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The most important factors for success in middle school science this year are proper hydration, nutrition, sleep, attendance, and attitude according to a list provided. Staying hydrated through drinking water, getting enough sleep which is important for brain function and growth, having a positive attitude, and regularly attending and actively participating in class were identified as the top five most significant factors. Other factors that can also promote success include daily review of materials, organization, exercise, using mnemonics to remember information, and effective study strategies tailored to the individual student.

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SuccessfulWhat do you think will make you successful in middle school science this year?
Put lists in order(most important 1st)Attend Class OrganizeAttitude (positive) Review DailyExercise SleepFood Study for TestMnemonics Water
SuccessfulWaterFoodSleepAttend ClassAttitudeReview DailyOrganizeExerciseMnemonicsStudy
#1 WaterYour brain is actually floating in water!Your brain will die from its own weight.First Signs ¨C HeadacheDifficulty thinkingDeath (3 to 10 days)**What can you do?Bring water bottleMeasure yourself
#2 FoodDead in 2 monthsMost important is healthy diet Carbohydrates Grains/breads Protein Meat/beans/nuts Fats Hormones Vitamins/minerals Fruits & Vegetables
#3 SleepDeath PerhapsKilled rats after 32 daysHuman Record 19 days18 hours without sleep worse than drunk driver**Lack of sleep has been shown to contribute to depression, inattention, poor behavior, and academic failure.****Teenagers require 9 hours of sleep per night**Brain studies last thought before sleep
#4 Attend Class Attendance most often equals grade in class.Attendance means ¡°SLANT¡± not just in room. Sit-up Listen Ask questions Nod when understanding Track speaker with eyes
#5 Attitude Act as if¡­Athletes' master visualization
#6 Review Daily
#6 Review Daily
#7 OrganizationNeed to know where things are when you need them.Numerous times students will state, ¡°I did that assignment¡± ¨C but can not find it.Lost work wastes time being repeated for all.Need to know when things are going to happen.
#8 ExerciseIncreased blood supply to brain - Can work better, faster, and longer.Actually grows new nerve cells!Reduces stress and depressionImproves sleep and energy level! Being tired does not replace exerciseHow much?30 minutes (heart intense) - 3 times/week
#9 Mnemonics/AcronymsShort verbal devices to remember list¡°Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally¡±Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, Add/SubtractMake funny visual storiesYour brain likes unusual things!
#10 StudyNeed to know what works best for you? Where? When? How? Timing? ¡­
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  • 2. SuccessfulWhat do you think will make you successful in middle school science this year?
  • 3. Put lists in order(most important 1st)Attend Class OrganizeAttitude (positive) Review DailyExercise SleepFood Study for TestMnemonics Water
  • 5. #1 WaterYour brain is actually floating in water!Your brain will die from its own weight.First Signs ¨C HeadacheDifficulty thinkingDeath (3 to 10 days)**What can you do?Bring water bottleMeasure yourself
  • 6. #2 FoodDead in 2 monthsMost important is healthy diet Carbohydrates Grains/breads Protein Meat/beans/nuts Fats Hormones Vitamins/minerals Fruits & Vegetables
  • 7. #3 SleepDeath PerhapsKilled rats after 32 daysHuman Record 19 days18 hours without sleep worse than drunk driver**Lack of sleep has been shown to contribute to depression, inattention, poor behavior, and academic failure.****Teenagers require 9 hours of sleep per night**Brain studies last thought before sleep
  • 8. #4 Attend Class Attendance most often equals grade in class.Attendance means ¡°SLANT¡± not just in room. Sit-up Listen Ask questions Nod when understanding Track speaker with eyes
  • 9. #5 Attitude Act as if¡­Athletes' master visualization
  • 12. #7 OrganizationNeed to know where things are when you need them.Numerous times students will state, ¡°I did that assignment¡± ¨C but can not find it.Lost work wastes time being repeated for all.Need to know when things are going to happen.
  • 13. #8 ExerciseIncreased blood supply to brain - Can work better, faster, and longer.Actually grows new nerve cells!Reduces stress and depressionImproves sleep and energy level! Being tired does not replace exerciseHow much?30 minutes (heart intense) - 3 times/week
  • 14. #9 Mnemonics/AcronymsShort verbal devices to remember list¡°Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally¡±Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, Add/SubtractMake funny visual storiesYour brain likes unusual things!
  • 15. #10 StudyNeed to know what works best for you? Where? When? How? Timing? ¡­