Homework+Help-+Ms.+Pressman

=**​"Oh no, I have so much homework! HELP!" **=

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LET'S GET ORGANIZED!
Many students have such a hard time focusing, and just getting started that by time they finally sit down to do their homework, they are to tired! Getting organized is the key! Here are some steps to help you get your homework done!

 - jesse speelman, creativecommons. //__**Write it Down!**__//
 * At School **
 * Write down all your homework assignments in one place.
 * Write it down as soon as you get it! That way you will not forget!
 * Write down ALL due dates!
 * Keep a notebook just for homework. That way you will have it all together in one place!
 * Remember to visit the [|Academic Center]!

** At Home ** [[image:house.jpg width="150" height="95" caption="Ronaldo F Cabuhat"]]- Ronaldo F Cabuhat, creativecommons.

 * Make sure that you have EVERYTHING that you need!
 * Put all your supplies in one place, a box, or a basket. That way you won't need to hunt for your calculator when you need it!
 * Have a snack! If you are hungry you won't be able to concentrate!
 * Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water!
 * Make sure that you get plenty of sleep! No staying up until 2 in the morning playing video games on school nights!
 * Remember it takes 21 days to form a habit! Don't give up!

Reference materials
This is the place to start any research project. Reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs, offer short, authoritative information on every topic. These books cannot leave the library.
 * = [[image:logo.jpg caption="erin d." link="home"]] ||=  **Wayland Media Center** ||

050 Viadero, Debra,. Education Week. s.l. : Education Week, 1998. "U.S. students work longer hours than teenagers in most countries. But is it hurting their grades?" (EDUCATION WEEK) Some experts believe after-school jobs may contribute to the poor performance of U.S. teens in international academic tests. The findings of a three-year study on the effects of teen employment are discussed. 050 REF Frerking, Beth,. The Problem with Homework. Newhouse News Service, 1999.

Books
- Quixotic Pixels, creativecommons. Non-fiction books about this topic are found in various sections of the library. Be sure to do a keyword search using the Destiny, the online catalog to find materials under other subject areas.

WHS databases
Log into any of these databases by clicking on the link. If you are away from home, you will have to use a remote username and/or password. These can be found on the Library Media Center brochure. Make sure to take one home before leaving school!!
 * [|Sirs Decades] Search for information about 1950s. This database gives an excellent overview of the history and pop culture of that time. It is also useful for finding primary resources such as photographs, maps, and advertisements.
 * [|Gale Student Resource Center] Full-text articles and other multimedia geared toward high school students. Go here before Google! Click on the link for "Literature", then click on "Literary Topics, Genres, and Movements". Finally click on "Beat Movement" to find full-text articles; multimedia, newspapers, and other popular resources about your subject.

=Internet sites=

**For Teachers** //Educational Helps.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >.
//Where Everyone Knows Your Name! Special Programs Target At-Risk Student.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] > []

For Parents
//13,000 Kids Can't Be Wrong.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >.

//Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homework Help.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //ClassBrain.com.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Homework Center.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Homework// //Homework Help.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Center.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Homework High.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Thinkfinity.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Interactives.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Organizing Projects.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Teen Space.// n.d. Web. 11January 2010. <[] >. //To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee - A Homework Online Study Guide.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Utah Education Network.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. []
 * For Students** //Book Reports.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >.

[] //Stress and How to Lower It: A Health Guide for Teens.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //Tim////e Management.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >. //World Book.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >.
 * For Everyone** //Breaking Bad Habits.// n.d. Web. 11 January 2010. <[] >.