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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Importance of Focus

For Students 9th - 10th
How might focus help you succeed? Using examples of famous people from disparate fields, such as James Cameron, Quincy Jones, and Larry Page, Richard St. John suggests why focus is one of eight traits common in successful people. [5:54]
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Article
Other

Steve Pavlina: Triple Your Personal Productivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Web site in which author Steve Pavlina provides 5 steps for tripling personal productivity through time management. Articles in site are based on Pavlina's book Personal Development for Smart People.
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Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: How Productive Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to work smarter, not harder, by taking this productivity quiz. The assessment personalizes the outcome of your answers and will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to organization, attitude,...
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Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Effective Scheduling: Planning to Make the Best Use of Your Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning how to make the best use of your time can become easier with a daily planner. Discover how to set daily attainable goals to minimize stress levels by using a tool best suited to your lifestyle.