| How to Catch Up on Missed Schoolwork Quickly Posted: 08 Oct 2017 05:00 PM PDT When you miss class, the work can start to pile up quickly. All those assignments and deadlines can be pretty overwhelming, but don't panic. Talk to your teachers and friends about what you missed. Then, make a plan for tackling your workload, prioritizing the most pressing assignments. Take breaks, reward yourself, and stay positive to boost your productivity. Catching up on missed schoolwork isn't easy, but with a little organization and strategy, you'll be better equipped to handle the challenges that come your way. EditTalking to Teachers and Friends - Let your teacher know of your absence in advance, if possible. You never know when an illness or family emergency will strike. However, if this absence is planned, let all your teachers and the school administration know in advance. That way, they can get make-up work to you as soon as possible.[1]
- Say something like, "I'm sorry, but I'll be out of class tomorrow for a family reunion. Please let me know what I need to do to stay on top of my work."
- You may need to provide a note from a doctor or parent. Check with your school administration to find out.
- Communicate with your teacher after unexpected absences. Stay after class to talk with your teacher on-on-one, or head to their office during your free time. Explain the situation, let them know you're trying your best catch up, and ask what you missed. If you've missed several days, it's a good idea to email your teacher instead of waiting to talk in person.[2]
- Say something like, "I'm so sorry I was out yesterday with the flu. I'm doing my best to get back on schedule. Is there anything important that I missed?"
- Be honest if the missed work wasn't absence-related. Sometimes, you might forget to complete an assignment, run out of time, or simply feel too tired. In cases like these, it's important to be honest with your teacher about the situation. Explain why you missed the work and tell them you're ready to work hard to get back on track,
- You might say, "I'm sorry, I've been really busy with soccer lately and I've fallen behind on some assignments. I want to do everything I can to catch up. What would you recommend that I do?"
- Be aware of class policies. Take note of any rules your teacher has regarding missed assignments. For example, they may require that you submit papers by email if you can't get to class to turn in a hard copy.[3]
- Talk to friends about what you missed. Your friends can fill you in on information covered and any assignments or activities you missed. They may also be able to lend you their notes.[4]
- While talking to students is helpful, it shouldn't be a substitute for communicating with your teacher. Ideally, you should do both.
- Get help for difficult subjects. If you were already having a hard time in a class, missing school can make it even worse. If you feel lost or overwhelmed, reach out to your teacher, TA, classmates, or a tutor for help.[5]
- You may be able to meet with your teacher before or after class for extra help.
- Keep in mind that your teacher probably won't have time to re-explain the entire lecture. Look over all your notes and materials beforehand so you're as prepared as possible. It may be helpful to come in with a list of questions.
EditMaking a Plan - Create a chart or checklist. Create a chart or checklist of all the assignments you need to accomplish. Include due dates to help with prioritization. You can make your checklist on a whiteboard, a piece of paper, or on your computer. Just make sure it's in a place where you can easily refer to it.[6]
- Break down big assignments into smaller substeps, and nest these under the big assignments on your checklist.
- Don't forget to check off items when you complete them! It'll feel super satisfying.
- Prioritize. Once you make your checklist, prioritize your items. You should tackle assignments with the most pressing deadlines first. You may also want to prioritize academic classes over electives.[7]
- Put a star next to your top items or highlight them.
- You can color code by priority, underlining the most pressing items in red, the moderately pressing ones in yellow, and the least urgent ones in green.
- If you're having trouble determining a top priority, ask yourself, "If I only had time to complete one assignment, which one would it be?"[8]
- Make a schedule. After you've made a checklist and determined the most important items, it's time to create a schedule for tackling your work. Do your best to estimate how long you'll need for a given assignment, and assign different tasks to different days depending on your priorities. More pressing assignments should be scheduled earlier.[9]
- If you need even more structure, you might schedule your workload by time of day (morning, afternoon, and evening) or even by the hour.
- Input your schedule into a planner or online calendar and refer to it regularly.
- Don't neglect new assignments. It's easy to get caught up in all your makeup work, but don't forget that you may have new assignments, too! If you're unsure about what to prioritize, talk to your teacher.[10]
EditBeing Productive - Approach the situation with a positive attitude. A positive mindset increases productivity, while a negative attitude worsens procrastination. Try to be optimistic about your workload and abilities. Positive self-talk is your friend. Tell yourself you can do it![11]
- Say to yourself, "I've got this. I've caught up on work in the past, and I can do it again."
- It may help to do something fun before you buckle down, like going for ice cream with friends or taking your dog on a walk.
- Take advantage of your time. You may have pockets of free time here and there throughout your day. If you spend this time catching up on work, it can add up. For example, you might be able to do homework on the bus or while you're waiting to be picked up from soccer practice.[12]
- Take breaks. Yes, it'd be nice if you could sit down for twelve hours straight and crank out all your missed work. However, taking breaks actually increases productivity. Try to take a 20-minute break every hour or so.[13]
- You should do something completely unrelated to your work during your breaks. Look at funny memes, take a walk, grab a snack, or chat with a friend.[14]
- Make progress. Progress is the best motivating force, so start working as soon as possible and monitor your activity. Acknowledge when you make a little progress and congratulate yourself.[15]
- Reward yourself. Reward yourself for finishing tasks on your to-do list. Rewards can keep you motivated and put you in a more positive mindset.[16]
- Make sure your rewards are appropriate. Don't give yourself a huge reward for finishing a relatively small task, and don't select an insignificant reward for a major task.[17]
- Make your rewards meaningful, specific, and immediate. For example, you might reward yourself with a quick trip to your favorite restaurant for lunch.[18]
- Find a productive study buddy. Doing work with a friend who's focused and determined can help boost your productivity. Invite an academically successful friend over for a study session, and hold each other accountable.[19]
- It's fun to laugh and joke with friends, but do your best not to get distracted. Take turns reminding each other to stay focused.
- Get enough sleep and eat well. While you might be tempted to abandon your usual sleeping and eating patterns to get all your work done quickly, don't. You need to get enough food and sleep for proper cognitive function. Ignoring your body's needs will only slow you down.[20]
- Teens need around eight to ten hours of sleep each night. For better sleep, try to go to bed around the same time everyday. Staying up late on the weekends can hurt sleep quality.[21]
- Eat a balanced diet containing lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins, like chicken. Always eat breakfast, and drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated.[22]
- Avoid missing class if possible. You should only miss school for important or unavoidable reasons, like illness or special family events. Occasional absences happen, but missing class should not become a habit. Don't cut class because you don't feel like going or because you'd rather hang out with friends.[23]
- Do your best to balance your social life, extracurriculars, and schoolwork.
- Be honest with your teacher if you think a deadline is unreasonable. They may give you an extension once you explain your situation.
- If you have a ton of work to finish, it's easy to get paralyzed. However, remember that it's always better to work on something than nothing.
- If this missed work was avoidable, think about ways you can stay on top of your work in the future.
- Cutting class can be tempting, especially for college students, but it can lead to hours of missed school work and stress down the line.
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| How to Dechlorinate Drinking Water Posted: 08 Oct 2017 09:00 AM PDT Most drinking water has a small amount of chlorine added to it as a preventative measure against the spread of disease and dangerous pathogens. However, some studies have indicated that exposure to these small amounts of chlorine, over long periods of time, can negatively impact your health. To remove chlorine from drinking water, you can boil the water, add vitamin C tablets, or use a filtration system in your home. EditUsing Filters to Dechlorinate Water - Filter your water through a pitcher filter. A very popular way to remove chlorine from drinking water is by filtering your water through a pitcher filter that you keep in the refrigerator. There are many models and brands to choose from, and most are quite effective at minimizing chlorine levels.[1]
- Additionally, you can get a water filtration attachment for your tap itself that will be just as effective as a pitcher filter.
- Remember to replace the filter once every few months, or as indicated by the manufacturer, to maintain proper filtration function.
- Use a reverse osmosis filtration system in your home. Reverse osmosis water filtration systems use special carbon filters that remove almost all of the chlorine in the water that passes through it. These systems must be professionally purchased and installed, but they are relatively inexpensive.[2]
- You can have a reverse osmosis filter professionally installed under your sink to filter all of your tap water, or you can even set it up to filter all of the water that comes into your home.
- Install a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter. These kinds of filters are made from organic materials (like wood, coconut shells, and coal). Heat is used to activate the carbon in the organic materials, which allows the filter to absorb various chemicals and compounds.[3]
- GAC filters can also minimize unpleasant smells and tastes in your drinking water.
- A professional plumber or handyman should be able to purchase and install a GAC filter for you.
EditDechlorinating Water Naturally - Boil the water. Place the chlorinated water in a pot on the stove. Bring the water to a boil and let it boil for twenty full minutes. This should be enough time for all of the chlorine to evaporate out of the water. Leave the lid on the pot (but slightly off-center so some steam can escape) to prevent too much of the water itself from evaporating out.[4]
- Make sure you let the water cool sufficiently before drinking it.
- Leave the water outside for 24 hours. Placing chlorinated water outside in the sun will cause the chlorine to evaporate out of the water as gas and make it more suitable for drinking. Simply put the water outside in a sunny location and leave it there for 24 hours.[5]
- Consider covering the water with a clear plastic layer (e.g., plastic wrap) while the water is outside. Poke a few small holes in the plastic to aid evaporation. This will prevent other contaminants from getting in the water, while still allowing it to be exposed to the sunlight.
- This method may not be quite as effective as boiling the water. But it will remove most of the chlorine in your drinking water.
- Add vitamin C tablets to the water. Vitamin C is often used to dechlorinate larger amounts of water – like pools and hot tubs – before they are drained. However, this method can also work to dechlorinate drinking water. Just add the vitamin C tablets to the water and allow it to sit for 24 hours.[6]
- It should take about of vitamin C tablets to dechlorinate of water.
EditDeciding if You Should Dechlorinate - Understand why water is chlorinated in the first place. Chlorine is often added to a community's drinking water for preventative reasons. It does a great job of purifying the water and killing off any viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms that could potentially harm you if you ingested them.[7]
- As an inexpensive disinfectant, chlorine has kept our drinking water mostly safe for decades.
- Learn about the risks of drinking chlorinated water. Despite the benefits of chlorinated water, there have been many recent studies that indicate overexposure to chlorine can be potentially harmful.[8]
- In populations that regularly consume chlorinated water, there have been documented increases in bladder cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, miscarriages, and even some negative effects on the nervous system.[9]
- Improve the taste and smell of your water. Chlorinated water can have a very specific smell, almost like a swimming pool, that is quite repellant to many people. Dechlorinating your drinking water will remove this smell from your water, making your drinking experience much more enjoyable.[10]
- You can also do other things to improve the taste of your chlorinated drinking water – like adding a lemon slice, using the water to make tea or coffee, or even allowing it to sit out overnight.
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| How to Become an Aerospace Engineer Posted: 08 Oct 2017 01:00 AM PDT If you have passion for spacecraft or aircraft, in addition to strong math and physics skills, then a career as an aerospace engineer may be a great fit for you. Aerospace engineers design aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. It is one of the most challenging fields of engineering and requires special academic qualifications and training. However, if you get the right education and gain experience in the field, you'll have no problem establishing your career in aerospace engineering. EditGetting the Right Education - Develop sound math and science skills in high school. Aerospace engineering requires advanced science and math skills. Take classes in chemistry, physics, algebra, calculus, and trigonometry in high school to get a head-start on developing the skills you'll need.[1]
- Put your best effort into these classes so you can earn high marks. A high GPA will help you get into a good aerospace engineering program in college.
- Participate in related extracurricular activities, such as joining an astronomy or computer programming club or participating in a science or engineering competition.
- Strengthen your analytical skills. It's important to have critical thinking and analytical skills for a career in aerospace engineering. You'll need to solve complex problems using either concrete or intuitive methods. Playing mental games like crossword puzzles, chess, and other strategy games will help you develop these skills.[2]
- Get a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Apply to several colleges and universities with aerospace engineering programs to give yourself options when acceptance letters arrive. Make sure each university you apply to is ABET-accredited (ABET is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), as most employers will not recognize degrees from universities that are not.[3]
- Take classes in writing and business. An aerospace engineer will also need strong writing skills in order to document their work and write papers that clearly describe their designs. You'll also need knowledge of business practices and commercial law, so you should take both writing and business classes in college.[4]
- Earn a graduate degree. If you're truly dedicated to becoming an aerospace engineer, you should earn a Master's or Doctorate degree in the field. Though this will add between two and four years to your studies, it is worth it to begin your career with the best education possible.[5]
- You'll need to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) before applying to grad school.
- While in grad school, it's important that you complete and do well in all the required coursework.
- Earning a graduate degree requires you to research and complete an original thesis.
EditGaining Experience - Complete a summer co-op or internship. Some universities and colleges offer cooperative programs or internships for students. These programs pair you with experienced members in the aerospace engineering industry to allow you to gain practical experience and exposure to the professional environment while completing your degree.[6]
- Completing a co-op or internship will also provide you the opportunity to network and acquire professional references.
- Apply for an apprenticeship. Doing an apprenticeship will provide you with valuable experience as an aerospace engineer. Not only will you learn the basic requirements of the job, but you'll also be able to pick up tips and tricks from someone who knows all the ins and outs of aerospace engineering. Several of the NASA field centers offer apprenticeship programs, lasting from 10 weeks to five years.[7]
- For NASA apprenticeships, you must be in the process of obtaining, or already have, a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.[8]
- You'll need a GPA of 3.0 or higher and you must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident. You can apply online on the NASA website.[9]
- Work as an aerospace engineer technician. You may find that it's easier to become a technician in the field of aerospace engineering. Consider taking a position as a technician to gain valuable experience and make connections in the industry. You may even be able to work as a technician part time while you're finishing your studies, as less education is required for this position.[10]
- Join professional societies and organizations. There are several societies and organizations you can join, such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), SAE International, and the Sigma Gamma Tau: National Aerospace Engineering Honor Society. You'll be able to attend industry events, receive trade publications, and even visit a career center specifically targeted toward engineers.[11]
- The AIAA only charges a $25 membership fee for students,[12] while the SAE membership ranges from $95-$285, depending on the benefits.[13]
- The Sigma Gamma Tau: National Aerospace Engineering Honor Society doesn't charge a membership fee, although you must have completed three semesters of work toward a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.[14]
- Find a mentor in the industry. A great way to gain experience and make connections is to find a mentor in the industry of aerospace engineering. If you have a good relationship with one of your professors or supervisors of your internship, co-op, or apprenticeship, talk to them about becoming your mentor.[15]
- The AIAA as well as the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program of America can also help pair you up with a mentor in the industry.
- Send an email to or speak with the person you'd like to become your mentor. Say something like, "I really admire your dedication to and knowledge of aerospace engineering. I'm looking for a mentor in the industry to help me learn the ropes and make connections. Would you be interested in, and have the time to, be my mentor?"
EditEstablishing Your Career - Apply with manufacturing companies.[16] While working for a manufacturing company, you will provide technical expertise as well as troubleshoot projects during all stages of a project, from development from implementation. The ASRC Aerospace Corporation, Boeing Co., SpaceX, and the United Space Alliance are a few examples of manufacturing companies you could contact.[17]
- Apply with engineering services firms.[18] There are many engineering service firms that require aerospace engineers to use statistical tools to perform modeling and prediction as well as develop standards and guidelines. Contact companies like Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, and Woodward, Inc. to find jobs in your area.[19]
- Apply with federal agencies.[20] Federal agencies, including the military as well as NASA, need qualified aerospace engineers to develop and test propulsion units for spacecraft, aircraft, and missiles. To find and apply for jobs from these agencies, visit the NASA careers website (nasajobs.nasa.gov) as well as government websites (such as usajobs.gov).[21]
- Get licensed. If you get a Professional Engineer's (PE) license, you'll be qualified for higher levels of leadership in the aerospace engineering field. To get your PE license, you'll need an ABET-accredited degree as well as four years of work experience. You'll also need to pass both the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and the Professional Engineering (PE) exam.[22]
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