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This author has experience both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He is currently employed within the pharmaceutical industry, and holds a Master's degree, unsurprisingly, in chemistry.

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Sciences > Chemistry How a candle burns: 1 of 8
Take a candle, hold it sideways, and place its midsection over a flame. The candle melts, but does not catch fire in your hands, unless perhaps you keep it there until the wax has melted away to expose the wick. This suggests that it is the wick which burns, not the wax. But then observe a candle which has been properly lit.... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Do cell phones keep us more connected or more isolated?: 4 of 31
As an undergraduate in college, a little over ten years ago, cell phones were still prohibitively expensive and uncommon on campus and elsewhere. Campus was a blend of about 30,000 residential and commuting students from all states and nations - a fascinating blend of people. As we shared classes and walked about campus, gra... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: Board games for classroom fun: 2 of 15
Young children learn and develop their skills through play rather than by intensive study. As we grow older, we sometimes forget that learning can be fun, and isn't always about textbooks and recitation. Board games can be an excellent learning tool, exercising a variety of crucial thinking skills and knowledge, all within t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Teachers: Why do we want to teach?: 5 of 36
In Kindergarten, I caught on to adding and subtracting more quickly than the other two kids who shared my table. I helped explain it to them, and we quickly became the best table at math. As the years went by, I often found myself in possession of knowledge and understanding that eluded my classmates, and found it was a plea... More..
Education > Primary School Issues How to request help for your child at school: 2 of 14
If and when you discover that your child is struggling at school, don't despair, and don't automatically go enrolling him or her in an expensive tutoring program. Your school has a multitude of options to help, most of which never get the publicity they should. To get help, your first step is to make contact. Good starting p... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) The challenges of living in space: 1 of 7
Science fiction authors have dealt with this topic for a century now, exploring it in ever greater depth as our knowledge of the universe has grown. Science fiction fans are not only aware of the challenges, but also of the many practical solutions that have already been presented within volumes of visionary literature. "Liv... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Garden design: Create a backyard paradise: 1 of 7
Garden Design to Save Your Yard I just bought the house of my dreams this summer. I haven't had to change a thing with it - every wall and furnishing is exactly my taste. In my rush to buy, I may have overlooked one little detail. The backyard. The day I moved in was the day I realized - "it's a jungle out there!" Sure enoug... More..
Education > College Study Tips Tips for increasing reading comprehension for college students: 1 of 7
College texts are packed with information, but are generally dry and difficult reading. College students are expected not only to read through the material (and stay awake while doing so), but also to understand it, remember it, and apply it in conjunction with every other topic they study. This is a daunting task, to be sur... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: How to find a mentor: 1 of 7
Most teacher education programs assign candidates to a classroom, with that classroom's regular teacher serving as the mentor. In this case, you don't have a lot of option, unless your program allows you to request a specific class. Then you'll need to have pre-approval from that teacher, and hope that the college agrees tha... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 7 of 48
The ultimate purpose of a school is to prepare its students to succeed in the world ahead of them. Consider how the qualities of rigor and nurture contribute to that future. A rigorous environment places more demands on the student. It imposes higher expectations of achievement, and offer greater challenges. There is account... More..