Taking Chemistry to the Next Level

Taking Chemistry to the Next LevelIf you are looking for a way to take chemistry to the next level, then the Gilbert Chemistry Set is what you need. This science kit has everything that you will need to go beyond your basic idea of chemistry, and into the realms of great research and discovery.The basics of chemistry are still based on the simple chemistry concept that every element is either negatively or positively charged. For your first science kit, you may want to focus on what an element is, as you can do well by learning about the properties of each one. However, you may also want to go into great depths into other aspects of the basics of chemistry such as understanding the compounds that exist, such as water and alcohol.The Gilbert Chemistry Set has this all covered, in just one easy to use science kit. All you have to do is make sure that you get yourself one of these kits and you are ready to start enjoying your new found science. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of chemistry, and after some practice, you can be introducing yourself to other aspects of chemistry as well.There are some very interesting and effective scientific activities that can be done with this chemistry set. Each science activity includes things such as baking soda, potassium hydroxide, and sodium hydroxide.These chemicals are easy to find at the store, and the kits come with complete instructions to follow in order to make simple recipes that you can enjoy and learn from. It is also important to know that a kit like this will cost a bit more than some of the more expensive kits that can be found online, but if you want to make your research into chemistry easy, then you will need to pay the price. There are so many excellent kits available, that it is really up to you to decide which kit to get and which will suit your needs.One thing that is important to remember is that there are still plenty of learning materials available to you when it comes to chemistry. Some of t he things that you can read, watch, or listen to in order to gain knowledge and understanding are some very good. With these types of materials, you will be able to continue your research as well as helping yourself to keep up with your own understanding.The best part of all is that you will be gaining new knowledge. What you can do is get a great kit that contains all the ingredients that you will need in order to do some fun and creative science experiments.

English Phrases Related to Change Talk About Changes in English

English Phrases Related to Change Talk About Changes in English If there was no change, we would not exist.  Change is a necessary part of life and you need to know how to talk about changes in English. Lets have a look at some English expressions and phrases related to change. How to Talk about Changes in English - Phrases Related to Change CHANGE A LIGHT BULBprobably, one of the most common phrases related to change in English. If the light does not work  (electric light)  in your overhead light or lamp  (desk lamp or wall lamp)  then you need to replace it with a new one. We change a light bulb.CHANGE A NAPPYAnyone with children will know all about this. Young children are not toilet trained  (they do not know how to use the toilet)  and therefore we constantly need to keep them clean and dry particularly after feeding them.Old fashioned nappies when my children were young were made of cloth or towelling so not only did you change them but you also had to wash them  (yes,  I know!!).  However,  today we use Pampers or Huggies or some other brand of disposable nappies that once used and disposed of can be replaced with a clean one. So we change a nappy.CHANGE YOUR MINDOnce you have decided on something you might decide on another action and this is known as changing your mind, changing from an earlier decision to anoth er action or event.CHANGE JOBSWe all change our work place several times during our working life. Some people more than others until they find their dream job. So when you move from one employer to another you change jobs.CHANGE CLOTHESWe have different outfits that we like to wear on different occasions. We wear work clothes for work, training clothes for going to the gym and casual clothes when relaxing. I will change my clothes  and be with you in a minute.CHANGE A WHEEL or A TYREWhen you are driving a car and you get a puncture  (there is no air in your tyre) you have to stop and change the wheel.All cars have a spare wheel  in the boot and this is used to replace the punctured or damaged wheel.If the tyre is  ripped  (cut)  then you may need to buy a new tyre and the garage will change it for you. Other Words for Change in English TO ALTERWe alter clothes that are too long or not wide enough. We go to a tailor and they alter  (adjust)  to fit us better.I bought a new suit. The trousers were too long. The man in the shop measured them and promised to alter them in 2 days.TO ADAPT When we move to a new country or change jobs we have to adjust how we work or how we communicate. We adapt to our new surroundings. We get used to a new way of life.  I moved to Germany and it took me a while to adapt to  the new lifestyle.TO CONVERTAlso means to change.Often if someone changes their religion they are said to convert  to another religion.  Protestant to Catholic or Catholic to Buddhism.We can convert currency.  He converted his Euro’s to dollars in time for his holiday or exchanged euro’s for dollars.TO SHIFTAlso means to change. We can change or shift our position. Sitting in one position for a long time you become stiff or tired so you shift your position to become more comfortable.TO VARY Another    for to chang e.To vary is to change something you do.For example,  to vary  (change)  your diet to introduce more fibre, less fat or sugar. Vary the journey to go to work if there is more than one way to go.I varied my journey to work so as to avoid boredom. Other Words for Change - Infographic Other Expressions and Phrases Related to Change We also have some English expressions that include the word change.Have you any loose change?  I need some money for the bus fare? Loose change are usually small coins 10c, 20c,50c  etcThey can be a nuisance when you have too many but always useful for the parking meter or a tram or bus fare.Can you change this please?  Usually an expression you use when you need some notes smaller than say a €50 or €100 note.John  went into the shop to buy a coffee. The coffee cost €3.50 All he had in his pocket was a €50 note. He asked the waiter if he could change a fifty euro note. The waiter was not very pleased.And not to forget to mention Winds of Change forces (forces of nature, or other forces) that have the power to change things or events  â€"  used generally to mean change is going to happen. Have you heard the famous song by  the German rock band Scorpions Wind of Change? Your Homework for now is to practise talking about changes in English and use some of the phrases related to change. And, of course, you can write some of your sentences in the comments below. Have fun!

Kick off a Great New Year

Kick off a Great New Year Kick off a Great New Year Happy New Year from Huntington Learning Center! Looking to make 2015 the best year yet for your child? Here are a few suggestions to motivate and inspire your child to work hard, maintain a great attitude and finish the school year strong: Set goals. Start the New Year off right by encouraging your child to ponder what he or she wants to accomplish this year. If this is an unfamiliar exercise, a simple way to start is to have your child make two lists: problems that your child is facing currently and things to change or achieve. As an example, your childs first list might include the problem, Im getting poor grades in math, while the second list might include, I want to tell interesting stories/become a stronger writer. Talk through each item and lay out next steps. For problems, discuss what your child must do to correct them and/or whether your child needs to seek help. For goals, talk about short-term and long-term objectives within each goal, obstacles to achieving those smaller milestones and steps to overcome each obstacle. Revisit the routine. A consistent homework and school routine is the key to your students academic success. If yours could use some improvement, now is the time to make adjustments. Determine the best time of day for your child to do homeworkfor some, thats right after school; for others, after dinner is bestand try to stick to it. During each study or homework session, be sure your child has a list of to-dos, prioritized by due date and required effort. Finally, talk with your child about good study habits. Is your child organized and making the most of every homework session? Keep the lines of communication open. Whether the school year is going well so far or your child is struggling, the start of a new year presents a great opportunity to talk openly about how you can help your child when issues arise. If your child is having problems in one or more subjects, discuss a plan of action. Reiterate your role of support for this last half of the school year and in the 2015-16 school year. Strong communication between you and your child (and between you and the teacher) can make an enormous difference in your childs school experience. Look forward. What does the coming 12 months hold for your child? A major transition into middle or high school? The college search and application process, including prepping for the ACT or SAT? Is your child hoping to start a new activity this year that might impact his or her schedule? Whatever the case, urge your child to think ahead and picture where he or she wants to be one year from now. For many students, such visualization of the future is an effective motivatorand particularly useful with the goal-setting process. As you ring in the New Year, take the time to talk about one of the most important parts of your childs life: his or her education. Children can benefit immensely from the process of thinking through ways to better themselves as students and people. Encourage your child to reflect on goals, strengths and areas of improvement, and ask how you can assist. Together, you can make this a positive and productive year.

4 things that motivate teaching candidates more than money

4 things that motivate teaching candidates more than money Have you ever wondered whether your school is missing out on the best teaching candidates? At Teach Away, we spend a lot of talking to our candidates about how they can impress you - their prospective employer. But it’s just as important that we take the time to talk about what teachers are looking for in their next position, too. It's easy to forget that the hiring process goes both ways. Just as you have criteria for the perfect teacher, your candidates also have criteria for the perfect job. That’s why, to help you identify the key factors that motivate teachers to apply to a job, we surveyed over 10,000 candidates from our extensive community of international educators. Some interesting revelations came to light. One thing that might really surprise you: Money is not the be all and end all. As evidenced by the above, candidates aren’t teaching abroad out of economic necessity. In fact, financial reasons trail well behind, in third place. Of course, if you’re not offering a competitive salary, that can (and will) impact your ability to attract and recruit the best teachers to your school. So always make sure that what you’re offering is on par with other schools in your region. However, money is only a component of what drives candidates to accept a job offer. With that caveat out of the way, here’s a quick list of the things that candidates value most in a new job to help you answer the big question: How does your school measure up when it comes to offering what candidates really want? 1. Remember that teachers are motivated to explore the world. Nowadays, you need to get today’s travel-motivated teaching candidates excited about the place they’ll be relocating to. This means you’ll need to focus on creating a job posting that’s more than just a list of the things that you want in your ideal candidate. For example, what makes living and teaching in your city and country appealing? If your region offers recreational opportunities, be sure to list these in detail, in particular any nearby outdoor activities and famous scenic or cultural sights that are likely to appeal to adventurous teaching candidates. If your school is in a more remote setting, you should consider highlighting your proximity to the nearest city and public transport options that make travel accessible. One other thing: You should also consider featuring your jobs on career websites that offer resources and content for job seekers related to living in your region. 2. They’re also looking for opportunities for development and growth. Teaching candidates think long and hard about their likelihood of succeeding and having an impact at your school. As you can from the above, they assess the training and development that you offer, the resources and professional development opportunities that would be available to them and the degree of autonomy the job entails. If you can position yourself as a school who gives back to their employees and encourages growth, you’ll be sure to be inundated with high-quality potential candidates. 3. You need to offer the job perks that job-seeking teachers actually care about. A competitive benefits package is critically important when it comes to attracting and retaining top teachers in today’s job market. Perks and benefits can be a game changer when it comes to recruiting top teaching talent. Schools that can’t compete on compensation or location should bear in mind the most desirable job benefits (see below) when positioning their school to candidates. Want to know how competitive your benefits package really is? Ask your teachers! Chances are if they are active in professional networks they have a good idea of what other schools in your city or region may be offering. And when a candidate doesn’t accept what you think is an amazing job offer, try to probe a bit and see if your benefits package was enticing or not. 4. You need to craft an engaging candidate experience. A good candidate experience matters now more than ever. How job seekers perceive your hiring process influences how they feel about you as a hiring school. Is the process easy and simple? Or is it difficult, complex and frustrating? A seamless, easy-to-understand application process that provides candidates with all the information they need, and in a reasonable amount of time, is crucial to attracting the right teachers. An edited version of this article originally appeared in the June edition of International School Leader Magazine.

How to Prepare for Your Next Phone Interview

How to Prepare for Your Next Phone Interview Image via https://www.pexels.com Find the Right Space Whenever you have a phone interview, it’s important to give some thought ahead of time to where you want to conduct it. You’ll want to find a quiet space, both so that you don’t get distracted while you’re talking and to ensure that there’s no background noise that will make it hard for your interviewer to hear you. If your apartment tends to be quiet during the day, that can be a good choice. Otherwise, you could try reserving a private room at your school’s library, or find a quiet spot on campus where you’re unlikely to be disturbed. Make sure that, wherever you choose, you have decent service in that spot; the last thing you’ll want is for your interview to end early because your phone dropped the call. It’s also a good idea to get to your chosen location early so that you don’t feel rushed or flustered when you answer the phone. Double-Check the Details Before your interview, make sure that you double-check all of the details of the arrangement. If your interviewer is calling you, make sure that they have the right number on hand to prevent any mishaps. If you’ll be calling them, repeat back their number when you’re setting up the interview to be sure that you have it right. In addition, if you’re interviewing with a company in a different area, check to make sure that you and your interviewer are referring to the same time zone when setting up the interview. As well as preventing awkward miscommunications, double-checking these details will also show your interviewer that you’re professional and conscientious. Have Your Resume Ready One benefit of having an interview over the phone is that you’ll be able to keep your resume and any other useful documents in front of you while you talk. It’s a good idea to print out a copy of your resume or to have it pulled up on your computer for the interview, as it will give you a point of reference while you’re talking. Even if you never need to look at it, just having it in front of you will be an added reassuranceâ€"if you’re worried about blanking on some of your responsibilities for a past job, for instance, you know that you can easily check. Have the Job Description in Front of You In addition to your resume, it’s also a good idea to pull up the job description on your computer or print it out so you can reference it occasionally during the phone interview. In addition to giving you some guidance when telling the interviewer why you would be a good fit for the position, you’ll also be able to reference some of the specifics of the job posting during your conversation, which will show your interviewer that you’ve given some thought to the position. Make a List of Questions As with any interview, make sure that you go into it with a list of questions to ask your interviewer. Do some research on the company and the position ahead of time to help you come up with informed, thoughtful questionsâ€"and to ensure that you don’t ask any obvious questions that are already answered on the companys website. For a phone interview, you may want to write out your questions and have them out in front of you to ensure that you don’t forget anything. This will help relieve some of the pressure of interviewing, as you’ll have everything you want to ask sitting right in front of you. Be Ready to Take Notes As you’re preparing for your phone interview, make sure that you have a plan for jotting down notes during the conversation. While you can use your laptop for this, it may be better to use a pen and notepad, to avoid having your interviewer become distracted by the sound of your typing. Have everything set up a few minutes beforehand so you don’t get distracted by looking for a clean sheet of paper once your interview is already underway. Even if you’re not a big fan of phone interviews, with a little preparation they can become far less intimidating. If you feel ready for your phone interview, you’ll be more likely to sound professional and prepared over the phoneâ€"and you’ll have an even better chance of snagging that job.

Crowded job market reveals new career opportunities for Canadian teachers

Crowded job market reveals new career opportunities for Canadian teachers Getting accepted into a teacher training program in the first place used to be the hardest part for aspiring teachers in Canada. Nowadays, though, the hardest part is actually finding a job after you graduate. The upside is that, following several years of some truly grim job prospects for Canadian educators, teacher unemployment rates across the country have somewhat improved over the past year or so. However, too many teacher graduates and an ongoing shortage of open teaching positions are still making for some pretty daunting job prospects for teachers in Canada. Competition for jobs is particularly tight in provinces like Ontario, Alberta and Quebec. Especially Ontario. When will teaching jobs open up in Ontario? Good question! There is a bright spot on the horizon. The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) project that up to a third of its teacher membership could retire in the next five years. This new wave of retirees should help to create some much-needed vacancies in the future. And while this is, of course, very welcome news, what are freshly-minted teachers college grads in Ontario supposed to do for a job this year? Or next year? Or even the year after that? Overall, the Ontario teaching job outlook for recent teacher grads is still pretty cloudy, at best. The idea of a teaching job opening up five years down the road is cold comfort. And years of supply teaching (if you can get steady work in the first place) is far from an ideal solution to the lack of job security in your home province. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Teaching jobs in Canada for certified teachers Of course, some select provinces are experiencing the exact opposite. BC teachers, for example, can take their pick of teaching jobs. In an attempt to attract teachers from provinces in Canada with a surplus of educators, the Vancouver school district is even offering a $1,500 moving allowance - a move that’s garnering some interest from beleaguered teaching grads Ontario. Adventurous job-seeking Canadian teacher grads, however, may want to set their sights on far more favorable job markets overseas. Teaching jobs overseas for Canadian teachers Want to build an impressive teaching resume, grow your classroom skills, work with a network of other Canadian teachers, enjoy a great standard of living, save lots and travel? Sign me, up, I hear you say! A huge number of Canadian curriculum schools abroad, like Maple Leaf Schools in Canada, are currently looking for applications from a large number of Canadian teacher graduates. If making the move to BC doesn’t appeal to you as much as venturing further afield, but you’re still looking for a teaching job that transfers well to a teaching job in your home province in the future, then teaching with Maple Leaf might be just the break you’ve been looking for. Best of all, while many international schools abroad require a year or two of classroom experience to qualify, Maple Leaf Schools will waive this requirement for all Canadian teacher graduates. To qualify to teach with Maple Leaf schools, you’ll need a: BC teaching certificate Chinese working visa If you’re a Canadian teacher, however, there’s no need to sweat these requirements: Maple Leaf provides comprehensive support to all successful Canadian candidates in obtaining their visa and BC license, including covering all fees incurred over the course of the application process! Sold? Maple Leaf Schools vacancies for the 2018/2019 school year include: Science teachers Math teachers English teachers Social science teachers Business teachers Physical education teachers Computer/IT teachers

October Language Challengers Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC

October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge!