The Chemistry of Fire by Ansel Adams - Science and Religion

The Chemistry of Fire by Ansel Adams - Science and ReligionThe Chemistry of Fire makes a profound statement about ourselves and our world. According to philosopher Jeffrey A. Hancock, who is perhaps the foremost expert on evolutionary psychology, this book is a manifesto for human beings. The title is taken from the final section, 'An Essay on the Chemistry of Fire' and it is written in a style that is unusually philosophical. The rest of the book is an essay on the significance of our relationships with nature, and how we came to make the decisions we have.The introduction is short and sweet, but goes into great detail about the major themes, like the role of technology, globalization, the environment, resource depletion, nature, and religion. It also explores the various aspects of political science, such as the sociology of the emerging nation states, and the problems facing democracy today. These are all interrelated. And there is also a great deal of historical background that i s very helpful.The book contains a very interesting theory, which is referred to as 'cognitive evolution.' It is a kind of self-propagating life-cycle. It describes how information travels from generation to generation, and how the latter passes on what they learn to their successors. As such, it connects scientific discoveries to real-world events, while allowing for the invention of knowledge to be the direct result of factors outside the scientific community.The book covers India and East Asia for the most part, but the United States and Western Europe are also discussed in some detail. The book was written in two parts. The first part was entitled 'The Nature of the Anthropocentric Worldview,' and the second part was 'The Chemistry of Fire.'For the most part, the West's relationship with China is the central theme of the book. We know very little about China, except that it was a major factor in the economic boom that occurred after WorldWar II. It is interesting to note that Ch inese philosophy is much more advanced than Western philosophy.Much of the progress of the West was based on scientific discovery. In a nutshell, the Chemistry of Fire argues that this is a process that we've been going through since the dawn of time.The book was fairly long, and the conclusion was not without controversy. On the one hand, many of the arguments in favor of the book were very similar to other arguments against the book. On the other hand, the book includes references to some of the most important scientists in the field, who have contributed to a better understanding of evolution, and its consequences.

Learning Language, Culture, and Food Vocabulary

Learning Language, Culture, and Food Vocabulary Pauls Thanksgiving turkey.This Thursday in the United States we will be celebrating Thanksgiving day. When we learn language we also learn about the culture of the language. So this week you will learn a little bit about Thanksgiving and colonial America.Canada and the US both celebrate Thanksgiving however they have different meanings, histories, and even different days. Currently, in the United States Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday of October .History of Thanksgiving and Spanish origins The first Thanksgiving could have been given to us by Spain. According to historians the first Spanish settlers in the US celebrated a Thanksgiving dinner in Florida, September 8, 1565. In general the origin of Thanksgiving is European and probably based off of the traditional harvest dinners in Europe. The first colonies in the United States were extremely religious and celebrated the day with a church service and a feast. It was not until December 26, 1941, however, that President Franklin D. Roosevelt, after pushing two years earlier to move the date earlier to give the country an economic boost, signed a bill into law with Congress, making Thanksgiving a national holiday and settling it to the fourth (but not final) Thursday in November.Thanksgiving TraditionSo, what is the tradition? Well the tradition is generally to gather with friends and family and eat too much, and be thankful for what we have in our lives. The main dish of Thanksgiving is turkey, some families will also roast a ham. The side dishes are just as important as the main dish. The sides (side dishes) include mashed potatoes and gravy. Yams, usually cooked with brown sugar. Stuffing, sometimes cooked inside the turkey cavity. Cranberry sauce, sweet corn, and other fall vegetables. The main meal is followed by desert and coffee. Pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan pie are traditional, sometimes with ice-cream and sometimes wit hout.   Usually the mother of the family cooks the turkey, but, in our family it is Paul!Vocabulary We say: Happy Thanksgiving.When at the dinner table say: Please pass the yams. If you can not reach the dish you want.What you will find at the dinner table: Forks, knives, spoons, plates, water glasses, and wine glasses.The food vocabulary: butter, sweet rolls, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salt and pepper, salad, corn, vegetable, collard greens, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, and coffee.hmmmhmmm! Enjoy!Sign up for: Online English Classes | Aulas de Inglês | Cursos de Inglés

GCSE Chemistry Workshop at UCL

GCSE Chemistry Workshop at UCL On Wednesday 29th June Tutorfair  Foundation and UCL hosted their third Chemistry Workshop.  The day was aimed at GCSE students thinking of taking A-Level chemistry and went off-syllabus to showcase how chemistry is actually  used in the real world. One of the students, Spencer,  has written up her experience of the day..... On Wednesday, I was lucky enough to go to a Chemistry Day organised by the Tutorfair Foundation and UCL which was really amazing. I’ve always enjoyed chemistry, so it was a great opportunity for me to find out more about what it’s like to study chemistry at university, and to help me decide whether chemistry was the right A level choice for me. First we had 3 talks from lecturers at the university. They were so interesting, and it was really nice to learn about chemistry outside of the classroom. The topics, which were “Ozone in the Earth’s Atmosphere”, “Magic Bullet Chemotherapies” and “Chemistry Under Pressure”, showed us how chemistry is being used right now in the real world. It was especially cool to hear that some of the research is carried out right in the university, which sounded very exciting. Next up we had talk about what it’s like to study chemistry at university, which was full of useful information. It helped me to understand why taking chemistry is such a good option and also showed me that a chemistry degree can be used for so many careers that you wouldn't expect. After lunch, we had a quick briefing on the practical we were about to do, then we were allowed into the labs. The facilities were incredible, and it was really cool to see everyone in lab coats and all the different kinds of chemicals on the shelves. We were making something called a ‘ferrofluid’, and even though ours didn't turn out quite like the pictures online, they were still pretty awesome and also fun to make. The last activity of the day was a talk from Andrea Sella about mercury. He was so passionate about it, which was really inspiring, and his enthusiasm kept everyone completely engaged for the whole time. The demonstration was also really cool. Overall, it was a great day which I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about taking chemistry for A level or beyond. In my case, I came in unsure of whether to take chemistry A level or not, and this day showed me how fascinating chemistry really is, and how much more there is to it than what we look at in class. I learned new things, had a really fun day, and I’m now very excited to start chemistry in September!

Taipei Fuhsing Private School

Taipei Fuhsing Private School Taipei Fuhsing Private School · Fuhsing is a K-12 school. There are two academic systems in the school. One is the Taiwan curriculum system, and the other is a Taiwan/American curriculum system. · In the Taiwan curriculum system, we offer government-approved English curriculum, mainly taught by Chinese English teachers. Foreign teachers tell stories, teach phonics in Elementary school (K-G4), and teach interest group classes (somehow like elective classes) from G5-G11. · In the bilingual curriculum system, we teach Chinese and math according to Taiwan government-approved curriculum, while English, social Studies and science follow California curriculum standards. · Class size, what foreign teachers teach: (no Chinese teachers co-teach) · kindergarten: 30 students / class (tell stories, teach phonics) · Grade 1 to grade 4: 40-42 students / class (tell stories, teach phonics) · Grade 5 to grade 11 (Interest Groups): 22-28 students / class. Class topics are according to teachers ¡ ¦ individual interests. We have had topics such as novel, drama, music, movies, mythology, traveling, sci-fi, traveling, etc. · Bilingual grade 1 to grade 6: 30 students / class (teach Reading, Spelling, Science) · Bilingual grade 7 to grade 12: 25-45 students / class (Honors/Regular English Social studies (World Geography, AP/Honors/Regular World History, AP/Honors/Regular US History, US Government, AP Psychology, AP Economics) Science (Life Science, Physical Science, AP/ Regular Biology, AP/Honors/Regular Chemistry, AP/Honors/Regular Physics, Environmental Science)) · Every classroom is a multi-media classroom, equipped with a computer, a LCD projector, a projector screen and Internet access. · Fuhsing is a K-12 school. There are two academic systems in the school. One is the Taiwan curriculum system, and the other is a Taiwan/American curriculum system. · In the Taiwan curriculum system, we offer government-approved English curriculum, mainly taught by Chinese English teachers. Foreign teachers tell stories, teach phonics in Elementary school (K-G4), and teach interest group classes (somehow like elective classes) from G5-G11. · In the bilingual curriculum system, we teach Chinese and math according to Taiwan government-approved curriculum, while English, social Studies and science follow California curriculum standards. · Class size, what foreign teachers teach: (no Chinese teachers co-teach) · kindergarten: 30 students / class (tell stories, teach phonics) · Grade 1 to grade 4: 40-42 students / class (tell stories, teach phonics) · Grade 5 to grade 11 (Interest Groups): 22-28 students / class. Class topics are according to teachers ¡ ¦ individual interests. We have had topics such as novel, drama, music, movies, mythology, traveling, sci-fi, traveling, etc. · Bilingual grade 1 to grade 6: 30 students / class (teach Reading, Spelling, Science) · Bilingual grade 7 to grade 12: 25-45 students / class (Honors/Regular English Social studies (World Geography, AP/Honors/Regular World History, AP/Honors/Regular US History, US Government, AP Psychology, AP Economics) Science (Life Science, Physical Science, AP/ Regular Biology, AP/Honors/Regular Chemistry, AP/Honors/Regular Physics, Environmental Science)) · Every classroom is a multi-media classroom, equipped with a computer, a LCD projector, a projector screen and Internet access.

Everything you need to know about teaching in a hagwon

Everything you need to know about teaching in a hagwon South Korea is a great destination for TEFL teachers and if you’re thinking of teaching there you’ve probably already realised the first decision you’ll need to make: public school or hagwon? Um, what is a hagwon? Hagwons are private schools that many South Korean students attend outside regular school hours to get in some extra study. This is where they get the nickname ‘crammer schools.’ Academic success is a big deal in South Korea and while not all students do this kind of extra study, the hagwon industry is huge. There are around 100, 000 of them throughout South Korea, mostly in urban centers like Seoul and Busan. Does it make much difference if I teach in a hagwon or a public school? There are quite a few similarities between teaching in hagwons and public schools. You can expect a similar salary of around 2.1-2.5 million won per month ($1900 â€" 2236), with benefits like furnished accommodation, health insurance and return airfare included in your contract. You can also be sure you’ll teach kids and teenagers at public schools and hagwons, although hagwons may also run business English classes for adults. Beyond this, there are actually more differences than you might think between teaching in a public school and a hagwon. We’ll go into these in more detail below, but one of the most important things to bear in mind is that while public schools are funded and government-regulated, hagwons are unregulated, privately owned businesses. This means you could have a completely different experience working in one hagwon than you might in another. (Look below for tips on how to choose the right hagwon for you!) The general consensus is that while teaching in a public school might provide regular hours and stability, hagwons could offer more flexibility and independence. But let’s take a look at the finer details. Hagwons vs public schools: You decide! When do you want to move to South Korea? The application process might make this decision for you. South Korean public schools have two start dates for English teachers each year: spring term and fall term. The application process takes a minimum of three months, and is normally done through programs like EPIK, GEPIK and SMOE. So if you decide in February that you want to teach in a South Korean public school, you’ll have to wait until the fall term of the same year to start. That’s a 7 month wait! On the other hand, hagwons are not tied to the academic calendar and hire teachers all year round. The application process is also much quicker (generally only 2-3 months) so if you want to move to South Korea ASAP, this could be the option for you. There is less competition for teaching positions in hagwons but all applicants will be expected to be a native English speaker, hold a degree and possibly a TEFL certificate. Where in South Korea do you want to teach? Do you think you’d be more at home in a busy urban centre, a small town or surrounded by nature in the countryside? If all three options sound pretty great, then you’d be an ideal candidate for the public school system. When you apply to teach in a South Korean public school you don’t get to choose your exact location, as teachers have to be placed in schools throughout the country. Hagwons are all over South Korea, so if you’ve got your heart set on teaching in a particular location applying to hagwons in the area might be your best bet. This is particularly true for big, popular cities where competition for teaching positions in public schools is most fierce but there are plenty of hagwon jobs around. What kind of teaching do you want to do? You know wherever you teach you’ll be working with kids and teens, but the kind of teaching you end up doing might differ depending on the kind of school you work in. For starters, class sizes in public schools are about 30 â€" 40 students whereas in hagwons classes only have about eight students. Also, in a public school you’ll teach with a Korean co-teacher during your lessons and in a hagwon you’ll work alone. The pros and cons of these set-ups really depend on the kind of teaching you want to do. Some TEFL teachers find it more rewarding to teach independently and form stronger bonds with their small classes of students, as you can in a hagwon. Others find the pressure placed on hagwon students to succeed is transferred on to them, making the job more stressful than it might be in a public school. Are you looking for a South Korean immersion or an expat lifestyle? Normally, teaching in a public school means you’ll be the only foreigner among all the other staff and students. If you are looking to learn Korean or immerse yourself in South Korean culture, this is a great way to do it! But if you’d prefer your workplace to have a more international atmosphere, teaching in a hagwon will mean you have other expat colleagues to share your experience with. When deciding on the kind of lifestyle you want, it’s also worth thinking about where you hope to live in South Korea. Big cities are more likely to have big expat communities. Do you prefer working during the day or at night? And what about vacations?! In public schools, working hours are a pretty regular Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon deal. You might have to work 8-hour days (rather than 6 or 7 at a hagwon) but you’ll normally only have to teach around 22 hours per week. Hagwon teaching days might be shorter, but they could also be more intense, with up to 30 teaching hours, and possible overtime on weekends. Hagwon working hours also start as the public school hours wind down, so working evenings and weekends is to be expected. When it comes to vacation time, public schools have the edge â€" on top of the 14 Korean national holidays most public school contracts normally include 20 â€" 25 days paid vacation per year, compared to two weeks paid vacation in a hagwon. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. I think hagwon teaching is for me! But how do I choose which hagwon to work for? Good question! A word of warning before you start your Google search: there are plenty of hagwon horror stories out there. A quick peek at Hagwon Blacklist shows, at worst, hagwon bosses demanding overtime, withholding pay and terminating contracts at the last minute to avoid paying their teachers’ return airfares. None of this is something you want to deal with in an unfamiliar country where you don’t speak the language! Thankfully, there are also good hagwons out there and many teachers have great experiences working in them. The best way to tell if a hagwon is good or not is to do plenty of research before you take a job anywhere. Here are some things to look out for… Which are the best hagwons? Firstly, do you know anyone who has worked in South Korea? Can they recommend any hagwons to work in or do they know someone else who can? If not, search for reviews online. Waygook is a good forum for teachers in South Korea. As a rule, look for schools that have lots of reviews and avoid schools that don’t have any. Work with a few different recruiters. Each recruiter will have relationships with a different set of schools giving you a broader idea of what’s out there. Think about working for a hagwon chain. They are more likely to have some kind of standardised contract, and plenty of teacher reviews online so you can get a good idea of their work terms. Ask to speak to current teachers at any hagwon you are interested in working in. No one is in a better position to give you the real story about what it’s like to work there! Try to speak to more than one teacher, if possible. Finally, interview with as many different schools as you can, take notes and compare them. What should I ask in a hagwon interview? Interviews are a great chance to get a feel for your potential employers. How approachable they are and how clearly they answer your questions will give you an indication of what they might be like to work for. Here are some things you should definitely ask in an interview before accepting a hagwon job: What is a teaching hour? Some hagwons define a teaching hour as 45-50 minutes with a few minutes turn-around between lessons, and others count an hour as a full 60 minutes. What do teachers do apart from teach? Other responsibilities might include writing reports, doing marking or monitoring students. Make sure you find out how often you’ll be expected to do these things and be paid for them. Do teachers work overtime? Find out if you’ll be expected to work weekends and if so, how many. What does the teachers’ accommodation look like? Ask to see photos of the accommodation they are offering and find out exactly what furniture is included. What is the commute to work like? Find out how long you’ll spend travelling to work from your accommodation and make sure there is a reliable public transport route. How does vacation time work? Make sure you know in advance whether the school specifies when you take your vacations or if you get to choose. These are just some questions to cover in an interview, but ask as many as you can think of. Any good hagwon should be able to answer all of these questions and more! Take notes, make sure you get clear answers and you can even ask for confirmation of the terms agreed to in your interview in writing. Finally, don’t be afraid to be a bit picky. There are thousands of hagwons in South Korea, and there’s sure to be one that’s great for you!

Another School Year Has Begun

Another School Year Has Begun Another school year has begun. If you are a student, you may be grumbling. If you are a parent, you may be celebrating. Hours and hours of freedom! Before you make plans for your free time I have a suggestion. Go back and look at your childs report card at the end of last year. Are there any subjects that they were weak in? Maybe spelling (thats one of mine)? How about math? That is the number one top forty hit on the I cant keep up with this! list, in school today. Getting a good tutor is the best way to go, to improve the basics or last years weak subjects. One on one help makes all the difference for someone who is not learning to their potential. Excellent Back-to-School Tutors Dr. Yonas Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry and Math in Oakland, CA. I earned doctoral degree in Neurobiology. The field of neuroscience I am willing to teach are primarily neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy and behavior up to the level of freshman doctoral student. Brooke K. Biology, Autism, ACT Science, ACT Math and Counseling in Pacifica, CA. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in December 2011, with degrees in Integrative Biology and Dance and Performance Studies. Prof. Harry Computer, Microsoft Office, Programming, VB.NET, PHP, Ajax, Numerical Analysis and Combinatorial Algorithms in New York, NY. I am Online Tutor for Computer Science. I have teaching experience of teaching IT Professionals , students from different grades, graduate and post graduate classes for more than 10 years. Miss Ruby Business Administration, Science, Finance and Statistics in San Mateo, CA. I am a newspaper writer and financial planner. I am also a prior science researcher at Stanford University with more than 10 years of tutoring experience. Best Value Guarantee! Easy match with qualified and trusted tutors at no charge. Find me a Tutor Another School Year Begins Well maybe it isnt that exciting for us parents, but it is nice to have some time for ourselves again. Remember that? As the new school year has gotten underway, all the shopping for school supplies and clothes is pretty much over. Transportation, classes, and other logistics have been sorted out. What is left for a parent to do? continue reading ? Will I Ever Need Math in The Real World? Students often claim: I dont need algebra, because Im not going to college. Maybe. But is it worth it to limit future prospects and opportunities? Who can say that your child will not be an accountant or manager of a construction company? Can you say his interest in science will not wake up when he is older? continue reading ? Physics Tutors Should Think Like an Einstein Many of people while searching for tutoring service argue that they may have good tutor like the greatest Albert Einstein. What qualities separated this great man from other people to get great achievement? These days tutoring mentors study history in order to learn what type of traits that man had and how he had developed his mind. Generally it is said that Einstein has practiced four basic principles to develop his mental capabilities of high use. continue reading ? Did these samples catch your interest? Receive new articles from the TutorZ blog. Its free. Subscribe to Blog Basic Mandarin Chinese for Travelers: Hotel and Eating The importance of Chinese stands out as the most spoken language in the world with 1.28 billion people in China and various other parts of the word speaking it. China as a country is growing by leaps and bounds as a world power. Studies have shown that Chinese has become a popular choice for a second language among college students, surpassing previous favorites including Spanish, French, and German languages. This increasing popularity is not surprising since the growing appeal of Chinese culture in the west and worldwide. Watch this Video ? Happy with TutorZ “Ive been with TutorZ for over a year now and I am very happy.” Michael Quintal, French and English Tutor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “Life is Like a Rolling Coaster. Live it. Be Happy.” Quote by Avril Lavigne the youngest soloist number one in the UK, fashion designer, actress and new perfumes creator.

Irvine SAT Tutor Why Students should Take the SAT Early

Irvine SAT Tutor Why Students should Take the SAT Early 4 reasons students should take the SAT early Many students choose to take the SAT during their fall term of junior year and are well on their way to preparing for the big day. There are countless strategies for improving SAT scores, but one of the best things students can do to improve their chances of getting into college is to take the SAT early, so they have time to make adjustments to their study habits and retake the test if necessary. When students have time to prepare and work on academic challenges their entire school life will be less stressful and more productive our private Irvine SAT tutors are here to help you with your test prep. 1. Gain points Many students take the SAT practice exam at home and participate in a prep class or private tutoring but find out that their score on the actual test date is not as high as they wanted it to be. This often occurs because students are nervous about taking the exam and have to concentrate for several hours early in the morning. This can result in a score that is slightly lower than they were hoping for but, if students take the test early, they have time to continue their study, work on additional tips and tricks, and take the test again in the spring. 2. Reduce stress If students take the SAT at the last minute, they will be feeling extra nervous about their chances of getting into college. This can be incredibly stressful and take away from a student’s overall academic success and make this chapter of their life less balanced and more difficult. One of the best ways to combat stress at this age is to develop great organizational skills including prepping for essential exams in advance. One of the best things students can do to reduce stress during the college prep years is to take the SAT early on to find out what their situation will be with time to spare (READ: 4 Great Ways to Study for the SAT this Fall). 3. College choice Taking the SAT early will also help students determine which colleges and universities they should apply to. Many students dont know where to start when it comes to college choice so their SAT scores can help steer them in the right direction. Students can talk with their college counselor about which set of colleges they should be applying to based on their current SAT scores. Its a good idea for students to have a couple of reach or dream schools, ones that are difficult for anyone to get into but are worth a shot. Students should also have a comprehensive list of target and safety schools, ones they are more likely to get into or nearly guaranteed to get into under normal circumstances. 4. Useful information for future SAT prep When students take the SAT exam early on in their college prep years, they get to know which problems they consistently struggle with, how fast theyre able to answer questions correctly, and which questions they get right nearly every time. This is very useful information for students to give to their SAT prep tutor to help target their tutoring sessions towards skills they need to improve, making each session more useful. Students will also get to know which problems they excel on, so they dont waste valuable prep time on something they already know. Students can start out by taking a full-length practice test at home, but ultimately the only scores that count are the ones from the real SAT exam. Students who take the test early will know what to expect should they need to take it a second time. Its never too early to start test prep! Our Irvine SAT and ACT tutors are here to help you succeed. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.