What is Organic Chemistry?

What is Organic Chemistry?Organic chemistry is the study of chemical reactions and how they occur in nature. It's an important subject to understand because chemical reactions are important for life on earth. Organic chemistry involves studying a wide variety of chemical reactions.In organic chemistry, there are three main steps involved in the reaction process. These are the addition, reaction, and release of oxygen. First, the atoms or molecules will be subjected to some type of catalyst. This is typically either a metal alkali or organic solvent.After the catalyst has had its chemical reaction and this has been completed, the second step in the reaction process occurs. This is when the bonds between the atoms are broken. This generally occurs during the oxidation phase of the reaction. A metal can be used to break the bonds between the atoms. This is why stainless steel is used to make firearms.Next, in order to create the reactive molecule, the metal bonds that were previously cr eated can be 'rebound' and the hydrogen atom can be attached to the carbon. After the hydrogen atom has bonded with the carbon, the carbon will again be subjected to a catalyst. The catalyst can be any type of catalyst, so a metal catalyst is common.The third step is the elimination of any remaining free radicals by the chemical reaction, called the reaction of reductants. This is the reduction of the target molecule or compound to its compounds, called by-products.The chemical reactions that are commonly studied in organic chemistry include the formation of the oxygen and nitrogen in water, or carbon dioxide from fossil fuels, or the formation of hydrocarbons in the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. All these reactions are examples of the way our planet works. For a simple organic chemistry course, students will typically need to take a basic course in chemistry. There are many other courses that may be used to educate students in organic chemistry. In addition, a more a dvanced course in organic chemistry may be required for a student to earn a degree in this subject.

The Benefits of SAT Prep

The Benefits of SAT Prep The Benefits of SAT Prep The college admissions process can be one of the most stressful parts of raising a teenager. For many parents, it is the culmination of a long process; they hope that those years of decision-making and support will lead to an acceptance letter to a good college, which will pave the way for adulthood, independence, and a worthwhile career. There are many aspects to the college admissions process, and taking the SAT is routinely cited as a major concern for both teens and parents, for good reason. The test results will be considered heavily when colleges are reviewing applications and could be the deciding factor in your child's acceptance or denial at an institution. So how does a concerned parent bridge any gaps between their childs current level of knowledge and the skills that he or she will need to do well on the SAT? One of the most proven methods is to enroll your child in a respected and established SAT prep program. There are many benefits to SAT prep, including the following: A Higher Score: In the competitive world of college admissions, even a slight increase in score can be the difference between the desired college acceptance notification and a disappointing rejection letter. Expert Help: Experts on the test know that it's not just your child's knowledge that is being tested, but also his or her understanding and ability to reason. They will be the best able to instruct your child on test-taking strategies that are tailored, both to the test and to your child's particular learning style. Reduced pressure: The combination of practice which aids familiarity and expert advice will help to alleviate the pressure that your teen might experience with a test that can have a big impact on his or her future. As your child becomes more familiar with the test, your childs comfort levels and confidence will rise. Financial Aid: The cost of college has increased enormously over the last decade. Since many colleges provide financial aid based, in part, on an applicant's SAT scores, the investment in a prep program can lead to significant monetary benefits down the road. The SATs do not have to induce panic in you or your child. By enrolling in a recognized SAT prep program, you can alleviate some of the tension and ensure that your teen is as prepared as possible. Enroll now before the fall SAT season arrives!

Difference between Remind and Remember - English Lesson via Skype

Difference between Remind and Remember - English Lesson via Skype There are many confusing verbs in English. Not so long ago I received a a request to explain the difference between remind and remember. These two first often get confused.Here I have a video lesson for you in which I explain the difference between them in detail. Please scroll down to read the transcript. Difference between Remind and Remember Hi there and welcome back to English in a Minute. Im Harry. So today were going to talk to you about the differences and  the uses of remind and remember.  They  sound very similar and people often get  them confused so hopefully well be able  to give you some clues as to how to use  them correctly.REMEMBER  Remember refers to your memory. Its about information that you hold and you store in your memory.  I  remember that address.I remember that  phone number.So thats something you  have in your mind.  Somebody told you. You  committed it to your memory.  So I can say:I remember the address.I remember the  phone number.I remember that book,  it was  really good.  But I dont remember who  wrote it.So in your mind you can  remember the book.  You know the name, you  know what the story was about in general  but you have forgotten or you dont  remember who wrote it.So all to do with  your memory. Difference between Remind and Remember Don't keep this to yourself. Tell the world: REMINDWhen we talk about remind, its something that causes you to  remember something.So somebody reminds you to do something or not to do something. Its something you have or something you may forget in the future.I will remind you tomorrow about the meeting.Somebody is going  to give you a note or a telephone call  or some prompt that will remind you  about the meeting.Its not to remember  you about the meeting.  Its to remind you  about the meeting.I reminded him to buy  a present for his mother because its  her birthday.I reminded him to buy a present for his mother because its her  birthday.  So its not I remembered him.  I  reminded him.Okay.  So these are the  differences and how we use them.  And heres just a conversation between two  people that will help you to explain the difference between remind and remember in a little bit  more detail:MARY:  Do you remember the holiday we had two years ago?MICHAEL: Yes, I remember it well.  We went camping and  it rained all the time.M ARY: Yes, the weather today reminds me of that holiday.MICHAEL:  It was awful please dont remind  me about it.MARY:  So next year you  promised to take me to the sun.  Do youRemember?MICHAEL: Yes, I do remember. But please remind me next month,  otherwise I might forget.So in this conversation just to show how we can use remind and remember.Please remember to subscribe to my YouTube Channel Learn English with Harry and join us on www.englishlessonviaskype.com and if you want to purchase one of our two very extensive grammar courses youll find the link here below Online English courses. Thanks very much.

First Tutors gives perspective on private tuition via new blog

First Tutors gives perspective on private tuition via new blog Hello parents, tutors and of course, learners! This is the inaugural blog post of what we hope will prove to be a very useful resource for you and also an opportunity to debate and feed back your views on: What's happening in private tuition The big stories in the wider education world Our take on resources and events which may interest you What's news at First Tutors Dare we say it, possibly some occasional light humour... However, blogs aren't meant to be one way conversations, so at the outset, we'd like to know if there's anything in the world of tutoring you'd like to see addressed? Are there any tutors or learners who are itching to make a contribution and need only a platform upon which to share ideas with their fellow teachers or students? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are very excited about how this blog can potentially enable us to work with our customers, both tutees and tutors, even more closely. We already welcome feedback about the website and encourage our learner community to feed back about our tutors but here we have an opportunity to enjoy a broader and potentially even richer dialogue. With thanks for reading this far and indeed, for being our customers, Anita, co-Founder P.S. - Whilst I may deeply regret saying this, 10 points to whichever English tutor is first to find and explain a grammatical error within this post! All for the benefit of our English GCSE tutees, of course!

Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season

Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting, snow is fallingâ€"it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, give thanks to one another and celebrate the arrival of a new year. It also means that the kiddos are out of school for an extended period of time, which may interrupt the learning structure of school. Don’t worry, we are here to help! We’ve come up with simple and fun ways to sneak a little learning into your holiday traditions. With some creativity, the holiday season can be both educational and memorable. Give these easy activities a try: Use holiday baking to bring classroom lessons to life. From pumpkin pies to gingerbread houses to sugar cookies, your time in the kitchen are perfect learning opportunities. Measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Plus, following a recipe is good practice of following instructions. Have your children help create your holiday menu by finding recipes in a cookbook together. They can practice their math skills by comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into a learning opportunity. For the older kids, test geography knowledge by trying to name all 50 states and their capitals. You can even have them point out license plates from different states. Younger kids can count the number of different colored cars. Turn dreams of a White Christmas into meteorology fun. Children and adults  alike, who doesn’t like waking up to a beautiful snowfall? Have your children research how many times it has snowed on Christmas day in the past 10 years. They can collect data on temperature, precipitation and snowfall amounts. Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed. Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family, so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage. Have them come up with a list of questions to interview grandparents and other family members. It’s a unique way to hear family stories and learn about the childhood experiences of older relatives. Everyone will enjoy going down memory lane. Mix-up your nightly reading routine.  Pick out some holiday-themed books to read by the fire place, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car. Whether you do one or all of these activities, you and your children are bound to have fun creating wonderful family memories this holiday season. And keeping your children’s skills sharp will make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Why Advancing During the Holidays is Important 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting, snow is fallingâ€"it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, give thanks to one another and celebrate the arrival of a new year. It also means that the kiddos are out of school for an extended period of time, which may interrupt the learning structure of school. Don’t worry, we are here to help! We’ve come up with simple and fun ways to sneak a little learning into your holiday traditions. With some creativity, the holiday season can be both educational and memorable. Give these easy activities a try: Use holiday baking to bring classroom lessons to life. From pumpkin pies to gingerbread houses to sugar cookies, your time in the kitchen are perfect learning opportunities. Measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Plus, following a recipe is good practice of following instructions. Have your children help create your holiday menu by finding recipes in a cookbook together. They can practice their math skills by comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into a learning opportunity. For the older kids, test geography knowledge by trying to name all 50 states and their capitals. You can even have them point out license plates from different states. Younger kids can count the number of different colored cars. Turn dreams of a White Christmas into meteorology fun. Children and adults  alike, who doesn’t like waking up to a beautiful snowfall? Have your children research how many times it has snowed on Christmas day in the past 10 years. They can collect data on temperature, precipitation and snowfall amounts. Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed. Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family, so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage. Have them come up with a list of questions to interview grandparents and other family members. It’s a unique way to hear family stories and learn about the childhood experiences of older relatives. Everyone will enjoy going down memory lane. Mix-up your nightly reading routine.  Pick out some holiday-themed books to read by the fire place, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car. Whether you do one or all of these activities, you and your children are bound to have fun creating wonderful family memories this holiday season. And keeping your children’s skills sharp will make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Why Advancing During the Holidays is Important 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season With the holiday season just around the corner, children are looking forward to family celebrations, sleigh rides, and sipping hot cocoa by the fire. While the break from school is well-deserved, it’s important to keep children learning and engaged during this time. Here’s how you can make the holiday season both educational and memorable: Baking can create delicious memories. From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Incorporate meteorology fun Have your children research how snow forms. They can even collect data of snowfall totals from the past 10 years. Have your children help create the holiday menu Finding recipes in a cookbook can be a fun activity and can make your kids feel involved in holiday planning. They can practice their math skills, comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel Turn car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver, red, or black cars. Read for fun. Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fireplace or building your own cozy reading fort with blankets and pillows. Wrap presents Wrapping presents is a great way to incorporate math and measuring skills. Ask your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to see how much wrapping paper is needed. Create a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season With the holiday season just around the corner, children are looking forward to family celebrations, sleigh rides, and sipping hot cocoa by the fire. While the break from school is well-deserved, it’s important to keep children learning and engaged during this time. Here’s how you can make the holiday season both educational and memorable: Baking can create delicious memories. From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Incorporate meteorology fun Have your children research how snow forms. They can even collect data of snowfall totals from the past 10 years. Have your children help create the holiday menu Finding recipes in a cookbook can be a fun activity and can make your kids feel involved in holiday planning. They can practice their math skills, comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel Turn car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver, red, or black cars. Read for fun. Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fireplace or building your own cozy reading fort with blankets and pillows. Wrap presents Wrapping presents is a great way to incorporate math and measuring skills. Ask your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to see how much wrapping paper is needed. Create a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child

Algebra Stress Test

Algebra Stress Test After tutoring this young man in Intermediate Algebra for a few weeks, I could see that hes really on the ball. A sharp, intelligent kid. It certainly was a joy to work with someone who is not only smart, but polite as well. I’m sure there are many like him but I’ve seen more who were not. So it goes. When we went through the problems I could see he had many concepts down pat. I watched as he solved many of the workbook problems by himself. If fact occasionally I would be stumped on something that I hadnt seen for twenty years and he would explain it to me. Now how about my tutoring skills?   The point Im trying to make is that this guy seemed to know much of what I was there to tutor him in. Of course as a high school student in second semester algebra, there were plenty of areas that he needed some explanation for. But on the whole he was doing really well. As we were wrapping up our final week of tutoring before the final exam, I mentioned to his parents how well he was doing and they told me that last semester he was doing well and helping other kids in Algebra 1, explaining to them some of the concepts they could not understand. Yet when it came time for the test he would do poorly. They could not understand the drop off from studying with other kids and then stumbling through the exam. It didnt make any sense. Suddenly I saw myself a few years ago, back in school as an older student (nontraditional they called it). Whenever I was taking a math or science course, I would seem to slowly get the ideas, as I plodded along. I would sit with a study group and be able to participate in the work we did together. Yet when exam time came, I would study all the harder, but when I sat down to take the test I would very often do poorly even though I seemed to know the material beforehand. Like many other students I would get to class early on exam day and sit there and cram like all those around me for every last minute, before the exam was handed out. What I discovered was that I did everything right until the day of the exam. That was the only thing I needed to change in order to improve my grades. What did I do instead? Nothing! Well not exactly nothing, but the one thing I did not do was study. Thats right. Up until test day I would work hard, join groups, get a tutor if the subject was too much for me. I recommend all those things. However, on test day I would make sure I had a good meal, did something good for myself, maybe exercise or go for a walk with a friend. Especially, I would meditate just before exams, rather than cram more information into my head. You see, what I realized was that all the information I needed was there days before, but as I kept frantically pushing through more information or the same information again, all I was doing was stressing me out.   So by the time I sat down for the test my head was spinning. What I found, by trial and error, was that if I do all the legwork beforehand and study real hard, get help if needed (see TutorZ.com), the only thing left to do was to relax. So on the day of the exam I would make sure I had a decent nights sleep, instead of staying up late cramming. Then I would have a good breakfast; get a little exercise and head to school. When I get to the campus I would not rush to class early to reread as much as possible until exam time. Rather I would find a nice spot on the grass some place under a tree and meditate for 15 to 20 minutes. And BAM! I’m ready for the test. Dont ask me how or why, all I know is when I used this approach for test preparation I ALWAYS got a much better grade! Always.

Private Irvine Tutor Tips 4 Signs Its Time to Study Solo

Private Irvine Tutor Tips 4 Signs Its Time to Study Solo Tips from a Private Irvine Tutor: 4 Signs Its Time to Study Solo Studying in a group environment is a great way to tackle complex assignments and break up larger tasks into the smaller parts. Studying in a group can also help college students get to know people in their major field of study and benefit from highly motivated classmates. However, there are some cases were studying in a group isnt always for the best. Perhaps the members of the group are not interested in earning an A in the course or maybe the group is becoming disorganized. If a student’s ability to perform starts to fall by the wayside, its a good idea to think about when its beneficial to study in a group and when its time to study solo. 1. Your Homework is Taking Longer than it Should If it takes 45 minutes to finish a math assignment solo but it takes well over an hour in a study group, then it may be best for the student to work on that subject by themselves. If each assignment takes an additional 15 to 30 minutes because of time lost to socializing or gossip, the student will end up studying several more hours every week. This can become a major issue in the long run so its a good idea for students to think about which subject they need help with and which ones they can simply do on their own and then move on to something else. 2. You Receive Lower Grades A sure-fire sign that its time to study without a group is when a students grades start to slip. If someone has been an A student in English since kindergarten, they shouldn’t all of a sudden be getting a C+. Although study groups can be very helpful in general, sometimes theres a lot of chatting and distractions, and there might be members of the group who have different goals. For example, perhaps one student would be thrilled to get a B- but another is expecting an A+. If grades are consistently lower once students started studying with a group, its a good idea for them to finish those assignments on their own and save socializing for when homework is complete (READ: 7 Tips for Studying While Traveling). 3. Your Study Session is More Social Than Productive One of the biggest downsides of working within a group is the temptation to socialize over work. Socialization can be very helpful and keep students positive during tough assignments. However, too much socialization can make assignments more difficult than they have to be and waste a bunch of time. Socializing is an important part of the college experience, but it shouldnt take away from academic success. 4. Your Study Group is Not Invested in Success When forming a study group, its essential that each member is invested in doing well. Its fine for students to have different overall goals or varying abilities in different subjects. In fact, it can be great to have members of the group who can help out with one topic but need help in another; this is a major benefit of group study. On the other hand, if some members of the group are not invested in their success as a student, theyre probably not invested in the success of their peers. If working with a group is taking a student away from their educational ambitions it might be a good idea to do important assignments solo. Another option would be for students to work with a study partner who shares very similar goals or to check in with a tutor from time to time and get help when necessary (READ: Year-round school: How to enjoy summer). Study group not working out? Score higher on your tests with private Irvine tutoring from TutorNerds. 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.