guid><dc:creator>Celine Bernadette Francisco</dc:creator><description>High school does not need to be as difficult as you might think. With the right study habits, time management and motivation, high school students like you can ace this stage. Check out this study guide as you strengthen your high school study skills. Studying&amp;#39;s a Cinch&amp;#33; Oftentimes, high school turns out to be the transition phase from a le...</description></item><item><title>English Homework Help for High School Juniors and Seniors</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126300.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:52:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126300</guid><dc:creator>Peter Boysen</dc:creator><description>Junior and Senior English can involve some fairly complicated concepts, and can send readers through some difficult novels and plays. These study guides can help you get past some of the tougher areas and succeed in your classes. How to Use This Guide Typically, 11th and 12th grade English focus on American and British literature, respectively. In ...</description></item><item><title>Reference Guide to Symbolism in Literature</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/126289.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:53:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126289</guid><dc:creator>Josh Rahn</dc:creator><description>This guide to great symbolism in literature showcases excellent articles that explore the ins and outs of symbolic language. The articles analyze and illuminate the symbolism present in some of the world&amp;#39;s best literature. Teaching Symbolism Without symbolism, something essential is missing from language and art. Symbols allow authors to impart...</description></item></channel></rss>
