Outrageous!
 
It is often easier to remember things that are strange or unusual.  You could try finding bizarre ways of trying to imagine the things you are trying to learn.
For example:
  • Think of some famous people (e.g. footballers, musicians, Tony Blair, Po from the Telly tubbies ) and imagine them taking it in turns to tell you a bit of information. 
  • They could be driving tractors, or riding on a roundabout as they do so.
  • Fit the words you need to learn to the tune of a well known song.
 
Of course, you can think of some better ideas!  See if you can come up with an ‘outrageous' strategy of your own, then try it out. (Nobody else needs to know!)