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Simple Methods for Calculating Percentages

Simple Methods for Calculating Percentages

How much is 15%of 210? How about 75% of 440 or 350% of 20? The standard way of calculating percentages can make these problems difficult to do without a calculator. Luckily, there are several tips and tricks you can use…

Calculating the Delta Between Two Numbers

Calculating the Delta Between Two Numbers

Mathematicians are fond of Greek letters, and they use the capital letter delta, which looks like a triangle (∆), to symbolize change. When it comes to a pair of numbers, delta signifies the difference between them. You arrive at this…

Adaptations of Animals in Temperate Grasslands

Adaptations of Animals in Temperate Grasslands

Grasslands or prairies have a wide variety of animals inhabiting them. Small and large mammals have adapted to the open plains that extend over North America, Eurasia, Australia and Africa. Grassland animals have had to adapt to survive attack, the…

Engaging Science Fair Projects Featuring a Soccer Ball

Engaging Science Fair Projects Featuring a Soccer Ball

Science fair projects can be a drag for some students. Incorporate something that they’re interested in, such as sports, to make the project less of a chore and more interesting. A soccer ball can become a part of science project…

Understanding Convection Currents

Understanding Convection Currents

Convection currents transfer heat from one place to another by mass motion of a fluid such as water, air or molten rock. The heat transfer function of convection currents drives the earth’s ocean currents, atmospheric weather and geology. Convection is…

Calculating Weighted Class Grades

Calculating Weighted Class Grades

In some courses, grades are not all equal. Grades on some assignments have more weight towards your final grade than other assignments. In order to perform this calculation, you need to know the weight of each grade. This is the…

Effects of Adding Dry Ice to Water

Effects of Adding Dry Ice to Water

Placing dry ice into water, such as fruit punch, to simulate a boiling cauldron of witch’s brew is a favorite Halloween party trick. Science teachers commonly use this effect to demonstrate the principles of sublimation and condensation. Dry Ice “Dry…

How to Convert Meters to Liters

How to Convert Meters to Liters

The meter is the basic unit of length in the metric system, while the liter is the basic unit of volume. Liquid is generally measured by volume. Volume also can be expressed in units of cubic meters (m3), which describes…

Exploring Decomposers in Savanna Ecosystems

Exploring Decomposers in Savanna Ecosystems

The world’s savannas, where just enough precipitation falls to support the growth of grasses but not of dense clusters of trees or other flora, challenge many organisms’ attempts to thrive. Even some decomposers essential to making nutrients available in an…

Understanding Duck Mating Behavior

Understanding Duck Mating Behavior

Duck mating sessions are serious business — in fact, they are often extremely aggressive. The uniquely shaped penises and vaginas associated with male and female ducks, respectively, contributing to their one-of-a-kind mating techniques. Male Sex Organs As opposed to 97…