When high school students fall asleep in class, they can't be learning anything. But research suggests that adolescents need more sleep because their brains are ticking on a different time clock than the rest of us. A recent look into the importance of social and emotional skills among children entering kindergarten reveals that these qualities are every bit as important as strong cognitive abilities for determining pre-school success. The alphabetic principle, that each letter represents a sound, is a fundamental component of reading.
Presenters discuss a wide range of topics related to education.
Big Eyes Receptor cells in the eye are thought to be capable of detecting single photons, the smallest units of light. Nocturnal animals take advantage of this sensitivity by having large eyes with large apertures to let in as many photons as possible allowing them to see remarkably well at night. Brain Connection Games are fun to play while also testing reading and language skills. We suggest that you view this site with Netscape 4.08 or Internet Explorer 4.01 or a more recent version.