The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and we've found some interesting stats about the holiday! The History Channel provides fun historical information and eye-opening stats concerning Independence Day. For instance, did you know 13 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were aged 35 or younger? If you're among the 80% of the … Continue reading Paint by Numbers: Red, White, and Blue!
St. Patrick's Day is coming up, and what better way to celebrate than to incorporate some fun holiday facts in your next math class? The History Channel put together some interesting numbers about this holiday. For example, did you know that 650,000 babies were named Patrick in the U.S. over the past 100 years? And … Continue reading Strike a pot of gold next class by using these St. Patrick’s Day stats!
Love incorporating upcoming holidays into your lesson plans? Consider adding some numbers surrounding Valentine's Day to your next class! The History Channel shared this interesting infographic breaking down the popular holiday into stats that may come as a surprise to you. For instance, did you know that enough Sweethearts® are produced each year to stretch … Continue reading Fun Valentine’s Day Stats for Your Next Class
Studying may not be the easiest (or most fun) thing in the world, but you have to do it if you want to do well in school. This infographic with information researched by Stop Procrastinating details some easy-to-implement study tips. Try a few of these out, and your next quiz won't stand a chance! How … Continue reading Successful Study Tips Infographic
What are your thoughts on techspeak? Do you think it hurts students' understanding of grammar and the ability to write strong sentences, or do you feel it engages them positively with writing more frequently than other styles? Check out the infographic from onlinecollege.org, and let us know what you think! Does Texting Hurt Your Grammar?. … Continue reading How Texting Affects Grammar: An Infographic
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