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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Review of World War One 1914 - 1918

Remember our analogy in class regarding active studying . . . you can't just get fit by going to the gym and looking at the equipment - you actually have to pick it up and start using it to make a difference.  Studying is no different . . . the brain is a muscle and it needs a work out during studying to make any difference.  Just looking at the textbook or your notebook is usually not enough for most learners.  Try making your own study cards or study notes, create neumonics or catch phrases to help you remember key ideas or concepts, use a "study buddy" and "read alouds" to review material or even try "surfing the net" for some good websites that are interesting and engaging to you.  Try this one

http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/History/Canada-and-WWI-218729.html

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