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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Memory Techniques

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students enhance memorization skills by using the following techniques: acrostics, acronyms, number pictures, spelling memory tips, name pictures, grouping, and journey pegs.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Memory Mnemonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Though lists can be full of interesting facts, they can be hard to remember, especially for tests. In this human behavior science fair project, you will learn about a memory technique called mnemonics (pronounced nuh-MAH-nicks). See if...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: The Mysteries of Memory Memorization Techniques That Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Contains plans for four lessons that teach learners about memory and techniques to better remember information. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Remembering the u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Video, with accompanying lyrics, features a quick mnemonic device for remembering the order of the U.S. presidents and how many terms each president served. Includes quick reference guide to the first ten presidents. [2:06]
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Article
Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: What Are Simple Poems to Memorize?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on selecting a poem to memorize and ways to memorize the poem. It includes two poems that would be good choices to memorize, Robert Frost's "Fire and Ice" and Walt Whitman's "Oh Captain! My Captain!"
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Other

Nicky Case: How to Remember Anything Forever Ish

For Students 9th - 10th
Having trouble memorizing all the information you need for your classes? This site offers a way to make memorizing quick and easy! It's called spaced repetition and is a habit that can be employed in situations throughout life. Practice...
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Memory Aids

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips and strategies for helping to remember spelling.
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British Council

British Council: How to Memorise Anything

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you have a good memory? Watch this video to find out how to improve your memory and then play a short game.
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Handout
Braingle

Braingle: Mentalrobics Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Prepare for tests and exams by using the memorization techniques described at this website. Learn about the "story system," the "link system," the "keyword-mnemonic technique," and other ways all students can improve their memory skills.