Problem: Article: Unplug the device that you're splicing wires to if you can. If the wire is in the wall or can't be unplugged, turn off the circuit leading to the area so you don't get shocked while working. If you can't disconnect the power, do not attempt to splice the wire or else you could get electrocuted. Pick a hole on the wire stripper that's 1-2 sizes smaller than your wire. Clamp the wire in the hole and pull the stripper towards the end to completely remove the insulation. Repeat the process on the other piece of wire. Wire strippers can be bought at your local hardware store. If you are using uninsulated wire, you can skip this step. Shrink tube is made from plastic that gets smaller when it's heated. Slide a piece of the shrink tube on your wire before you splice them so you can easily slide it into place once you're finished. You don't need to use shrink tube if you're splicing with a wire cap. Shrink tube can be purchased in the electrical department of your local hardware store.
Summary: Disconnect power from the wires. Strip back 1in (2.5cm) of each wire's insulation. Slide a 3in (7.6cm) piece of shrink tube onto one of the wires.

Problem: Article: The outline should contain the subject matter to be taught, the format by which it will be taught, and the sequence. Be sure to align outline details with the desired outcome and timeline of the class. Determine which portions of the lesson plan and which objectives will require presentations, which will be hands-on, etc. If the objective is for students to understand a play's plot, they may benefit from acting out or watching portions of the play. Striving for affective growth could be an objective accomplished through heated but cordial debate on a controversial historical event. Perhaps a see-saw could be used for a kinesthetic physics lesson. Write the objective to display the outcomes of adding more force or mass to one side of the see-saw. Determine what the students currently know, then work on the steps required for coherency. Large objectives can be broken down into daily objectives to reinforce the overall objective. Some objectives can be skipped if the students already comprehend the concept. Whether you prefer pop-quizzes and weekly tests (i.e., formative assessment), or comprehensive exams (i.e., summative assessment), including assessments is paramount to the lesson plan objectives. Without measurement of some kind, it's nearly impossible to determine if the students are learning. Use minor objectives that help build towards the final, major objective. The evaluation may not necessarily be a test given to students. Allow enough time for modification based on evaluations. If your students are struggling, it would be wise to alter lesson plans and objectives to either reinforce the concept through alternate instruction, or review the material already presented. Structuring the objectives in a specific manner may more concisely breakdown what is desired. Try to follow a few basic practices such as the examples below: Ensure objectives clarify final results instead of instruction type. Use action verbs (e.g. compare, contrast, align, categorize) that demonstrate what students are being asked to do. Start sentences describing each objective with "Students will be able to . . ." Avoid vague action verbs that do not effectively convey the requirements. Verbs such as "learn" do not really provide much guidance.
Summary: Compose an outline. Maximize student abilities by including different teachings styles. Develop activities that meet the lesson plan objectives. Build in evaluations. Write the objectives.

Problem: Article: If you've already played a few games with the lacrosse head, it's likely covered in grass or dirt stains. You should clean these off before dyeing the head, or the dye job will turn out poorly. Fill your sink up with warm water and 1-2 squirts of dish soap. Scrub the head with a sponge until all of the grass marks and dirt stains have come off. If you're using a clean, new lacrosse head, you won't need to wash it before dyeing. Pick up a couple colors that complement one another or that match your team's colors. For example, you could dye the head red and blue, black and yellow, or red and green. You'll be able to find lacrosse head dye at most large athletic-supply stores. If they're sold out, you may be able to find the dye at a lacrosse specialty store if there's one in your area. If this is your first time dyeing a lacrosse head, stick with 1 color until you've gotten some dyeing experience. Untie the small knots that hold the string netting to the lacrosse head and set the string net aside. This will keep the string itself from being dyed when you color the head. Set the string aside for now. Some people may want to dye the pocket of their lacrosse head, in which case you can leave the string in! But, this approach is pretty uncommon. Tear off a few strips of duct tape and wrap them around any spots on the plastic lacrosse head that you'd like to remain uncolored. Remember that the spots you're about to tape are going to remain white when the stick is complete. You can get as creative with this as you like! For example, try cutting star or triangle shapes out of the duct tape and spacing them out along the lacrosse head to give it a creative pattern. If you want the numbers or your team name on the lacrosse head to remain undyed, cover them with tape. Or, if you want to dye the head in a striped pattern, alternate taped and non-taped sections along the length of the head. On the other hand, if you'd like to dye the entire lacrosse head 1 colorwhether or not you're using the marbling techniqueyou can skip using tape.
Summary:
Scrub a used lacrosse head with a sponge and dish soap. Select 1-2 colors of dye to color the lacrosse head. Remove the string from the lacrosse head. Place duct tape over parts of the head you want to remain uncolored.