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• Military time
• Military ranks
• History/Astronomy
On Star Trek, the time is stated in military time. Someone might say 0900 hours, which means 9:00am. It took me a
while to understand the military time as I was also a kid while watching the show, and even to this day I sometimes
make mistakes. However, if you’re interested in military topics, this is something worth learning as it coincides with
real life.
The military ranks in Star Trek are different from real life, of course, but kids could understand the concepts—for example,
what’s the highest rank in Star Trek—and they might even ask, what the highest rank is in the army in real life.
Lastly, history and astronomy! Not a lot of kids like learning history or astronomy. However, if they see an episode of
Star Trek that involves history, astronomy and the past, classes may become interesting to them.
Who doesn’t like to learn about Amelia Earheart? Or who doesn’t like knowing about the history of space? We learn a
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SUCCESS IS MORE ABOUT EFFORT
THAN INTELLIGENCE
By Senadee Atapattu Posted September 9, 2020 In Student Corner
Excelling in every challenge, task, or assignment that comes your way is not something that relies entirely on your
IQ. In fact, when it comes to getting 100% on your next school project or nailing a job interview, efficiency and work
ethic are extremely important. With the right techniques, you can achieve above and beyond in anything you do,
regardless of how intelligent you are. Success in every project you undertake is guaranteed when you understand
your expectations, use your resources, plan ahead, and efficiently go the extra mile.
When assigned a task, the first thing you should do is analyze what is expected of you. For students, this means
understanding what subject area an assignment covers, what requirements exist, and how the assignment will assess
you as a student (if you are independent, collaborative, initiative, etc). This information can be found by looking
through rubrics, assignment pages, and other instructional materials for your state and grade, as well as clarifying
with your teacher. For employees, this means understanding what the purpose or benefit of a specific task is and
how you can display your personal value through the responsibility. Reading through handbooks and clarifying with
experienced coworkers and supervisors are great practices if your goal is to progress professionally. Understanding
what is expected of you and the specifics of every project will not only ensure that you complete it properly, but also
shows that you can work well under instruction.
On the other hand, accessing the resources available to you is equally important in striving for excellence. Resources
are extra sources of information, such as books or online media, that can optimize your results in any given
task. For example, when you need to complete a written report, effectively accessing your resources can take form
in using writing guides or getting your work proofread. These tools are easily accessible, and help perfect your efforts
to ensure success, as well as improve your own learning. Even more, when these resources are handed to you,
like employee handbooks or reading lists, effectively utilizing them will earn you a few brownie points.
While some people may work well under pressure, it is always a good idea to use effective time management
and planning skills when tackling a daunting or important task. It’s essential to schedule regular time to work on
your project and break down the big assignment into manageable daily tasks. Prioritizing your time is necessary as
well: if the task is very important, you need to make the effort to spend more time on it and start working on it earlier.
Brainstorming or planning your ideas, expectations, and goals relative to the assignment can also help you get
started in the right direction. Sometimes doing a “brain dump” of everything you’re thinking of in regards to the project
will help you identify your background knowledge or perspective and clear your mind to help you focus.
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