http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=5318&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by thethinktanken-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/38734.aspxSun, 14 Jun 2009 20:57:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38734thethinktankVedic Mathematics is an ancient Indian system of Mathematics. Outlined here is the method for multiplying any two numbers, beginning from two digit, progressing to 4 digit numbers, MENTALLY! I have also given a verification method. Vedic Mathematics is a system of mathematical working and reasoning based on the ancient Indian teachings called V...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/44463.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 03:52:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44463thethinktankThis is a guide for school authorities, teachers or students to get started with a waste management program at their school. Some ideas for reuse and recycling programs that can be put to good use. Waste reduction programs at the school level have a long way to go in developing a culture of environmental protection and awareness. What's more, runni...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/39073.aspxWed, 17 Jun 2009 15:37:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39073thethinktankThis article will introduce you to Units and Dimensions and guide you to derive the units of derived physical quantities and learn about base SI units in your high school physics class. If you are looking for physics help, you have come to the right place! Physics Help If you are a struggling physics high school student who is having a hard tim...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/45334.aspxWed, 12 Aug 2009 08:21:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45334thethinktankA classroom activity that uses the working of a stringed musical instrument - acoustic guitar as a demonstration to study the properties of waves, sound waves and standing waves. The Construction of an Acoustic Guitar Show a guitar to your class. The first step to understanding it's working is a brief desciption of its construction. Only the parts ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/34554.aspxFri, 08 May 2009 10:57:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34554thethinktankThis Science Lesson Plan uses the scientific method approach of asking the right questions to derive Newton's First Law of Motion. Asking the right questions is the best way to reach the answer. This is what separates the mundane world form a radical thinker. A scientist goes through a rigorous process of thought, observations, questions and an...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44363.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 02:15:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44363thethinktankAs essential as it is to buy and use batteries, it is also important to dispose of them properly. Read this guide to learn how and why you need to recycle and properly dispose of used batteries. It is important to know how to properly recycle and dispose of used batteries. Before we go ahead, remember never to throw away a battery in a trash can wi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44466.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 03:56:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44466thethinktankWant to save your pocket and the environment by saving water? Or earn some points to move closer to LEED certfication for your new building? Waterless Urinals may be just what you need! Take a look at what these are, and the pros and cons these may involve. Why Go Waterless? Waterless technologies are gaining importance today as cit...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/44461.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 03:50:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44461thethinktankAll you need to know about Green Chemistry or Sustainable Chemistry, a newly emerging branch of chemistry that aims at inventing sustainable methods for chemical processes. We have been hearing a lot of this phrase lately - green chemistry. What is it? And why is it growing so much in importance these days? Our modern developed world is one which i...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/40387.aspxSun, 28 Jun 2009 13:38:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40387thethinktankThis science study guide will help you to convert the units of base physical quantities from one system to another with ease. At the end is a list of commonly used units along with their conversions and some exercises to absorb the concepts learned. Different Systems of Units Have you ever been perplexed by the units used for measurement in your sc...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/43631.aspxTue, 28 Jul 2009 18:39:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43631thethinktankThis lesson plan explains the concept of standing waves by an introduction to the phenomenon of reflection of waves and the superposition principle. Summarising Previously Learnt Concepts After having studied the properties of a wave , use this lesson plan to introduce your class to the concept of standing waves. Begin by summarising the properties...