1. “Drill In!” Homework & Cyber Resources for Teens Health Careers Academy Scholars YEAR 2 - October Lowcountry, Mid-Carolina, Pee Dee, Upstate AHEC Regions © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

2. “Drill In!” Learning Objectives Explain why homework is good for you. Explain the three types of skills needed to do homework. Identify ways to keep focused. Character Moment: Self- Discipline © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

3. “Probably means there’s a good chance. Possibly means we might or might not.” Quote by Christopher Gardner

4. A Word About … Teachers © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

5. Just Do It! Homework should be a top priority. The older you are the more homework you’ll have to do! Develop essential skills … NOW! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

6. Homework IS Good! Most teens don’t spend enough time on their homework. Research says that teens will spend an average of one hour on homework a day. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

7. Three Essential Skills Organization Time management Study strategy © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Source: What Teens Need to Succeed

8. Make Homework … Less Work Create a plan. Watch where you work. Start working. Take a break. Don’t forget to ask for help! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Source: www.teenhealth.org

9. Remember to Stay Focused! Organize Plan Designate your “Study Space” Do it! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

10. So, What’s Fair? Homework’s not all consuming. Homework’s not new stuff. Homework shouldn’t be “busywork.” Homework should be clear, meaningful, and interesting. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Source: What Teens Need to Succeed

11. Never underestimate the small stuff! –Do your OWN homework, okay? –Always turn in assignments – on time. –Participate in class discussion. The reality is … small stuff matters. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Don’t Skip the Small Stuff! Source: What Teens Need to Succeed

12. Helpful Cyber Resources BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper (Science, English, Math) Fact Monster (Atlases, Almanacs, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias) HomeworkSpot (Subject areas, Resources, Science Fair Project Ideas) Internet Homework Helper (Book with CD-ROM links) Britannica online. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Source: What Teens Need to Succeed

13. If You Need Help, Get Help! Guidance Counselors Teachers Parents Siblings Peers Neighbors Church © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007

14. Change Your Attitude – Change Your Life! What you get out of school, depends on you. Check it out! It’s your choice! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Source: What Teens Need to Succeed

15. Character Moment “SELF-DISCIPLINE” © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2007 Alice Coachman

16. Wrap It UP … The End! Distribute Evaluation Administer Post-TEST © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006