Sci/Maths Mnemonics: Funny/Memorable

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This discussion focuses on creative mnemonics for memorizing scientific and mathematical concepts, including the Periodic Table of Elements and trigonometric functions. Participants share humorous and memorable phrases, such as "Sex On Hippos Causes Anally Induced Herpes To Overreacting Apes" for SOH CAH TOA and "Never Eat Shredded Worms" for directional memory aids. The thread highlights the effectiveness of using funny stories, analogies, and poems as memory aids, making complex information easier to recall. Notable examples include the mnemonic for the colors of the spectrum, "ROYGBIV," and a catchy phrase for remembering the fates of Henry VIII's wives.

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  • Understanding of basic scientific concepts such as the Periodic Table of Elements.
  • Familiarity with trigonometric functions and their applications.
  • Knowledge of mnemonic devices and their effectiveness in memory retention.
  • Ability to create and adapt humorous phrases for educational purposes.
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  • Research effective mnemonic techniques for memorizing complex scientific formulas.
  • Explore additional memory aids for trigonometry, such as visual diagrams.
  • Learn about the history and significance of the Periodic Table of Elements.
  • Investigate the psychological principles behind humor and memory retention.
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and anyone interested in enhancing their memory skills through creative and humorous techniques. It is particularly useful for those studying science and mathematics who struggle with memorization.

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*Periodic Table of Elements
*Equations
*Formulae
*Etc ...

Can be Famous, Personal, or New etc...
Other memory aids e.g. stories, analogies, poems etc r welcome! :smile:
 
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hmmm i remember myself and Andy coming up with a way to remember SOH CAH TOA (trigonometry) and it ending up as

Sex
On
Hippos
Causes
Anally
Induced
Herpes
To
Overreacting
Apes

(or something along those lines)
 
What about Socatoah's inverse twin sister? Cant forget her, she's the cool sounding woman by the name of Choshacao.
 
Good one guys. I thought this thread would be helpful for those of us with bad memories. Shame no-one else has posted.
 
For the directions:
Never
Eat
Shredded
Worms

For the bio order system
King
Peter
Calls
Out
For
Garret
Serniak
 
Cheers....
 
the good ol' spectrum one...ROYGBIV...Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
 
jimmy p said:
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
That is definitely harder to remember than ROYGBIV.
 
there's one really good one out there for the monarchs of England - heard it on the radio once. Unfortunately I forgot it too.
 
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LOL I have never heard it but there is a little ditty for remembering the fate of Henry VIII's wives.

Divorced, beheaded, died
Divorced, beheaded, survived.
 
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jimmy p said:
the good ol' spectrum one...ROYGBIV...Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
And if you want to go backwards through the spectrum: Virgins In Bed Give You Orgasms Repeatedly. Nice and easy to remember that one.
 
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LOL that is pretty good... actually my biology classification version of ShawnD's isn't quite as good

Kindly
Put
Cups
On
Funny
Green
Saucers
 

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