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  Google Keep is an app for taking notes. It is surprisingly simple and easy to use. I even used it to help me organize my thoughts for a few of my other posts.

 

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  Google Earth is an app that allows you to explore the world. You are able to see very complex 3D maps of the entire planet, from the many streets of Paris to a forest far from human eyes. You can use the Street View feature to find important landmarks such as the Washington Monument, or even your very own home. After reading the posted article, I was particularly intrigued by the new "Epic Hunts Caught On Camera," narrated by David Attenborough.  https://earth.google.com/earth/rpc/cc/drive?state=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%221k90TQOJBkQ7mp9WSwFFo968GxQJZXsVG%22%5D%2C%22action%22%3A%22open%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22116722924214979642395%22%7D&usp=sharing

  The Siege of Gondor and the Battle of Pelennor Fields During the Second Age, Sauron suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Because of this defeat, all of Sauron's forces were destroyed, save for the Nazgûl. Sauron had also lost his One Ring, with which he drew power from the other nineteen rings of power. In addition, Sauron's body and his fortress at Barad-Dûr were both destroyed. Despite all of this loss, Sauron was by no means finished. Though Sauron could not access his Ring, it was not destroyed, which meant that Sauron's spirit could exist without his body. This meant that he could still control the Nazgûl and plan his revenge. And though the Dark Tower was destroyed, the foundations still remained. These things meant that Sauron was able to grow more powerful during the Third Age. At the same time, Elves and Men, believing Sauron to be dead, disbanded their alliance and allowed themselves to become weak. Many Elves departed from

  Google Arts and Culture is a collection of stories and slideshows that can tell you a lot about history, places, art, and culture. Serengeti National Park By viewing the slideshow, I learned that Serengeti is a scenic and biodiverse place in the two African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Because it is a wildlife sanctuary, the park contains two million wildebeests, 900,000 Thompson's gazelles, 300,000 zebras, 4,000 lions, 3,500 spotted hyenas, 1,000 leopards, 300 wild dogs, 225 cheetahs, and more than 500 species of birds. The park is a home to several endangered animals as well, including the rhinoceros, elephant, wild dog, cheetah, and the leopard. Serengeti National Park is also the site of the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world, in which a million wildebeests travel a 1,000km long annual trek.

  The Battle of Helm's Deep During the War of the Ring, Sauron focused his assault on Rohan and Gondor, two kingdoms of Men. Since Gondor was between Rohan and Mordor, the Dark Lord left the destruction of Rohan to his servant, Saruman the White. The White Wizard did two things to achieve this. First, he built an army of Uruk-Hai, selectively bred Orcs that were stronger and unharmed by sunlight. From his fortress at Isengard, Saruman created and armed thousands of Uruk-Hai that would serve no one other than himself. In addition to the army, Saruman also sought to weaken Rohan's king, Theoden. He did this by sending his servant, Gríma, to be the king's advisor. Gríma, otherwise known as Wormtongue, banished Theoden's nephew, Éomer, so that he couls not get in the way of his mission. But Saruman's nefarious plan was interrupted when four strangers came to the king's halls in Edoras, Rohan's capital. These visitors were Gandalf the White, Aragorn, Legolas, and

     Whether on a quiz or in life in general, cheating is a very bad idea. Firstly, cheating means that you are taking credit for work that you didn't do, which is lying. If you cheat by taking credit for someone else's work, you are stealing from them, which is called plagiarism. Plagiarism can land you in a lot of trouble, including expulsion from school or college, or legal actions such as fines and penalties.  https://create.kahoot.it/v2/details/3ecf618e-f867-41c6-8262-1b5ec4c3c45e

  Plagiarism is, at its core, stealing. Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas or work and branding it as your own. In a college or university, plagiarism will result in immediate expulsion. It can also be punished via legal actions, like fines or penalties.       https://www.scanmyessay.com/plagiarism/consequences-of-plagiarism.php#:~:text=Plagiarism%20can%20get%20you%20expelled,action%3B%20fines%20and%20penalties%20etc. https://guides.library.ucla.edu/citing/plagiarism/avoid

  Battle of Azanulbizar When Smaug took over Erebor, Thror wanted to see the ancient city of Khazad-dum for himself. So he and his companion, named Nar, journeyed for the entrance to Moria at the plain of Azanulbizar. Thror went into the city, while Nar waited outside the gates. After three days, Thror’s beheaded corpse was thrown out the gates with the word “Azog” carved onto his head. When Nar saw this, he rushed to the Dwarves and told them the news. Over the course of three years, the Dwarves had readied all of their armies. This included the Longbeards led by Thror’s son, Thrain. The Dwarven forces began to attack the goblins under the Misty Mountains. Because of this many goblins sought the leadership of  Azog the Defiler, who led the Orcs in Moria and killed Thror. Azog took all of his army and brought them to Azanulbizar. The Dwarves found out and moved to attack.    The Orcs had the advantage at the beginning of the battle. Thrain’s first attack was thrown back. Thrain lost

Edx.org: In this site, you can enroll in many courses ranging from computer sciences to humanities. Each of these courses contains one or more videos. I watched an introductory video on a course on John Snow and the cholera outbreak in 1854.  https://www.edx.org/course/predictionx-john-snow-and-the-cholera-epidemic-of Archive.org:  This site is a collection of billions of books and documents from libraries and institutions from around the world. It is very helpful for finding a lot a literary works and historical documents. I was able to find and read from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz  from this site. Coursera.org: Like edx.org, this site allows you to enroll in many courses, and it is a collaboration by numerous colleges and universities. I found a couple of literature courses that sparked my interest. Howcast.com: This site feature a wide variety of how-to videos that would be useful for learning important (or unimportant yet fun) skills that may come in handy during your life.  https

  1. Train your brain with games that improve your focus. Games like this include sudoku, chess, memory games, and jigsaw puzzles. 2. A good night’s sleep can help you with not only focus, but also with attention and memory. To sleep better, try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. You can also wind down before bed with a hot bath, a book, or soft music. 3. Making time for exercise can help stop or even reverse memory loss as well. Though aerobic exercise is recommended, you should just start where you’re at right now. 4. Spending about 15-20 minutes in nature can also improve your cognitive skills. Studies have also shown that keeping plants in your workspace can help increase concentration and productivity, as well as workplace satisfaction and air quality. 5. If you’re working on a big project for a long period of time, you will find that your mind starts to wander and it becomes difficult to keep working. When this happens, take a short mental bre

 

The Battle of the Five Armies     During the Third Age, the Dwarves founded a kingdom at Erebor, otherwise known as the Lonely Mountain. Under the leadership of their king, Thror,    the Dwarves accumulated legendary wealth through mining, to the point that all of Middle Earth knew about it. Unfortunately, this included the dragons in the Withered Heath to the north. Soon, in T.A. 2770, a dragon named Smaug the Golden attacked the Lonely Mountain and the nearby town of Dale, in which Men lived. Dale was completely destroyed, and many Men and Dwarves were killed. The few Dwarves that survived, including Thror, fled from Erebor, leaving the mountain and all of its treasure to Smaug. The Men in Dale fled south to the Long Lake, where they founded Esgaroth, also known as Lake-Town. The Dwarves tried to retake the abandoned Dwarf-kingdom of Moria at the Battle of Azanulbizar in T.A. 2799, but failed. The Dwarves then lived in the Iron Hills to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west. Th

    After playing Kahoot, I do not think that I will be using it to prepare for a test. I enjoyed playing because it is fun, but I do not think it will help me study. https://www.powtoon.com/s/dMw8Obl3L2T/1/m

     When you are about to take a test or quiz, make sure to be prepared. Study for the test beforehand will help to make sure you know the material, and getting a good night's sleep will help you to better retain the information. As the teacher is handing out the test, listen closely for any instruction, so you know what is expected of you. When you get the test, read over it first so you know how long long it is. If you read through something that you don't understand, ask the teacher about it. Make sure to stay calm and relax if you are stuck on a question; chances are that the answer will come back to you. If that doesn't work, skip over the question and come back to it later. Once you are done, look over the test again and see if you missed any questions or if you made any obvious mistakes. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/testing-tips.htm https://quizlet.com/_8saxs8?x=1qqt&i=35bn8e https://create.kahoot.it/v2/details/30de90b7-237c-4ebd-b13e-d7c7f35ad97b