Review Of The Coleman Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Review Of The Coleman Organic Chemistry 9th EditionSo, you've been searching around for a science textbook about chemistry and have found several suggestions for a top-notch choice like the one reviewed below. A little further investigation into the subject may also yield some more information on good chemistry teaching. While it can't be said that learning the subject from a book will guarantee success, it certainly is worth considering.'If you love nature, then this fine book by Coleman will be invaluable to you,' writes Barbara Mallet, publisher of The Public, in her book review. 'Cooke will help you discover all about plants, animals, soils, and minerals and trace elements, and he will teach you everything you need to know to become a useful chemistry student.' There's no better book on the subject.Unlike many online chemistry textbook publishers, Coleman provides quality resources for the classroom. An engaging introduction section that describes and illustrates the theories and concepts of chemistry will prepare students for laboratory work and exploratory activities. The final chapter offers valuable hints on lab procedures.The chapter 'The Library' covers a number of important topics, including how to get started with textbooks. Students will find an abundance of free literature available on the Internet and in bookstores. Additionally, an advice column and discussion forums offer useful guidance for experimentation, demonstration, and discussion.In addition to helping students with practical application, the teachers' guide is written to explain key concepts that make successful lessons possible. It will go beyond a traditional textbook to give advice on developing lessons and to help students improve their grades, with concrete techniques for every subject.'Don't rely on the formulaic, outdated chemistry books,' warns Debbie Cooper, one of the authors of the popular e-book Chemistry for Kids. 'Let me tell you, Coleman's books are the real deal!Chemist ry is so much more than just chemical formulas. But, for this reason, you should consider Coleman organic chemistry as a solid and fascinating resource. I will definitely recommend this book to my friends and classmates.'

Planning a Trip to Mount Fuji

Planning a Trip to Mount Fuji How Can You Plan a Trip to Mount Fuji? ChaptersHow Long Should You Spend at Mount Fuji?Climbing Mount Fuji at NightThe Fuji Five Lakes RegionWhen Is Mount Fuji Open?When Is the Best Time to Visit Mount Fuji?Getting to Mount Fuji from TokyoShould You Visit Mount Fuji Alone or in a Group?“He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man; he who climbs twice is a fool.”In the Land of the Rising Sun, the volcano by the towns of Hakone and Kawaguchiko is one of the unmissable sights.  It’s the most visited mountain in the world with 3 million visitors and 300,000 climbers every year.  It last erupted in 1707 and women were banned until 1872.So for your trip to Japan, have you planned a trip to the highest mountain in the country or even a climb to the top?You should plan! NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teacher £20/h1st l esson free!Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHow Long Should You Spend at Mount Fuji?You’re not obliged to climb to the top of Japan’s highest mountain. After all, at 3,776.24 metres above sea level, it's quite a climb and altitude sickness is a real possibility.There are plenty of things you can do around Mount Fuji. For one, there are plenty of lakes. This isn’t called the Fuji Five Lakes region for nothing!You can also walk around Mount Fuji all year round.Climbing Mount Fuji at NightChoose when the weather’s at its best. If there are clouds, you won’t be able to enjoy the views of the sunset. When it’s raining or cloudy, you’ll never get to enjoy most of the mountain. Climbing Mount Fuji through the night is very popular as you get to enjoy the sunrise once you reach the summit. (Source: mohamed_hassan)There are two options available to you if this is the case.The first option is to start your climb at the end of the day before the sunset. You can enjoy the sunset where you are or continue the climb and stop in one of the huts on the way up for the night.  The huts only have a few futons on them so don’t expect any privacy for the night.  You can pay for the night or just a few hours. After all, you’re going to have to get up early if you want to see the sunrise over Mount Fuji.Your second option is to start the climb at 21:00 or 22:00 and climb through the night to enjoy the sunrise in the morning.  There’s a ceremony in the morning, making the experience even more special. You’ll hear the Japanese anthem and be able to see the flag flown over the peak. However, you won’t be alone on these paths. You can find a torii at the summit.Durin g the day, the climb isn’t as interesting but there are fewer climbers and it’s warmer. You can enjoy some of the viewpoints on your way up if the weather permits.The Fuji Five Lakes RegionJapan is home to many marvels including the Fuji Five Lakes. You can easily spend 5 days there. Enough time to visit each lake, go on hikes, camp, fish, or go for a bike ride.Here are the 5 lakes to visit around Mount Fuji:Lake Kawaguchi. Don’t hesitate to take the cable car up to Mount Tenjo.Lake Sai is the smallest of the lakes.Lake Shoji is a great place to spend a night in one of the many hotels on its banks.Lake Motosu appears on the 1,000 yen note.Lake Yamanaka, the largest of the five lakes in the region.Make the most of the onsen, visit the temples in the region, and enjoy some sushi away from the bigger Japanese cities. If you’re there during the cherry blossom bloom, you can enjoy some incredible views of Mount Fuji in the background. NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st less on free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhen Is Mount Fuji Open?Mount Fuji doesn’t have specific opening hours. It’s a volcano which is open, though a donation of 1,000 yen is welcome but not obligatory.You can spend all day there even though it’s recommended that you get there for sunrise or sunset.The climb to Mount Fuji is open from 1st July to 10th September. Outside of these dates, it’s not forbidden but it’s not recommended. Temperatures swing between -18 °C and 8 °C and the av erage temperature is -6.5 °C. The rest of the year, you can still visit the areas around Mount Fuji without having to do the climb.Since 2013, Mount Fuji has been a UNESCO World Heritage site. The climb, while difficult, can be done by all ages as long as you’re in good physical condition.When Is the Best Time to Visit Mount Fuji?To avoid the crowds, avoid weekends in summer. Go during the week and make sure you avoid school holidays. If you want to climb Mount Fuji, the best time to visit is when it's open for climbing! (Source: sayama)The best time to go is still in July and August. In June and September, temperatures can drop quite drastically. After all, June is the rainy season and September is typhoon season.It’s even better for enjoying the views when the weather is good. You might be disappointed if you get there and can’t see anything.You didn’t climb all that way for fog, did you?It wouldn’t be a great end to the day.Getting to Mount Fuji from TokyoThere are two main ways to get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo. While there are trains you can get to Mount Fuji, you can also get the bus, which costs less. (Source: gabyobs)You can go by train with the Japan Rail Pass. You can take the JR Tokaido line to Kozu and change onto the JR Gotemba to Gotemba. You can then get the bus to the foot of the climb.You can also get the JR Limited Express Azusa or Kaiji from Shinjuku to Otsuki. You then just have to take a train from Fujikyuko to Kawaguchiko. This will take you around 2 hours and 20 minutes.You can also get the bus from Tokyo Shinjuku station in around 2 and a half hours to Kawaguchiko. This is the simplest way as you won’t need to change, unlike the train. It’ll cost you between 2,000 and 2,500 yen. Try to book your tickets ahead of time.Once at the Kawaguchiko station, you can take the bus to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji.Learn more about the history of Mount Fuji.Should You Visit Mount Fuji Alone or in a Group?You don’t need to visit Mount Fuji as part of a group. However, the climb i s difficult and you’ll need to plan and be in good physical condition.Plan the climb before you start it. If you have problems with your knees, the climb could be difficult. After all, there is a lot of loose volcanic rock. If you're a novice climber, it's probably a better idea to visit Mount Fuji in a group. (Source: dylanagonzales2011)It’s a long hike which can take between 4 and 8 hours depending on your physical fitness. The summit is 3,700m up so make sure you take it easy so you don’t get altitude sickness. It’s better to take your time and get to top rather than take unnecessary risks.The Yoshida route is the easiest. This is also the busiest one. You can also take the Subashiri, Gotemba, and Fujinomiya routes (check the opening dates).Avoid mid-September and instead opt for July or August if you can. There are huts on the way up to the summit where you can stay if the weather changes.Make sure you have the right gear: warm clothes, waterproofs, hiking boots, and walking poles will all be greatly appreciated on the way up and down. Don’t forget about the descent, which is hard work on your thighs and knees. You should bring 2 to 3 litres of water or energy drink. There are places to pick stuff up but they’re quite expensive.Don’t forget a head torch and bring money to use the toilets.So are you ready to head up Mount Fuji?Learn more about budgeting for Mount Fuji.If you're interested in learning Japanese, there are plenty of great resources online to help you. Similarly, you can also get help with your Japanese from one of the many talented tutors on Superprof.There are three main types of tutorial available for Japanese: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials. Each has its pros and cons and you'll have to choose the type that's right for you and your budget.Generally, it's a good idea to start a new hobby with group tutorials as they're less of an investment. Once you get serious about it, you can always start working with a face-to-face or online tutor and learning exactly what you want to learn.Before you make your decision, remember that many of the tutors on Superprof will offer free tuition for the first hour. This means you can try a few tutors, see if you like their teaching style, and see if you get along with them. After all, it's useless paying for a tutor that you don't enjoy spending time with!

Scholarship Preparation Adams A to Z

Scholarship Preparation Adam's A to Z Knowing where to start with scholarship preparation can be tricky for entrance to independent schools such as Eton and Westminster.  We spoke to one of our experienced tutors,  Adam M, who shared his A-Z of what it takes to be successful when preparing for these testing series of exams.   A is for ambition and attitude. You must be ready, willing and able to face the challenge of studying for a scholarship.   B is for brainstorming. There is a lot of essay writing to do in the exams, so get into the habit of mind-mapping, structuring your ideas.   C is for character. In a competitive atmosphere for a place at a school, prepare as if you want to win a race, to be first, to be the champion!   D is for diligence, discipline and determination. E is for enthusiasm, engagement, encouragement and example. Try to enjoy the preparation process, savour the moments you are studying, try to stay upbeat through the whole process. It won't always be easy, so having a positive and exemplary attitude to study will do you credit. F is for fulfilling your potential. Going for the scholarship is your opportunity to shine and perhaps you will surprise yourself as to just how much you can achieve! G is for grit - passion and perseverance towards long term goals. Now is the time to show it. H is for Hard work. You can't avoid it. I is for Investment. You will look back on the experience of studying and discover all the things you have learnt well worth the time invested. J is for Journey. The preparation for scholarship exams is a journey. There will be highs and lows, peaks and troughs. It's all character-building stuff. K is for knocks. I have seen the scholarship journeys of many children preparing for these exams and how you respond to knocks of confidence along the way will determine your success. L is for learning. There will be lots of it! M is for motivation. Keep it up, and make sure there are people around you motivating you to keep focused and spur you on. N is for notes. Take lots of them. Memo cards, spider diagrams, bullet points - they all help you learn. O is for organisation. You will be at an age where you should be taking some sense of responsibility for own actions. You should know where your files, papers and pens are kept, not your parents or guardians to know for you. P is for positivity, productivity, practice and preparation. Q is for questions. Ask lots of open questions - Who, What, Where, Why, When, How - to develop your critical thinking ability. R is for reading. Keep it up, it will fuel your writing. Pick some books to read from suggested reading lists and read what you both enjoy but is also challenging your reading level. Read newspapers and magazines, listen and watch the news. Stay informed. S is for support. Whether from parents, teachers, tutors, nannies, wider family, they will all be behind you, rooting for you and your success. T is for time management. You will learn more about allocating and prioritising time to work and play and ultimately in the exams themselves.   U is for unlocking your potential. You will learn more about yourself and become more aware of the world around you. V is for vocabulary. You will want this to be as strong and varied as possible to use naturally when writing in an exam or in interview. W is for writing. Whether it be discursive, persuasive, creative or other forms, you will learn to appreciate the forms of each and be able to write in those different styles, as necessary. X is for extra. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little word 'extra'. Y is for YOU. How much do you want to get the scholarship, to do your best? That's entirely up to you. Not your teachers or parents or anyone else. Z is for Zzzzz.... Make sure you get a good amount of sleep.... and after all that hard work studying, you’re going to need a well-deserved rest! Adam M  is a  highly experienced tutor offering common entrance and scholarship   tuition. He has also written articles for tuition blogs on Classics, History, Maths and the nature of tuition  and has been interviewed by the BBC, for podcasts, for articles in The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, among others.  Interested in booking a lesson with Adam?  Click here to visit his Tutorfair profile  and find out more!

List of English Telephone Phrasal Verbs - English Lesson via Skype

List of English Telephone Phrasal Verbs - English Lesson via Skype Dont like reading? Scroll down for Telephone Phrasal Verbs infographic and English video lesson on useful English telephone phrases. Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: There are certain telephone phrasal verbs that ESL students need to know if they want to communicate well using the telephone.  The telephone is still a vital part of everyday business life, with most employees having at least one phone call  per day. Native speakers use phrasal verbs very often when they speak.  Lets take a closer look at telephone phrasal verbs commonly used  in telephone conversations in English. List of 15 Telephone Phrasal Verbs in English to call backto call upto cut offto get back to someoneto get throughto hang upto put someone throughto pass on to hold onto pick upto get offto switch offto switch onto break upto speak up English Telephone Phrasal Verbs with Meanings and Examples TO CALL BACK â€" to telephone someone (again) laterWe can also say to ring back or to phone back.Ex. I am sorry, but this number is engaged. Would you like to call back later?TO CALL UP â€" to telephone someoneWe can also say to ring up or to phone up.Ex. I rang up to cancel my gym membership.I called up the clinic yesterday to make an appointment with my doctor.TO CUT OFF â€" to lose a telephone connection. We can also use it in passive form â€" to be cut off, to get cut offEx. Sorry, I ran out of credit, and we got cut off.If you don’t pay your phone bill on time, the phone company will cut you off.TO GET BACK TO SOMEONE  â€" to telephone someone laterEx. Sorry, I am in the meeting right now, can I get back to you in twenty minutes?TO GET THROUGH â€" to get a telephone connection with someoneEx. I can’t get through to Dad, he doesn’t answer his phone.TO HANG UP â€" end a telephone conversation (often abruptly).Ex. I am not sure what happened, Jane just hung up in the middle o f the conversation!We can also use hang up with preposition on if someone hangs up on you. Quite often it means that the other person was frustrated or upset.Ex. He hung up on me.I can’t believe she hung up on me!TO PUT SOMEONE THROUGH  â€" to connect someone on the phoneEx. Could you put me through to Mr. White, please, on extension 316? TO HOLD ON â€" wait (for a short time). Generally we use it in imperative form.Ex. Please hold on the line, I’ll put you through.TO PICK UP  â€" to answer a phone callEx. I tried calling her last night but she didn’t pick up.TO GET OFF  (the phone) â€" to finish talking on the phoneEx. I should get off the phone, I have so much to do.Ive just got off the phone with Mum, she is keeping well.TO SWITCH OFF â€" to disconnect using the power buttonEx. You should switch off your laptop during take-off and landing.We can also say TO TURN OFF.TO SWITCH ON â€" to connect using the power buttonEx. You shouldn’t switch on your mobile phone after landing until you are in the terminal building.We can also say TURN ON.TO SPEAK UP â€" to speak louderEx. I’m afraid I didn’t hear you very well, the line is very bad. Could you speak up a little please?TO BREAK UP â€" the line is quite bad and you can’t hear a person on a call clearly (usually when talking on a mobile)Ex. Sorry, you are br eaking up, I didn’t hear that very well. Could you repeat, please?TO RING OFF â€" to finish a telephone conversationEx. I have to ring off now, but I’ll give you a call tomorrow.TO PUT DOWN (the phone) â€" to end a telephone conversationEx. Put your phone down and do your homework!TO PASS ON (a message) â€" to communicate (to convey) a message to someone elseEx. I’m sorry, John is not at his desk at the moment. I’ll pass the message on as soon as he comes back.

BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour

BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour The BASIS Curriculum Schools network is a rapidly expanding network of over 30 schools, operating public charter schools in the USA, independent schools in the USA; and private international schools, globally. Opening its doors in fall 2018, BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour will be located within a new resort development at Daya Bay, near Huizhou in Guangdong Province. The school will be a day and boarding school for up to 1,200 students, initially from grades 5-9, growing to be a 5-12 school. BASIS Globals mission is to empower their students to achieve at globally competitive levels with a transformative coeducational K-12 American program and focuses on providing the best education to expatriate families and citizens alike. BASIS Global aims to deliver a gold standard of education all over the world, achieved by combining the world-class, benchmarked BASIS Curriculum with highly qualified teachers who are sought after their deep subject knowledge. [video:https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DC9jeXfxh0?rel=0]

Do you spend enough time with your kids - ALOHA Mind Math

Do you spend enough time with your kids The parent in thisarticletalks about how doing a simple project with your children is so much more rewarding than letting them spend time with electronic devices because you’re busy with something else. Have you ever felt similar to what she talks about? This may be a very common feeling especially with working parents who sometimes feel like they are snatching for time spent with their kids. Here are some things you can try to make things different: Schedule the time:Prioritize your tasks so that you always get to spend some quality time with your child. This includes time for “just” chatting about what happened during your day. Kids have a habit of sharing tiny tidbits about their day that can give you a lot of insights into what is happening in their lives. Once you make a habit of it at a young age, they just might continue to share a little bit into their teenage years too. Photo Courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamchenkov/1874226333/ Plan hands-on activities:You can plan a lot of hands-on activities and even take up one project a month to make something interesting. It could be something like helping you build a tree house which will also have a tangible result for the child to enjoy and cherish for a long time. It could also be related to something your kid is learning at school, so it will have the added benefit of helping them understand their schoolwork better. Introduce a new habit:If you feel like your child may not be reading enough, this is the time to sit with them and read a book. The more of an example you set, the more the kids will follow. Teaching them to keep a diary is another great activity that is interesting and will also improve their creative writing skills along the way. A parent I know introduced a daily tell-a-story-before-bedtime routine to improve his child’s confidence. We all try to do the best we can, and hopefully with the help of these little tips we can enjoy spending more quality time with our kids. Our classes at ALOHA can serve as a great way to improve your kid’s confidence at school. Do check out our website for more details:http://www.aloha-usa.com

Jimmys teach abroad story From ESL instructor to experienced web developer

Jimmy’s teach abroad story From ESL instructor to experienced web developer Packing up and moving across the world to live and teach is a major commitment. When a teach abroad candidate makes the choice to sign their contract and solidify their plan, they take a lot into consideration. One of the key pieces in this decision-making process is whether or not they think their experience abroad will be valuable to them upon returning home. Licensed teachers tend to wonder whether or not hiring schools at home will see international teaching experience as a bonus, while ESL instructors are more likely to be concerned with whether or not their overseas English teaching position will benefit them in career paths beyond the education sector. This question is especially important for recent college graduates who are considering teaching English abroad. They want to know if taking a year to go teach in China or Japan or Korea is going to halt their personal professional growth. Fortunately for them, teaching English abroad is a phenomenal way to exhibit their sense of adventure, broaden their knowledge of foreign cultures, and gain international work experience. These college grads who do end up at the helm of overseas ESL classrooms don’t all stay in education, though. Since they aren’t teachers, their professional journeys upon coming home can include just about any type of work; the only similarity they share is their career is made better with the addition of valuable international work experience. The following is a story from James, the man in charge over at JimmyESL. James taught English in Japan for several years and is now seeing the benefits in his everyday life at home in the United States. Teaching English in Japan: 2007 - 2011 I had wanted to travel and live abroad for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been naturally drawn to the unknown, including other cultures, ways of life, languages and perspectives. I knew from an early age that, as an adult, I would do whatever I could to see the world. While there is still much of the globe to explore, I was fortunate to have had the chance to teach in Japan from 2007 to 2011. In the years leading up to my arrival in Japan, I heard countless stories of fellow westerners who had taught there. I knew from the start that I was destined to teach in Japan. In fact, I never really even entertained the idea of going anywhere else. But that is just me. Wherever you end up, remember to enjoy your time and turn it into a positive experience. In 2006, I was a 25-year-old graduate student at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. I had a comfortable position as a graduate assistant and was on track to go on for a PhD in political science. However, I was bored and knew that what I really wanted to do was live abroad - not in ten years or when I retired and could afford to, but at that very moment in my life. It was during that time that I began to seriously consider teaching and living in Japan. I scoured the Internet for as much information I could find and talked to as many experienced ESL teachers as I could. Nobody really had to sell me on the idea as I was determined to get there one way or another. In the beginning of 2007, I applied for a teaching position in Japan. It was with a large, English conversation school. I was hired and arrived in Sapporo, Japan in June of that year. I taught at at this school in Sapporo for one year before moving on to a smaller English school the following year. Living and working in Sapporo was an incredible experience. To this day, it remains one of my favorite cities in the world. After two year and a half years of teaching in Sapporo, I took a job as an ALT (assistant language teacher) in a junior high school in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa was quite different than Sapporo in so many ways. Nonetheless, it was also an amazing time. During my four years in Japan, I met heaps of interesting characters, taught at both private and public schools, saw a good deal of the country and learned the language. Going to Japan was one of the best decisions that I ever made, but in 2011, I decided it was time to return home. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Teaching ESL in Washington, DC: 2011 - 2015 Upon returning to the United States, I joined a few friends of mine in Washington, DC, who had moved there while I’d been teaching in Japan. Rather than finding a job in government, I decided to keep doing what I had been doing - teaching. Because I had earned a TEFL certificate while living in Japan, I was able to find a full-time job teaching at a private English language school in downtown DC. Teaching ESL in America was quite different than teaching in Japan. In DC, I was a teacher in an academic track program. In other words, most of my students were on pace to enter an American four-year University, graduate school or medical school. The best part of teaching for the International Language Institute in Washington, DC, besides the fantastic group of teachers I worked with, was the diversity of the student body. In Japan, all of my students were Japanese, but in the US, I had students from all parts of Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and even parts of Europe. What I remember most is having vibrant and enthusiastic classes of 15 to 20 students from all parts of the globe. This was an interesting dynamic to witness and it without a double allowed me to grow as a teacher. JimmyESL and web development: 2014 - present I loved teaching and I still work occasionally as a part-time instructor of political science. However, in 2014, after seven years of teaching, I decided to follow a different path. It was at that time I decided to start JimmyESL.com, a blog dedicated to providing accurate information about teaching English abroad. At the time, I had no web experience or knowledge. After a couple of hours searching on Google, I discovered a wonderful web platform called WordPress. From the moment I first used WordPress, I was hooked and it is the platform I used to build JimmyESL. While I initially wanted to create a blog that would provide real information about teaching English abroad, I began to learn more and more about web development, including WordPress. As my skills began to develop, so did JimmyESL. It took a while to get it established, but today I can say that it is a known and growing blog within the TEFL industry. During the process of creating JimmyESL, I learned enough about WordPress and web management that I was able to land my first full-time job as a web manager in 2015. I have since moved on from that job and the job after. Today, in addition to managing JimmyESL, I manage and build WordPress websites. My ESL experience somehow translated brilliantly into web development, as TEFL formed the knowledge base for my blog and kickstarted my post-ESL online career. Looking back over the time between first teaching in Japan and now, I can confidently say that it has been a positive experience and I have been fortunate to have had many opportunities to travel, meets tons of interesting people and grow as a person.