Do You Need Lab Experiments in Introduction to Chemistry?

Do You Need Lab Experiments in Introduction to Chemistry?If you are taking a course in introductory chemistry at a school that does not offer lab activities, then there is no reason for you to be worried about this. You can easily take out a cheap laboratory kit online and conduct your lab experiments in introductory chemistry of without having to worry too much about the supplies.There are lab kits that are very simple in construction and can even be used by first-time students. Since most of the people who are studying the subject now have taken tests for their formal qualifications, they are more than likely to use these kits for their lab work. However, if you cannot find them available on the internet, you can easily order them from your favorite drugstore.The first place where you can look for such a kit is eBay. There are many sellers that sell cheap lab experiments in introductory chemistry pdf. But be sure that you buy only from a reliable dealer, because some sellers will o nly offer you a pre-manufactured product that contains chemicals with the exact chemical composition that you need.As an example, the cheap chemistry lab kits that you can purchase online do not contain lab reagents. These are the real substitutes of the lab reagents that you would find in the university's chemistry lab where you will be taking the course.In addition, such kits will include items such as plastic pipettes, glass thermometers, syringes, and test tubes. You will also get full instructions on how to perform the experiments so that you do not have to worry too much about the labs.eBay is also the best place where you can find the different types of cheap laboratory supplies. You can find almost all kinds of electronics such as LCD screens, gas-powered microscopes, and any other equipment that you can think of. You just have to look for the things that you need, and you will find it just by shopping through eBay.When you have the kits in hand, you can actually do the lab experiments on your own as long as you have the right equipment. This is not always the case if you have to pay for your lab setup, as you have to wait until the package is delivered to your home.

Improve Your English While You Sleep - Listening Exercise

Improve Your English While You Sleep - Listening Exercise Should you stay up late to study English tonight, or close the books and get a good nights sleep? According to this TED video, you and your English may be better off with more sleep.Check out the TED video below about how sleep improves your memory, then see if you can complete our listening exercise.Answer the questions in comments, and we will correct them.You might be ____ __ closing the books, ____ ____ the music, and ____ to sleep.What is our misunderstanding about sleep?It ____ __ that sleep is also crucial for your brain.What does the hippocampus do for memory?What happened to HM after his hippocampus was removed?What 2 factors do they mention that influence memory?What, according to the video, is the best time to sleep after studying a language?Do you give yourself enough time to sleep? Do you think that studying less and sleeping more would help you learn?

Interview with Simon Singh

Interview with Simon Singh We had a very special treat yesterday: a visit from Simon Singh! Yes that’s the Simon Singh, science and maths author who has worked for the BBC’s Science and Features Department, directed the BAFTA award-winning documentary ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’, created education programmes Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme and the Enigma Project and has written many fantastic books: ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’, ‘The Code Book’, ‘Big Bang’, ‘Trick or Treatment’ and his latest, ‘The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets’.  Whoa! Simon has a vision to inspire young people with maths and science. In a world that progresses via innovations in maths and science we need more mathematicians, scientists and engineers - and for that, we need more maths and science teachers - and for that, we need more people studying maths and science at university. But how can we make this happen? Simon has some revolutionary ideas about how to nurture and develop students’ talents in maths and science, encouraging them to study these subjects at higher levels. We managed to grab Simon for a little interview at the end of our chat: Tutorfair: Why do you love maths and science? Simon: I think the question is, why wouldn’t you? Science is exciting! Just think about everything that’s been going on with the Big Bang at the moment. It’s fantastic. For maths, it’s a bit different. I originally did maths in order to do science, but after writing a lot about science, I began to see the beauty of maths. Take the number 26: it’s the only number between a squared number (25) and a cubed number (27). Despite the fact that there is an infinite quantity of numbers, we can prove that 26 is the only one. That’s really cool. In maths you can answer the questions, ‘How does that happen?’ and ‘How do we prove it?’ Why did you decide to study Physics at university? I grew up during the space race so I was drawn to the physical sciences. I love learning about the universe. Why do you think it’s important for children to learn maths and science? Maths and science can bring tremendous joy! If they excite you, then they could become your career. But otherwise, maths and science have an impact on our lives â€" they help us understand how things work which is important. Even if your job has nothing to do with science, you will need to vote on issues like climate change or genetic engineering; you will need to decide whether to vaccinate your children and so on. So it’s important to understand the science and maths behind these concepts. We find that children need tutoring the most for maths and science. Why do you think that is? Maths is particularly not natural. Take my son, for instance: he learnt to talk and to walk and a lot of other things, all by himself. But counting did not come naturally; he had to be taught it. The idea of using a symbol to represent something is not natural for him. And maths becomes more and more abstract. Science is a bit different, but it has been argued that it’s also not so natural, making it more difficult to learn. What would your words of wisdom be to kids who are currently struggling with maths or science? They are such important subjects. You need to know the basis of maths and science to be an active citizen so stick at it and you’ll get there. Can you tell us a bit more about the education projects you started â€" the  Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme (UAS) and the Enigma Project? UAS provides university departments with the framework for a module which awards academic credit for undergraduates studying STEM subjects to work with teachers in local schools. They go into the schools once a week for about 10 weeks. Everyone is happy. The students love getting the experience and the teachers love having the support. The students are learning skills highly valued by employers, and the course is tough, so the academic credits are well deserved. This module runs in about 100 university departments now across the UK. The Enigma project involves me lending my Enigma machine to Cambridge University so that they can take it around schools to run workshops with students about code breaking. It travels throughout the United Kingdom and abroad, visiting over 100 schools and organisations. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"- As you can see, Simon does some awesome work with STEM in education so it really was the perfect treat to have him visit us during National Science and Engineering Week. Thank you Simon, we look forward to chatting to you again soon. If you’d like some amazing scientists to come to your house try: Alfredo C  - Doing a PhD in how galaxies are formed. Recommended for maths tuition and physics tuition. Celine H - Just loves teaching science. Recommended for GCSE biology tuition, GCSE physics tuition and GCSE chemistry tuition. Stuart M -Recommended as a private biology tutor, private chemistry tutor and private maths tutor.

Halloween - Treats not Tricks! - ALOHA Mind Math

Halloween - Treats not Tricks! Here are a few tips that ALOHA recommends to keep your Halloween activities safe so that it is more Treats than Tricks! Make sure your older children travel with at least one friend. Enlist a TRUSTED friend, parent or adult to accompany your younger children on their trick-or-treat route. Accompany your children to the door of the homes on your route. Know who will be giving your children treats. Children should avoid entering homes, unless you have discussed it the specific home with them. Only approach homes that are well lit inside and outside. Do not approach vehicles unless accompanied by you or the trusted adult is with them. Be seen wear reflective clothing, carry a glo-stick or flashlight. Stay in high-traffic areas, dont take short-cuts or enter isolated areas. Teach them to be aware of their surroundings. If someone they dont know attempts to grab them, tell them to get loud and draw attention. Mask safety is important as well can your child see and breathe properly. Hopefully these tips will help you and your family have a wonderful Halloween!

Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 1

Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 1 GCSEs are the first set of exams which have an influence on a pupil's career. Successful results enable pupils to take their pick of A-level subjects, and the top universities like to see a stream of A*s and As when it comes to GCSEs on UCAS forms. With that in mind, it's so important to prepare your child well for their GCSE studies. Here are three ways in which you can do this. 1. Stress to your child how important their GCSEs are. This is a chance for them to shine and get their lives off to a great start. Tell them that it's time to knuckle down - and that you'll give them all the love and support they need for success. 2. Organisation is key and comes in two main forms: time management and information organisation. In terms of time, make sure that your child is spending equal amounts of time on each subject when it comes to their homework and coursework. As for storing their work, make sure they have folders for each subject and that they know how to organise each folder. There are a lot of handouts and notes to collate, and organising them from the start makes the inevitable exam revision much easier to handle. 3. A challenge you will face as a parent is the fact that GCSEs happen at the same time that your child's interest in their social life will start to rise. They'll want to go out all the time - or spend all their time on Facebook. Set boundaries for their social lives. Friends are important, but their schoolwork has to take priority.

5 Things Your Dad Actually Wanted for Fathers Day

5 Things Your Dad Actually Wanted for Fathers Day This Jr. must have a very happy Sr. 4. For you to win the lottery Years of paying for your education, your braces, your hobbies, your everything really; wouldnt a cool million just be the ultimate Fathers Day gift? 5. For you to say thanks once in a while Dads and moms are just about the most important people in your life. They are pretty much the sole reasons you are alive (we all took sex ed, right?). For that fact only, forget all the other stuff for a second if you want, they deserve our respect and our thanks. In my opinion, this kind of thing works like a diet. If you choose a fad diet, youll  do well  for a short period and then revert back to your old ways, but if you choose a healthy lifestyle, you will slowly lose weight and be able to keep it off. In the same way, if you use up all your good behavior on one day, dont think that gives you a free pass to revert back to that spoiled brat you were before. So give dad a hug and give mom one too, because after all, its a team effort having to deal with you on a daily basis.

Teacher inspiration This years winner of the Global Teacher Prize

Teacher inspiration This year’s winner of the Global Teacher Prize “She’s like a hero to me. She really is.” These are the words used by a student at Alperton Community School in Brent, West London in the UK to describe his art and textiles teacher, Andria Zafirakou. Andria is not only a hero to this student, but to all of her students, to her colleagues, and to the community. She’s also the winner of the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. This prestigious $1 million US award is given out annually to a single teacher from anywhere in the world who’s judged to have made the most significant contribution to their profession. Having heard Andria’s story and understanding all she does to make sure every single one of her students reaches their full potential, we’re feeling pretty inspired here at Teach Away. We’re hoping Andria can inspire you, too. Here are some of Andria’s accomplishments at Alperton Community School that helped to define her as this year’s winner: Andria uses her role as an art and textiles teacher to communicate with her students in ways not bound by language and culture. This is imperative to a productive learning environment at Alperton due to the fact that approximately 35 different languages are spoken there and 85% of students speak English as an additional language. In a diverse multicultural neighborhood with poverty, gang activity and domestic violence, Andria goes above and beyond to protect her students. Not only does she personally accompany her students as they board their buses at the end of the day, but she works closely with local police and is acutely aware of any stirrings in her school’s backyard that could be signs of gang presence. She’s established a boxing club to provide students with an opportunity to grow their confidence and self-esteem, while staying healthy and off the streets. Andria leads the professional development charge at Alperton. In addition to constantly improving her own teaching skill set, she’s also taken it upon herself to provide opportunities for her colleagues to improve theirs. As a result, Alperton is one of only ten schools in the UK to earn the Quality Mark Platinum Award. For more on Andria’s incredible involvement at Alperton Community School, check out this video: