Helpful Hints:

Where can I find other helpful web pages?

AOL Instant Messenger - Download Instant Messenger to participate in the online review sessions prior to tests. If you have this free service, you can send me instant messages and be invited to the review chat room. My screen name is: MrMacTeacher.

Access to the Online Version of the Textbook - This is a link to the online version of the textbook. Use your student login: Username = NAstudentid / Password = studentid to access the features this book has to offer.

ICQ - If you want to "talk" to me (or anyone else) interactively, download ICQ. It is free, simply choose the version that is compatible with your operating system. My ID number is: 62914499.

Map Test of the United States - This is a link to an online test of your ability to identify the states. The map test will include a blank map like this one with numbers inside each state that correspond to your answer sheet.

Map Test of the United States - This is a link to a PDF document to study postal abbreviations.

Map Test of the United States - This is a test of your knowledge of the postal abbreviations. For each one you get right, that state will turn green and mistakes will be indicated in red. Practice this map to make sure you know the postal abbreviations, but recognize you need to locate the state on a blank map.

Map Test of the United States - This is a test of your knowledge of the postal abbreviations. This is a three minute timed exam, so you can see how many you can get right in that time. If you would rather work on this without a time limit, select the link directly under the countdown timer.

Map Test of Europe - This is a link to an online test of your ability to identify countries in Europe.

World Affairs Council - This is a link to the council in Pittsburgh. They sponsor excellent programs and speakers in a variety of focus areas.

Pittsburgh Organizations - If you are looking for a local organization, this index will help. By selecting a letter, you can quickly find the website for the organization you are trying to locate.

Modern History Sourcebook - Sources are organized in a helpful index to help you locate specific information about a particular topic.

Interactive Learning Exhibits - Some of these exhibits are especially helpful for this course.

History Channel - Great links to other pages and preview information for special programs.

Homework Help - You may want to use this site for a homework question in any of your classes. Resource links are provided to help you answer your questions quickly.

National Gallery of Art - The National Gallery of Art has exhibits that you will find interesting. View great works of art from the comfort of your own home!

The Louvre (Virtual Tour) - Perhaps the most famous museum in the world, the Louvre is now available for you online. Complete with floor plans, this official site will enable you to visit the part of the building you will find most helpful. Hint: You will want to use the viewing options to see the objects in 3D and from every angle (just as if you were there)!

How can I study more effectively?

Use my SAFER method to better test grades:

• SCAN THE BOOK for an overall review. Do not spend a great deal of time reading the information a second time - it is usually not your best study method.
• ATTEND STUDY SESSIONS prior to the test. It is often helpful to listen to the questions posed by others to help you feel more confident.
• FOCUS ON THE DAILY OBJECTIVE (Today You Will...) from your notes to recall what was most important about each lesson.
• EFFORT must be put into preparation for the test more than just one day in advance. You should start to prepare for the test on the day we begin a new unit to ensure you have smaller "chunks" to learn.
• REVIEW the "Need to Know" sheets given out in class and/or the review sessions. Try to answer all of the items without looking at your notes, then study only the things you don't know. Why waste time studying things you have already learned?!

Test Taking Strategies - This site is maintained by Brigham Young University. You will find helpful strategies for nearly every type of test you will encounter: True / False to Essay. This site is especially helpful because of the interactive practice quizzes to help you understand the testing concepts.

Learning Strategies - This is another page in the site maintained by Brigham Young University. You will find links to websites that will help you maximize the use of your time in the classroom, and help you study more effectively.