Things to Know About Chemistry Ouns

Things to Know About Chemistry OunsThere are three areas of chemistry, all of which lead to the achievement of science and engineering. One of the prerequisites of a good education is that one must be able to grasp basic science basics. Reading is one of the basics for understanding chemistry. The two most important types of reading are for learning about the science and learning about the people who made it.Reading articles related to the subject will introduce you to the topic and help you learn more about it. Articles about people who made new discoveries in the subject will give you an insight into how they did it. Many of these articles can be found on the internet.Science is made up of two main branches: organic and inorganic. Inorganic chemistry focuses on the chemistry of elements that are heavier than iron. Inorganic chemistry teaches chemistry that relates to nature and less to man. It is the branch of chemistry that deals with compounds of elements, or substances made from elements.All the atoms in the world are made of electrons orbiting around them. They have a definite direction, depending on the direction that the electrons are pointing in. Electrons are known as positive or negative, as each one has two poles opposite each other.Atoms move through a strong electric field due to the movement of the electrons. The atoms are held together by strong bonds. There are three types of bonds: ionic, covalent and a noble gas.A basic idea of chemistry is that the two poles of an atom are joined together through their bonding to form a molecule. Molecules have specific shapes; they are called monomers. Molecules that are not linked together will be called anions. Molecules that are joined together will be called covalency. In the above concept, ionic are atoms that are linked together, covalents are atoms that are not linked together.Chemistry is the study of the physical makeup of atoms, molecules and liquids. It is used to describe processes that happen w ithin a material.

Teach Away Telegram - July 2013

Teach Away Telegram - July 2013 We hope everyone in the northern hemisphere is enjoying a wonderful summer, and that our southern hemisphere teachers are getting through winter! Whether you’ve recently been to the beach or are planning your upcoming ski trip, we’re sure you’re keeping busy exploring the world around you.This month, we’ll share our schedule of upcoming webinars for educators hoping to teach abroad. We’ll also give teachers an overview of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month that began early in July. Our country spotlight for July is Kazakhstan.Teach Away WebinarsIn order to improve the ways we provide our teachers with information, Teach Away is offering webinars to educators hoping to teach abroad. These interactive sessions give you the chance to ask your questions to Teach Away representatives, and deliver visual and audio content about teaching, job hunting, and living abroad.Webinars are free to attend and open to anyone interested in teaching overseas someday. Reminders will appear on the Teach Away Facebook page, Google+ page, and Twitter page on the days leading up to the webinars, so follow us for updates! Webinar Schedule for August:A Day in the Life â€" Teach in the UAEAugust 14, 5 pm Eastern Time (New York/Toronto) Register online: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/928765392 If you’re looking for a little more information about what it’s like to teach in the UAE, then this webinar is for you. Join us to find out some more about moving to and living in the UAE, teaching abroad, traveling in the Middle East, and hear from some of our teachers who are currently in the UAE.Impress with your ApplicationAugust 28, 5 pm Eastern Time (New York/Toronto) Register online: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/494942656 Applying for a teaching position can be stressful. Join us for some great tips about how to succeed with a complete profile, impressive resume and well written cover letter, as well as effective preparation for interviews.Ramadan: An OverviewThis m onth marked the beginning of Ramadan in the Islamic world. Many of our teachers who will be moving overseas next year have asked about Ramadan, so read on for a guide. Ramadan basics: Ramadan is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a month for prayer, charity, and fasting. The Ramadan fast restricts Muslims from eating or drinking from dawn until dusk. Each night, families and communities break their fast with a meal known as iftar. Though Westerners often associate Ramadan only with fasting, Muslims also focus on the importance of charity and generosity. Many volunteer in their communities and make donations of food, clothing, or time.The calendar: The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that the dates shift forward each year by about 11 days. In addition, some countries differ by one or two days in their observance of Ramadan. This year, Ramadan is being observed from sunset on July 8th â€" August 7th (or July 9th â€" August 8th). Changes to daily life: If you are in a country where Ramadan is observed, you’ll want to keep in mind that businesses and government offices will usually hold shorter work days. This will affect the speed at which business is done, and will change the timing of rush hours and other busy times of day. Showing respect: Expectations of foreign visitors will vary depending on the country. At a minimum, you should refrain from eating or drinking in public, and keep in mind that many people around you are spending their days without food or water. In some countries, all restaurants will close during the day. Other countries might cater to foreign visitors by keeping restaurants open, although patrons will usually be served indoors. Use common sense and observe the actions of those around you. It’s better to err on the side of caution than risk coming off as disrespectful. What to say: “Ramadan Kareem” and “Ramadan Mubarak” are phrases used as greetings. It’s also fine to say “Happy Ramadan” in English. Ramadan ends in a festival known as Eid al-Fitr. To celebrate the end of Ramadan, you can greet people with “Eid Mubarak!”Country Spotlight: KazakhstanLocated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan is a beautiful country for intrepid travelers. The world’s ninth-largest country, it is largely unexplored by foreign visitors, but boasts an array of stunning natural scenery, including snowy mountains, open deserts, and rocky canyons. Kazakhstan is culturally and ethnically diverse, and as a result, people in Kazakhstan are generally known for being tolerant and respectful. Roughly two-thirds of the population speaks Kazakh, though almost everyone speaks Russian, which is also an official language of Kazakhstan. English is slowly becoming more common as the country works to expand its English-language education. Teachers in Kazakhstan can be placed in many cities across the country. Visit the chic cafes of Almaty, the nation’s largest city, or ex plore the diverse influences in the capital city of Astana. Visitors can travel the famous Silk Road, hike mountains and canyons, and explore vast northern glaciers. Teach Away has a number of new positions in Kazakhstan, both in public and private schools. Teaching jobs in Kazakhstan offer competitive salaries with excellent benefits, including accommodation, health care, and generous vacation time. Interested candidates can learn more about teaching in Kazakhstan and about teaching in Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, an elite network of publicly funded schools throughout the country.

Diversity in the classroom A checklist for culturally responsive teachers

Diversity in the classroom A checklist for culturally responsive teachers Whether this is your first teach abroad stint or you’re currently on your fifth contract renewal, it’s always worth evaluating your teaching style and pedagogy to look for areas to improve. In both private international schools as well as public schools, you will encounter a great variety of cultural backgrounds and it’s important as a teacher to model acceptance and to value inclusivity. Read below to see what you’re currently doing and to get more tips for an inclusive classroom. Classroom environment Communicate the value of different genders (if you have a mixed class), family structures, ethnicities, and faiths and religions. Although you may be teaching in English, it’s important to value students’ native languages. Promote inclusiveness and cooperation among students. Look for classroom activities that will promote group work and collaboration. For classroom tasks and responsibilities, avoid gender stereotyping. For classroom images, be certain to choose images that are gender-diverse and ethnically diverse. Challenge stereotypes and inappropriate comments. Ensure that your students see you as an open and warm educator. Model fairness, acceptance, and empathy for your students. Look to include diverse learning materials and read stories that include a variety of individuals. Pedagogy For take-home or individual assignments, provide opportunities for students’ to choose topics of deep interest to them. When possible, make use of technology to cater to different learning styles. When possible, incorporate students’ family and culture as material for Every culture has different norms when it comes to classroom behavior and respecting these are important, especially around asking questions and disagreeing publicly. Assess your students using a method that values different learning styles. Classroom resources Use resources and materials that reflect diverse individuals and value diversity. Incorporating materials from a variety of cultures, when appropriate, is great. Choose resources that are gender neutral. Be sensitive to historical events in the country you are teaching and address these events appropriately. You can use international media to examine stereotypes with age-appropriate student groups. Include opportunities to talk locally and globally when you have classroom discussions. School community Involve family as often as possible to encourage diversity and its value. This can mean a classroom “openhouse”, games days, presentations of exciting projects, etc. Invite parents to share their insights, experiences and concerns within the context of the classroom curriculum. Teachers, looking for more training and support on how to deal with increasing diversity in your classroom? Look no further thanCulturally Responsive Teaching, Teach Away's online, self-paced professional development course for educators.

3 easy ways to teach your child times tables at home

3 easy ways to teach your child times tables at home There comes a time in every parents life where the inevitable times-tables learning will come up. For some children it is easier than for others but from my experience all children need a helping hand. Times tables are so important to a child's learning; they will help them conquer Maths much easier if they know their times tables by heart. And of course times tables are something that will help in all aspects of both school life and adult life. Multiplication Table 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 3 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 4 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 5 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 6 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 7 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70 77 84 8 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 9 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 11 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 121 132 12 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 We at First Tutors understand the importance of teaching our children the times tables so we've come up with three easy ways we think will aid in getting your child to remember their times tables. 1. Start with the easiest and work up No-one ever said that learning times tables was easy. It's a matter of going over and over them until your child feels confident that they have learnt them. A common mistake people tend to make is working their way through the numbers in order. It is much easier and far more constructive to start with the easy numbers first. This will not only help build your child's confidence as they are learning but will also make the transition from the lower numbers to the higher numbers far easier. So by starting with the 1's you are introducing your child to the times tables in a very easy way. 1 x 1 is 1. Explaining the drill will ensure your child sees that learning their times tables is not going to be as difficult as they may have heard. The best order for learning the times tables, in my opinion, are as follows: The 10's The 5's. The 11's. The 2's. The 4's. And then: The 9's. The 6's. The 3's. The 12's. The 8's. The 7's. The ten times tables are by far the easiest as they require no understanding about how the tables work. To multiply any number by 10 you simply put a zero on the end of it. 1 x 10 = 10 4 x 10 = 40 9 x 10 = 90 And this works with any number. 16 x 10 = 160 37 x 10 = 370 98 x 10 = 980 And there you have the ten times tables. The five times tables are pretty straight-forward too and shouldn't take too long to learn. The easiest way to learn the five times tables is probably parrot-fashion and learning them in a rhythm: Five - ten - fifteen - twenty - twenty-five - thirty - thirty-five - forty - forty-five - fifty etc. Teaching your child to count up in fives can also be part of a game. Whenever we play hide-and-seek for example, the finder always has to count up in fives to one hundred! When it comes to the rest of the numbers it's about explaining how multiplication works. Whenever we multiply a number, the answer gets bigger by whatever the multiplier is. A great way of explaining this is by using real objects. Lego, coins, pebbles; anything that can show how when we have one number and multiply it by another the first number grows. With the two's it just about explaining that we are doubling that number. For example, the sum 2 x 6 also means double six. Two times six is twelve, two sixes and double six is twelve. Another thing to remember is that multiplying gives the same answer forwards as it does backwards (1 x 2 is the same as 2 x 1) so as you move up the numbers you're already half-way there. Multiplication is just sequential adding. Take a jar of pennies and put three piles of four pennies. Explain that you have four pennies, three times. This means you have 4 + 4 + 4. It also means you have three times four (3 x 4). If you add up all the piles of pennies you will have twelve pennies in total. This kind of practice can be done as many times as needed for the child to comprehend the idea of multiplication. Change the quantities and objects until your child feels confident enough to move on. 2. Teach the tricks The great thing with times tables is that there are many tricks that can help your child memorise them more easily. Let's take a look at a couple of tricks: 2 times tables: Double it! Two times a number simply means add the number twice. 6 x 2 is actually 6 + 6 and 8 x 2 is the same as 8 + 8. 4 times tables: Double it then double it again! It is simply a matter of doubling the number then doubling the answer. For example, 4 x 5 is 5 + 5 = 10 and 10 + 10 = 20. 4 x 5 is 20! 9 times tables: This is actually a very simple trick so I'll try and explain it as best I can. Use the palms of your hands. Your left hand and anything left of the finger you will put down will be the tens. Your right hand and any finger after the finger that is put down will be the ones. Have a look at the picture to familiarise yourself with the palm. So, if you put down your pinky finger (as in the diagram below; this would be position one and for the purpose of 1 x 9) on your left palm you are left with nine remaining fingers. 1 x 9 = 9. If you then put down only your ring finger on your left hand (position 2 for 2 x 9) you are left with one finger to the left of your ring finger and eight fingers after. Therefore 2 x 9 is 1 (on the ten's side) and 8 (on the ones side), 18. Let's do a couple more to make sure you've got the hang of it. 3 x 9 would be putting down the third finger (your middle finger) and you will see that you have two fingers to the left and seven fingers to the right. 2 and 7, twenty-seven. If you then put down only your index finger you will see that 4 x 9 equals thirty-six (three to your left, six to your right). 7 x 9 would simply be put down the index finger of your right hand as this would be the seventh finger and your answer will be revealed as sixty-three (six fingers to your left, three fingers to your right). This is a great trick and one that children love to practise. 11 times tables: Learning the 11 times table is actually very easy up to the number nine. It is simply doubling the appearance of the number you wish to multiply. For example, 2 x 11 = 22, 3 x 11 = 33, 4 x 11 = 44 and so on. There is also a great trick for multiplying large numbers by eleven too. What is 24 x 11? Add the first and second numbers together; 2 + 4 = 6. Then place the answer between the first and second numbers; 264. The answer is 264! When the sum of the first and second numbers is more than nine, you simply increase the left-hand number by the 1 to carry. For example, 11 x 99 would be: Add the first and second digits; 9 + 9 = 18 Add 1 to 9 to get 10, then place the 8 between the 10 and the 9. 1089 is your answer! There are plenty of cool tricks around to help your child master the times tables. These little tricks can go a long way and make the learning seem less tiresome for a child. 3. Drill Drill Drill Whether it be on your way to school every morning, walking through the supermarket aisles or whilst you child is having a splash in the bath drill them continuously until they are completely comfortable with all their times tables and can answer a thrown out 9 x 9 in an instant. Drilling should be done once the child is familiar with their tables or at least a set of numbers. Drilling should be started in order and once you feel they are getting there you can mix it all up. They may hesitate at the beginning but the more you drill the more the times tables will be embedded into their memories. Drill sessions should be quite short, no more than about five to ten minutes, depending on the attention span of your child. But you should aim to have at least two to three drilling sessions per day to really maximise the effect and speed up the learning process. To Conclude Learning the times tables takes time, dedication and patience. Introducing them in a fun and interactive way is by far the best way to start. Encourage your child to learn their times tables by being as involved as possible and checking their progress often. Little tips and tricks can make a huge difference in instilling the times tables into their memories and help build their confidence. If you are struggling with helping your child learn their tables it may be worth seeking the help of a private tutor to get them started. Good luck!

Become a Forensic Chemist

Become a Forensic ChemistIn this field of science, you can get a degree in forensic chemistry. This is an interesting area of study because it involves analyzing various substances and analyzing their molecular properties. This gives a good perspective on chemistry as a whole, which will help you in finding the chemical composition of different substances and materials that are involved in the investigation process.Forensic science is the study of criminal crimes that have been perpetrated. Some are solved while others are unsolved. This can be related to the discovery of a crime scene or the recovery of evidence from a crime scene. Other crimes can also be investigated for finding the perpetrator of the crime. For this purpose, forensic science is a very important discipline because of the fact that different processes are involved in this field.There are many different processes used in this discipline. One of the most common ones is the determination of the cause of death. This ca n be done by using forensic evidence or by using scientific instruments. For this to be successful, a thorough knowledge of chemical principles is needed. The methods that are used in this field will allow for accurate determination of the cause of death.Forensic laboratories usually have specialists in the department of chemistry. These people will do the analysis. They can do the laboratory analysis and will have the knowledge about the parameters that will determine the cause of death. Other forensic science graduates will do the work of laboratory technicians who work closely with the chemist to make sure that the chemical composition of the sample matches what the chemical composition of the person or the substance.Forensic chemistry is used in the workplace for the examination of substances that can cause harm to humans. Many processes in this field involve the analysis of environmental substances that can contain toxic elements. These substances include fire retardants, insec ticides, chemicals, and many other substances. It is very important to ensure that the chemical compositions of these substances are safe for humans.You can get a degree in forensic chemistry if you want to become an expert in this field. There are many schools and universities that provide a forensic chemistry degree. It will give you a basic understanding about the study of chemical chemistry. The subjects you will learn at the school will include the following: chemical evolution, equilibrium constants, isotope theory, and the formation of elements. There are many other areas of forensic science that you can learn about by taking this degree.You can get a forensic science degree through online programs. This will allow you to complete your degree from home. There are some colleges that offer degrees through distance learning, which is more convenient.

Googles Newest App Helps You Learn How to Solve Your Problems

Google's Newest App Helps You Learn How to Solve Your ProblemsAndroid apps that help show you step by step algebra problems are amazing tools when you have a bit of free time on your hands. We can use them to help us learn how to solve our equations and algebra problems. I mean really, how many free resources would you think you have to use to help you learn something?There are many different versions of these types of apps available but a few of the most popular are given below. Click the links to see what we can do with them.Android Math Solver is one of the more popular versions of this type of app. It has a proven track record of helping students learn and master many aspects of mathematics. This app allows you to find out your roots and makes it easy for you to work through root finding with many different ways of working out roots.Although, Android Math Solver works on the web, the web version of this app also has some other great features. Some of the other features include a built in problem solver, diagram tools and text checkers.Android Maths solver has been designed to be used with older phones and tablets but this will not deter most advanced users of Android devices. This is because you are able to download the desktop version of the app onto your phone to use with your tablet or phone.Another great app to help you work out steps is Pocket Algebra. This is another good app for people who use their phone a lot. This will enable you to create math games on your phone to help you get your practice in and build your math skills.Finally, another great learning tool for algebra problems is Trigonometry. This is another excellent app to help you solve problems and master the use of these tools.

Chirality Center Organic Chemistry Tutor

Chirality Center Organic Chemistry TutorIf you want to learn about organic chemistry, then this is the right online chemistry tutor for you. Online classes are widely available now, and it helps to have someone helping you through these online classes. To find this type of instructor, you just need to look for the term 'organic chemistry tutor'. They are individuals who are great at teaching chemistry students the basics of organic chemistry.The chirality center is one such online chemistry tutor. The center actually provides online courses that are online-based. This means that you can take the lessons online with your instructor, whenever you want to.Before going ahead with an online chemistry tutor, there are a few things that you need to consider. It helps to choose an instructor who has enough experience in the field. Make sure that the person you hire has a good grasp on what you need to learn and be able to guide you through the lessons.A lot of individuals want to sign up for an online chemistry tutor because they are worried about the lack of time to learn things online. However, when you go online, there is only so much time that you can allot to spend on studying. It is also important to make sure that you get a chemistry tutor who is capable of taking you to the next level, and more.Another thing to keep in mind, as you decide to search for an online chemistry tutor, is to see if they can handle the kind of course that you are trying to find out about. Many online courses are offered by different institutions. Some of them can be very good, while some of them might not be very good.Just like any other online chemistry tutor, you will also need to make sure that the online chemistry tutor you are looking for can make you understand how to apply the things you learned in the online lessons. For some people, there are some questions that they cannot get answered in the online lessons. Sometimes, this is because of their own lack of knowledge or difficu lty in the concepts.As you choose your online chemistry tutor, you will need to ask if he or she will help you with understanding how to apply the lessons and what new concepts to look into. You also need to find out what the instructor is expecting from you. What expectations should you have from the online course that you are taking?