Q: Your course syllabus is the sheet of paper that lists each session's topic and required reading. Look over the titles, units, and other information listed in the syllabus to find clues about how the course's larger themes fit together. Ask yourself, "How does the syllabus organize these facts and figures? Does it mention or hint at any key critical questions? What connections does it make between individual class sessions?" You can make a study guide or outline once you've looked over your syllabus and gotten a feel for how the class organizes information. Use the syllabus as a guide to structure and consolidate your study guide. Your study guide won't do you much good if it simply copies your class notes. Look for key themes in your class notes, pull out the essential information, and put it in your outline. For example, if you're outlining class sessions on the Wars of the Roses, you could list key members (along with their dates and titles) of the houses of Lancaster and York in one section of your study guide. Then, you could outline underlying causes of the rivalry between the houses. Finally, you could list key battles and their dates, temporary truces and how they broke down, and the conflict's resolution. When studying history, charts, drawings, and maps are sometimes the best way to visualize how the information fits together. In addition to being great study tools, making visual aids like timelines, family trees, and flow charts will help give you a bird's eye view of the material. For example, making family trees and a timeline would come in handy if you're trying to prepare for an exam on the Wars of the Roses. Your teacher is there to help you! If you're not sure what they are looking for, ask them. For example, ask them what the exam's format will be, what the unit's main theses (or key ideas) are, and what information is most important.
A: Read the course syllabus to identify overarching themes. Synthesize information by making an outline or study guide. Create a chart or map to make connections between facts. Ask your teacher for help.

Q: Jog for 1 minute, then walk for 1 minute. Then increase the time for each by one minute. Continue increasing and alternating until you jog for 5 minutes and walk for 5 minutes. Do this 3-5 times during the week. Jog for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 minutes, with 1 minute of walking in between each stretch. Do this 3-5 times during the week. Jog for 5 minutes, walk for 1 minute, jog for 10 minutes, then walk for 1 minute, jog for 15 minutes, then walk for 1 minute. Do this 3-5 times during the week. Jog for 15 minutes, walk for 1 minute, then jog for 15 minutes. Do this 3-5 times during the week. Repeat the routine for Week 4 or move on if you've adjusted. Jog for 45 minutes, with 1 minute walking breaks every 15 minutes. Do this 3 times during the week. Jog for 1 hour, with 1 minute walking breaks every 15 minutes. Do this 3 times during the week.
A: Jog for Week 1. Jog for Week 2. Jog for Week 3. Jog for Week 4. Jog for Week 5. Jog for Week 6. Jog for Week 7.

Q: The grieving process is only intensified when you pull away and isolate yourself from others. Remind yourself of the people still here and that they, too, lost an important family member. Fight the desire to pull away or appear strong and seek comfort from loved ones who are also mourning. If you have religious or spiritual beliefs, now is the time to search out those verses or quotes that remind you that things will get better soon. Participating in religious/spiritual functions can further help you find closure, connect with others, and provide you with hope for the future. Research has shown that people with strong spiritual beliefs--because of the principles described about human life and existence beyond--tend to resolve their grief sooner than those who do not. If you are a non-believer, secular rituals, such as packing up grandma's things or regularly visiting her grave, could help you resolve your grief and find comfort. A bereavement support group can help you and other family members come to terms with the loss. In the groups, you will be able to listen to and share your own feelings and stories with others who are also grieving. These support groups will provide coping resources for overcoming grief over the next several weeks and months after the death. If you find that you continue to heavily mourn the death and cannot function in your daily life, you may need to seek professional help. A grief or bereavement counselor can be effective with helping you process the loss of your grandmother and learn how to properly cope.
A: Spend time with family. Turn to your faith. Join a support group. Go see a grief counselor.

Q: It's a good idea to pick out a plant sold by a local nursery, since it will provide varieties that do well in your climate. There are many different species of lavender that each have slightly different needs, so if you order a plant online you might not end up with one that will do well in your region. If your local nursery doesn't sell lavender, do a little online research to find out which varieties work well in your area. The most important factor will be the climate. If it gets cold or very wet where you live, you'll want a hardier species like Mustead or Hidcote. If you live in a place with very mild winters and hot, dry summers, you'll have more options available to you. Lavender is native to Mediterranean countries. To help it thrive in your yard, you'll need to recreate a similar hot, dry, seaside environment. Choose the sunniest spot in your yard for lavender, as it needs at least eight hours of sun every day to grow healthy. Look for a spot that's sheltered, but not shaded. Lavender can blow over in high winds, so it's a good idea to plant it near a wall or other large plants that don't loom too high, but are large enough to block the wind. Lavender won't grow well in damp, soggy soil. It needs dry, sandy soil that drains very quickly so the roots won't rot. Check the soil's drainage by digging a hole and filling it with water. If the water drains quickly, the soil should be fine. If it stands in the hole and drains slowly, you'll need to amend the soil or find another spot. You can improve soil drainage by tilling the soil to a depth of about six inches and mixing in some builder's sand. This helps mimic the beachy natural conditions in which lavender plants thrive. You could also choose to grow lavender in a pot or a raised bed, which allows you to control the soil's properties more carefully and tailor them to the lavender's needs. Purchase a pH soil tester from a garden center or nursery to check wither the soil is alkaline enough for lavender. The ideal pH level for lavender is between 6.5 and 7.5. You may need to add lime to the soil to increase its alkalinity. A little lime goes a long way. Add just 2 or 3 ounces per cubic foot of soil. If you're using potting soil, check the label and buy soil with the correct pH.
A:
Pick out a lavender plant. Choose a sunny spot in your yard. Check the soil for drainage. Test the pH level of the soil.