Sophomore Seminar: Good Habits
Control Your Devices, Don't Let Them Control You!
Useful Links
- Learning Style InventoryDiscover how you learn best, so you can use the right strategies.
- Creating Good HabitsLearn how to create healthy habits in all areas of your life.
- How to Ask Your Teacher for HelpUse these strategies to get the most out of your extra help sessions.
- Habits of Mind CourseFrom the state of Vermont. Great material for learning new, good habits.
- The High 5 TestDiscover your strengths by taking this free test.
- My History as a Reader InventoryPrompts to help you reflect on books and experiences as a reader.
Class and Exam Preparation
- How to be Prepared for ClassA step by step guide to help you get the most out of each class period.
- How to Take Cornell NotesDescription of a simple, yet effective note taking system.
- What to Eat Before an ExamPractical information about brain boosting foods.
Thinking About Your Future
- Discover Your SkillsHosted by Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel.
- Mapping Your FutureAn interactive site to help you get the most out of your fours years of high school and plan for your future.
Online Resources
- 25 Sites to Help You!Learn something new by investigating this site.
- Academic VocabularyKnow these terms and how to use them before you graduate!
- Word of the DayQuick and easy way to improve your vocabulary. You can sign up to have it automatically sent to your inbox.
Reading for Meaning
Helpful Videos
Change the Chemistry of your Brain for the Better
Recommended Reading
The Power of Habit by Call Number: 158.1 DUHISBN: 1400069289Publication Date: 2012-02-28
Straight-A Study Skills by Call Number: 371.30281 MUCISBN: 9781440552465Publication Date: 2013-01-18
StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Call Number: 650.1 RATISBN: 9781595620156Publication Date: 2007-02-01
