Reading keeps ignorance at bay. The shocking truth is that many students do not know how to read a textbook.Unlike some exclusive private schools, there is no one to hand hold and walk a student through the entire course. Students [...]
FPLA Educational series: College freshman survival guideIf you are a college bound recent HS graduate, you must be looking forward to head off to your dream University and regain control of your life! FREEDOM! With freedom comes responsibility (Eleanor Roosevelt). [...]
Where physics meets biology: Pigment colors and structural colorsYou may be wondering what physics has to do with biology? Well, here I will provide you an example to show the connection between these two branches of science. I will use [...]
Tips for parents to detect learning disabilities in childrenMultiple studies have demonstrated that early intervention lessens the impact of learning disability. Therefore, it is important to detect learning disabilities early. Usually, pediatricians check for attainment of developmental landmarks in children. [...]
Biology of Life: Living under extreme conditionsWhile humans and other organisms are facing consequences of global warming, there is lot to learn from organisms living under extreme conditions on earth. By understanding the strategies these organisms use, we can find [...]
The Chemistry of oral hygieneAre you intrigued by what chemistry has to do with oral hygiene?There is a lesson to be learned from cultures where people rinse their mouth with water after a meal. We all heard about tooth cavities [...]
Simple tricks to help your child to love readingReading is a fundamental skill that pervades all aspects of life. The first step is to encourage your child to love reading. At a time when concise information is readily available through [...]
