Facts About Gas Chemistry

Facts About Gas ChemistryLike many classes, gases are not taken for granted. Chemistry is one of the biggest factors in gas and chemical technology as well as related to the environment. Gas law requires emissions to be analyzed and used by the government to fight against pollution.Chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and fluorinated gases can all be collected in a proper and accurate way through the use of chemistry. Every year, there are many studies done to study and analyze gases. It involves the chemical composition of the gas as well as its effects on a specific chemical. In particular, they are used to conduct or determine studies regarding the properties of gases.Chemistry is a branch of science dealing with the interactions between chemicals and their resulting effects on a system or process. It is also a branch that deals with the development of chemical reactions as well as the understanding of the properties of gases.A chemical that is gas dependent will react wi th oxygen in the system of a system such as water to create water vapor and also produce a flammable gas which is known as a toxic gas. In the same way, the gas is completely dependent on other gases to be released and produced, as well as how these gases interact with each other.The most important aspects in chemistry to include the nature of gases themselves. These gases are divided into two categories - chemical and physical. Chemical gases are those that interact with other gases and molecules, and the chemical reactions associated with them. Physical gases are those that are being dispersed or oxidized in the reaction to produce a chemical gas.Chemistry, however, has been involved in creating many things including metals and metal compositions. Chemistry is a great tool to find out about substances, so that it can be classified appropriately. However, the studies in this branch require much more work than the studies in physics and mathematics.At the elementary level, you can l earn what gas molecules are, how they get grouped together to form gases, and why there are gases. In this way, you can start understanding your life's work, as well as developing the confidence to work in this field. These courses also teach you about the qualities and properties of gases, which helps in finding gas laws and how these work in all parts of the process.

Learn French in France How to Study Abroad

Learn French in France How to Study Abroad Megan L. Do you dream of attending classes in France? French tutor  Carol Beth L.  has done just that! Here, she shares how to study abroad in France, and the questions you must answer before you go 1) What kind of program are you searching for? Many students study abroad for a semester or for a year as an undergraduate. If this is your situation, your college or university will likely have one or more  approved programs to  which you can apply. While  some programs may be best suited for  French majors and minors, if you are studying another subject, look for a program with that  subject  in mind, and  present your suitability for the course. For example, perhaps you have an interest in art. The program, the city, or France itself is a particularly notable opportunity to expand your studies in the subject. That said, sometimes, these college or university programs can be difficult to fit into your college program. They  will have certain requirements and/or a limit to the numbers of students to be admitted, and so they can also be competitive. Finally,  perhaps you are not currently in college, but still want the experience of studying and living abroad. In any  of these  cases, consider attending an independent summer or semester-long program. Some students take a semester off and adjust their graduation schedule to accommodate such international learning opportunities. Though it becomes more difficult after college to maintain a sufficiently flexible schedule to accommodate such trips, some people are able to do it, either by saving vacation time, taking leave or sabbatical time, using the opportunity for  professional development, or finding time between jobs. You may even be able to do an exchange as part of your job, or teach there for a year. 2) Does your language level fit the program you are seeking to attend? College and university programs will basically want to be able to verify that you are capable of completing college-level work in French. If your proficiency in French is not very high (or even non-existent), other independent programs are often more flexible. 3) Where will your program be? Paris is probably the most common city for study abroad programs. The Sorbonne even has classes  for foreigners wishing to learn French (les Cours de Civilisation Française). If you are setting up your program  through your college or university, they should be able to tell you which cities are available to study abroad in. Depending on your institution, it may be more difficult or impossible to go to a city that is not pre-approved, but some institutions do allow it. If you are studying  independent of a university, you may have greater range of geographic options. Many, if not most, of Frances major cities (as well as some in Belgium, Switzerland, and other French-speaking countries)  host or have hosted foreign students at one time or another. 4) What will your housing be like? International students in France usually have a couple of options when it comes to finding housing. Some rent an apartment on their own or with classmates or friends. Others find homestays. Often, your study abroad program can help you find housing, but you may need to finalize it on your own. In Paris, international students are also eligible to apply for housing in the Cité Universitaire, student dormitories just south of the city. From there, it is a quick ride to the Latin Quarter, where many students have their classes. 5) What will you use for transportation? Hint: The answer most likely will not be “a car.” Bringing a car trans-Atlantic is impractical, and buying one there is probably more expensive than its worth, especially if youre not there for very long. Additionally, though you wouldnt necessarily need to pass the notoriously difficult French driving test, you would need to obtain and carry a notarized translation of your driving license. As an alternative, consider taking public transportation. In many cities, public transportation is very good. For example, Paris is home to one of the best subway systems in the world, and even many locals dont bother with a car unless theyre leaving the city. Buying a monthly pass is, for many, the best option available. Even if you decide to leave the city where you are studying, the European train system is more developed than the United States system, and flying is also an option for longer distances. 6) What are your plans for food? Dining  out in France is wonderful, but be prepared to make your own food from time to time. Many French cities, like Paris, have open-air markets with fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Local grocery stores can supply you with some basics; chains like Monoprix can also help. Though many chains have started providing bags, French stores have traditionally required customers to bring their own. Even at the stores that do provide bags, you may see many people bring their own reusable ones. You may wish to get in the habit of bringing a bag  just in case, especially if you will be visiting smaller, locally-run stores. Nonetheless, be sure to set aside part of your budget for eating out and having drinks with friends. This is a relatively common way to catch up with people outside of work and school. 7) How do you plan to meet the locals? If you want to improve your conversation skills  in French (as  most students studying abroad in France do),  finding local French friends is a huge help. One easy way to do this is to take your interests to your new city. Play a musical instrument? Try to locate a local amateur or college orchestra, or other music-related opportunities. Like to play sports? Keep an eye out for a local rugby or soccer team. And if you regularly attend church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, try to find one that will also allow you to connect with French-speaking locals. France has become increasingly international, so even topics that dont originate in France, such as manga or swing dance, will still have some fans. 8) How will  you handle cultural differences?Are local customs different than what you are used to? If the locals think a little differently on some topics, appreciate those  differences. If you encounter a difference that you would consider to be ridiculous or extreme, dont take it personally.  Either side could be right, wrong, or neither. The Paris subway, for example, is usually fabulous compared to U.S. public transit, and drivers license tests are very expensive and difficult to pass. As a result, teenagers dont put as much of a priority as their American counterparts on obtaining a license, and many people dont have or dont use their cars. The exception is when the subway workers decide to go on strike. And when they do, Parisian professors and employers know that people are going to have transportation issues, so tardiness is often treated a bit more lightly during that time. In more general terms, the French also like to discuss things a bit more than Americans do. Sometimes it may seem that everyone has an opinion on everything, and that they like to add the hows and whys into their discussion. To someone like myself, who had always lived in the more laid-back Southern California, this can  sometimes come across as argumentative. 9) What cultural and historic sites will you be near? In Paris alone, there are many historic sites and museums. Even Versailles is only a short train ride outside the city. Near Toulouse, you can find the castle of Carcassonne. Take note  of what is nearby, and consider taking a weekend or two to visit different sites. (Editors Note: Weekend Student Adventures offers great guided tours in Paris!) 10) Will you have resources and days off to allow you to visit other notable areas of France and/or Europe? Sometimes, students have the opportunity to travel Europe during the summer before or after their semester abroad. During my semester abroad, we had several weeks of classes in Paris after winter break, and for many students, it was less expensive to stay in France than to buy an extra round-trip ticket home for the holidays. A classmate and I took the opportunity to visit some sites in northwestern France, including several castles of the Loire Valley and Mont Saint-Michel. While not everyone can do this, know your schedule and resources so that you can create plans  if the opportunity arises. Most of all, enjoy and learn from your stay abroad, and bring back your experiences to  share with your American classmates and colleagues. Are you planning to study abroad in France, or have you been before? Share your plans or experiences in the comments below! Post Author:  Carol Beth L. Carol Beth L. teaches  French lessons in San Francisco, CA. She has her Masters in French language education from the Sorbonne University in Paris and has been teaching since 2009.  Learn more about Carol Beth here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

A Student Review of Tufts University

A Student Review of Tufts University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Julia is a San Francisco-Bay Area tutor and 2011 graduate of Tufts University. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and tutors several subjects, specializing inElementary Math tutoring, Psychology tutoring, and SAT prep tutoring. Check out what Julia had to say about her time at Tufts University: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Julia: Tufts University is a very small campus, so it is possible to walk everywhere. You will be in great shape walking up and down the hills all day! You really only need a car if you are traveling off-campus for grocery shopping or other tasks. The T (or subway) is great if you want to go into Boston, and it is easy to catch it from Davis Square. Davis Square is about a 15-minute walk from campus, but there is also a shuttle that travels back and forth. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Julia: I had great experiences with my professors and my adviser. When I first started school, I was very stubborn about not wanting to ask for help. However, I soon realized that I was really only letting myself down. All of the professors that I went to for help were thrilled that I was showing initiative and interest in the topic, and they made themselves very available to me. Part of the reason I chose to go to a smaller school was to have relationships with faculty members, and I feel I was able to achieve this. I cannot say enough good things about my adviser! He was absolutely amazing. We developed a strong relationship, and I am still in contact with him today. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Julia: I really enjoyed dorm life! I only spent my freshman year in a dorm, as I went on to live in my sorority house and off-campus. The dorm rooms are pretty simple, but it is easy to decorate and personalize them. There are two dining halls on campus, one that is uphill and one that is downhill. Everyone has a preference about which they like better, but they are both great. Tufts University has pretty fantastic food, so avoid the Freshman 15! I loved my freshman year dorm because it was very centrally located. I was 100 feet from the dining hall, and all of my classes were a five-minute walk away. Tufts University always has a million things going on, so there are many socialization opportunities available! Just check Tuftslife.com. At the beginning of the school year, there are a lot of events planned just for freshmen, so you can make friends easily and quickly. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Julia: Tufts University has a great International Relations department and a very highly rated Child Development department. I minored in Child Development and majored in Psychology. I chose to study Psychology because I loved my introductory classes, and all of the professors that I had were great. Tufts University does not make you choose a major until the end of your sophomore year, and they encourage you to take classes in many different fields. They really support you in finding the right fit. I loved my department and my adviser, and I do not think I have met anyone who does not feel the same. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Julia: Tufts University does not have a large Greek life. There were three sororities while I was attending school (2007-2011) and about ten fraternities. There is absolutely no need to join Greek life to make friends, because there are tons of other clubs, groups, teams, etc. It was also easy to make friends in my dorm and in my classes. I did choose to join a sorority because I wanted to expand my social circle even more. Everyone in my sorority was involved in several different campus activities, so by joining the sorority, I also ended up involved in sports, clubs, and philanthropic activities. Tufts University also offers pre-orientation groups for freshmen, which I highly recommend! I did the wilderness pre-orientation group, which involves backpacking along the Appalachian Trail for about five days before school starts. This ensures that you already know a few people when you get to campus, which I greatly appreciated. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Julia: I cannot say that I used the Career Center very much, but I heard good things about it. There is a large job fair in the spring that attracts a lot of great companies. Everyone I know ended up with a job they were happy with after graduation, and many of my friends have gone on to medical school or law school. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Julia: I love Tisch Library at Tufts University. First, it is huge, so you never have to worry about finding somewhere to sit. It also has social areas where you can sit with friends, eat snacks, and talk. (There are quiet areas for when you really need to get down to business.) There are several smaller libraries on campus that friends of mine went to, but I was always happy with Tisch Library. There are also several cafes on and around campus that I went to when I got sick of the library. I did not spend a lot of time in my dorm lounge. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Julia: Tufts University is in a really great location. It has its own downtown area (Davis Square), but it is also very close to Cambridge and Boston. I probably went into Davis Square once or twice a week and into Cambridge or Boston once a month. Campus life is pretty fun, so leaving campus was not necessary. However, there were some fun bars and restaurants in Davis Square, as well as a movie theater/concert venue. When you wanted to go shopping or to an area bigger than Davis Square, Cambridge was a five-minute subway ride away, and downtown Boston was about 20 minutes away. I remember going to the aquarium in Boston, checking out Quincy Market and the North End, walking down Newbury Street, and visiting the Boston Commons. Overall, it was an amazing place to go to school. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Julia: Size was a big part of my attraction to Tufts University. I knew I wanted a school that was bigger than my high school, because I did not want to know everyone by the time I graduated. I wanted to constantly be meeting new people! However, I also did not want to be overwhelmed by the student body. I wanted to find a niche that I was comfortable with, and I did not want to get lost in the shuffle. Tufts University was the perfect size for that, with about 5,000 undergraduates. Introductory classes were always pretty large, but most of my classes by junior and senior year were under 20 people, some even under 10. It was great to have classes that small because they were much more personal. Professors actually knew your name and got to know you over the course of the semester. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Julia: During my sophomore year, I ended up in a class that was very difficult for me. For some reason, the information did not click. After the first test, I realized I was going to have to change my strategy if I was going to earn a passing grade. I began sitting in the front row, asking the professor lots of questions before and after class, and studying a lot. When our final exam was approaching, I hit the books, and I hit them hard. I went into the exam feeling really good but that did not last long. I left the test close to tears I was sure I had failed. I was waiting outside the classroom for a friend of mine to finish when the professor came out to check on me. When he asked how I thought the test had gone, I broke into tears. I still remember what my professor said to me at that moment: This test is just a small part of your grade. I have seen the effort you have put into this class, and I know how hard you have worked. I see you in the front row every class, and all of tha t will be reflected in your grade. Later that day, he emailed me to let me know that I had ended up with a B in the class. This moment sticks out in my mind because it was the first time I realized how much the professors really cared. He wanted me to do well almost as much as I wanted to do well! It also felt really good to know that my hard work was noticed and appreciated, even in a subject that was really difficult for me. That moment taught me to always put in the extra effort because you never know who is paying attention. Check out Julias tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Hamilton

Hamilton Hamilton: the Rapping, Singing, Musical Sensation ChaptersA Brief Synopsis of HamiltonProduction NotesOpening Night for HamiltonHamilton: Awards and RecognitionThe last few years had been intense. The man needed a holiday so he packed for tropical climes and grabbed a non-fiction book he’d been looking for a chance to read… anything that didn’t remind him of musical theatre!Unfortunately â€" or fortunately, depending on how you look at things, it only took a couple of chapters for Lin-Manuel Miranda to visualise the life and times of President Alexander Hamilton as a Broadway musical.Go ahead, read that again; we’ll wait. After all, it takes a while to internalise how the life and deeds of a long-dead American president could become a stage show, complete with contemporary dance and a racially integrated cast at the hands of a creative team.Welcome back!While you were digesting that bit of information, we did some checking. There have been many films made that involve presidents and even a couple of only partially fictionali sed biopics of presidents.Perhaps the lives and deeds of American presidents have never been seen remarkable â€" for the most part, anyway.Mr Miranda also did some checking. There has never been a Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton; indeed, there had only ever been one play written, staged around 100 years ago and likely not performed since.Time for an update, don’t you think?If anyone could bring Hamilton’s story to light and give it the modern twist needed to make it appealing to today’s audiences, it would be Lin-Manuel Miranda.Let’s see how he did, shall we? TraceySinging Teacher 4.92 (13) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PortiaSinging Teacher 4.91 (11) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolaSinging Teacher 5.00 (11) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JazzSinging Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PerrineSinging Teacher 5.00 (3) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TiemSinging Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TomSinging Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MiriamSinging Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsA Brief Synopsis of Hamilton Lin-Manuel Miranda plays founding father Alexander Hamilton Source: Wikipedia Credit: Steve JurvetsonThe scene opens on the island of Nevis, in the West Indies. We see an orphaned child scrabbling his existence in any way he can. He is quick-witted and clever, absorbing facts and knowledge like a sponge.In that sense, you might say that Alexander Hamilton is a lot like Oliver Twist…Soon, he leaves his island home behind, gaining passage to the fabulous city of New York, where he promptly falls in with a group whose lives will intertwine with his in the most fatalistic way.They are all competitors â€" against each other and, together, against the world; they are a collection of revolutionaries. Their fiery discourse and new-wave attitudes do not please the English King, whose representatives attempt to assert his authority across the colonies.You must remember that, until the Articles of Confederation were drafted, what became the United States was an English territory.Of all his fr enemies, Aaron Burr is, quite literally, the burr of his life.While Hamilton is assigned to be General George Washington’s right-hand man, Burr is given a battlefield commission (that Hamilton would rather have had for himself).Both men espouse similar political views but, when Burr can’t compete with or even promote himself ahead of Hamilton, he switches political parties to become his rival.Burr made that move out of jealousy; he wanted the same degree of political power that Hamilton had.When President Washington sides with Hamilton over whether to remain neutral in the War of the First Coalition, Burr joins forces with two other cabinet members to discredit Hamilton.Now fired by the newly-elected president Adams, Hamilton has much to fear â€" from Burr and his cronies and from the exposure of his extramarital affair.He thwarts Burr’s plan to discredit him by himself publishing details of his liaison with a woman who was not his wife.Now, reconciled with his wife, Hamilton supports the presidential candidate that Burr loathes. The latter challenges his erstwhile friend to a duel â€" an act that will change his life forever.That duel is the crux of the men’s relationship, on stage and in real life.Hamilton deliberately misses his target while Burr, with deadly intent, shoots to kill. His success ensures that he will be forever remembered as the man who killed the founder of the bank of the United States, Alexander Hamilton.Historical footnote: Mr Burr was never brought to trial for killing Mr Hamilton even though duelling was illegal at the time. However, as mentioned in the show, he did indeed suffer ignominy for the rest of his life, and he was exiled from politics.Do politics also play a role in the musical Cats? The Hamilton cast wearing award-winning costume design Source: Wikipedia Credit Peter SouzaProduction NotesFor all of Mr Miranda’s enthusiasm and energy, Hamilton did not go from concept to reality overnight.In fact, it was while on holiday from playing the role of Usnavi in another Tony Award-winning show he wrote called In the Heights that he conceived Hamilton. He continued on with that role even as he was writing his new hit show.His credits include the Spanish-language production of West Side Story while In the Heights was on hiatus. Clearly, the man keeps busy!He started working on Hamilton â€" then called The Hamilton Mixtape in 2009, performing what would be the first song of the show at The White House. Among his many other projects, it took another year for him to write the show’s second song, My Shot.By Summer of 2013, all of the songs from the proposed show’s first act were completed, as well as three songs for Act II. He performed them at the Vassar Reading Festiva l, accompanied on the piano by music director Alex Lacamoire.We can hardly fault Mr Miranda for taking so long to bring a new musical to the stage; clearly, he had his hands full of work â€" and, thankfully, his head full of music.Time for musical theater trivia: which American musical was never meant to be a musical comedy? Hint: it bears the same name as a city in the US…Opening Night for HamiltonHamilton’s off-Broadway debut, at The Public Theater, was in January 2015.Three members who performed at the Vassar Festival reprised their roles at the premiere. The show was choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, with Thomas Kail directing.Accolades and superlatives poured in! Critics loved it, audiences loved it… it had to move to a bigger stage.It premiered on Broadway, at the Richard Rogers Theatre in August that same year. Most of the actors from the off-Broadway production reprised their roles on the bigger stage, as well as much of the technical staff â€" lighting, sound and scenic design.Again, rave reviews. Again, fantastic yield at the box office â€" it became difficult to get tickets. It was time to take the show on the road.Hamilton opened on Broadway in Chicago in 2016, where hopeful patrons had to buy tickets as quickly as possible lest they miss out. There will be more information about ticket sales in a mo. The Chicago show is projected to run through 2020.Besides those two runs, there is a theatre company touring the US, performing the musical in select cities.Cameron Mackintosh is head of the West End production of Hamilton, with performances near-nightly at the Victoria Palace Theatre. London theatregoers also rate it the best musical.Did you know that Mr Mackintosh was instrumental in bringing Les Miserables to the stage in English-speaking countries? Multiple award-winner Hamilton is currently enjoying a run in London Source: Wikipedia Credit: No Swan So FineHamilton: Awards and RecognitionEarly previews of Hamilton had generated such a buzz that even before its Broadway debut, tickets had sold out. By September 2015, Hamilton was the second-highest-grossing show on Broadway after The Lion King.In fact, the show set and continues to hold the record for the number of tickets sold in a single weekend for a Broadway show.What makes this show a standout is that each character is given its own voice â€" not just in song or rap but by invoking different masters of musical theatre.Jesse Green, of New York magazine, writes: “I caught the verbal references to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and Sullivan, Sondheim…”Indeed, Mr Miranda cleverly draws on the legends of musical theatre even as he drags it, kicking and screaming into a new era.It is perhaps a transition that needs to happen; after all, how many times will a theatre patro n want to get tickets to a revival of Mamma Mia or The Phantom of the Opera?And which musicals could do it better than Hamilton?Even before it debuted in a Broadway theatre, the show was collecting awards â€" for outstanding choreographer, for outstanding director, for the best actor, which Mr Miranda himself won.It swept the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Drama Desk Awards in virtually every category from Featured Actress through Best Choreography and onto Best Music and Lyrics.Once Hamilton became a Broadway production, it qualified for the Tony Award. It won a total of 11 Tony Awards for everything from Best Musical to Best Orchestrations.And, as though that weren’t enough, it went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and a Pulitzer Prize in the Drama category. And, just last year, it won a Kennedy Center Honor.How much praise can we heap on one person? Lin-Manuel Miranda had better get used to it.The show has already wowed audiences in Puerto Rico. It is set to open in Germany next year and in Australia the year after that. How much those audiences know about American founding fathers is debatable but, through Hamilton, they will certainly get an education!Who can think of a better way to learn about history than through the work of a playwright such as Mr Miranda?Can’t get enough musical theatre? Discover the stories behind other popular Broadway musicals...

15 Fabulous Songs for Male Jazz Singers (with audio!)

15 Fabulous Songs for Male Jazz Singers (with audio!) Suzy S. Guys, ready to explore the world of jazz? There are so many good jazz songs to sing and talented jazz singers to check out! Here are some  top picks from voice teacher  Molly R... For beginner vocal students (or ANY vocal student, for that matter!) nothing beats a jazz standard! Even the rocker guys I work with agree that mastering a classic can do  absolute wonders for improving your voice. Jazz songs are great for singers for so many reasons: phrasing, musicianship, improvisation, strengthening your middle range… sold yet? Then why not consider one of these 15  great songs for male jazz singers? There is a huge variety here: you’re bound to find a few that you’ll love to sing! 1) “Fly Me to the Moon” What a fun one! You can swing the rhythm like Frank Sinatra, or sing it “straight.” That’s why jazz is so great you’ve got choices! 2) “Hello, Dolly!” While I don’t suggest you try to  emulate Satchmo’s signature scratchy sound, this song is swinging! Fun fact: it became a #1 hit that booted the Beatles off the top of the charts in 1964. 3) “Embraceable You” A beautiful Gershwin standard! It’s sweet, slow-paced, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Here’s Nat King Cole singing it in his smooth style. 4) “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?” This is another uptempo jazz song that is witty and just  sheer fun!  This is performed by the legendary Dean Martin. Although it’s often performed with a full  band, don’t let the big sound fool you. This is always a treat sung with just a piano, too! 5) “Misty” Numerous singers have made this heartfelt ballad their own and can you blame them? It’s easy to improvise and the lyrics are just lovely. Here it is performed by the gentleman who made it most popular, Johnny Mathis. 6) “All of Me” Again, Mr. Sinatra shows us how you can make choices in jazz. Here, he swings the rhythm. Although you also have the choice of singing it slower and more in the style of a ballad. Either way, this is always a solid choice! 7) “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” I  love this song because of the clever and memorable lyrics. In this video, Harry Connick, Jr. gives this classic song his cool flair. 8) “A Foggy Day in London Town” The Gershwins did such an amazing job of painting a picture of a place with their music. Here’s further proof of that with Michael Bublé’s version this wonderful number. 9) “I Won’t Dance” This sassy song by Jerome Kern is sometimes sung as a duet, but it’s also sung as a solo jazz piece. Legends such as Sinatra and Tony Bennett are among the many who have sung it, as well as movie star Fred Astaire, seen here. 10) “It Had to Be You” Does anyone have a jazzier tone than living legend Tony Bennett? Hes one of the greatest male jazz singers of all time just listen to how simply but effectively he delivers this uplifting classic! 11) “All the Way” This standard has one grand, sweeping melody. Its the  perfect tune to show off emotion as well as how well you can build a phrase. 12) “Stardust” This one was made for intimate jazz club settings! It’s especially beautiful with nothing more than simple piano accompaniment, as heard here with Harry Connick, Jr. 13) “The Girl From Ipanema” Like many of the jazz songs in this list, there have been countless versions of this piece. This was even a Top-40 hit in the 1960s! Many have given this a Latin feel, but note how Nat King Cole gives it a slightly more traditional sound. 14) “When Sunny Gets Blue” Smooth… cool… and yet very emotional at the same time. Ah, that’s why we love vocal jazz! Mel Torme, the “Velvet Fog” himself, sings this so beautifully, with impeccable phrasing and diction. 15) “New York State of Mind” Billy Joel was no doubt inspired from great songs of the past when he wrote and recorded this favorite new standard in the 1970s! Many of the greats have put their own stamp on his salute to the Big Apple. Wouldn’t this be a great number to either open or close a show with? So there you have it! Fifteen fantastic jazzy standards that are perfect for male jazz singers of all ages. (Ladies, check out my list of popular jazz songs for females here!) Of course, the best way to determine the perfect songs for you is by working with your voice teacher. He or she can easily help you find what is best for your vocal range and musical abilities.  If you don’t already have one, TakeLessons can help you find your perfect match for either online or in-person voice lessons. Happy singing! Post Author:  Molly R. Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  here! Photo by  Eva Rinaldi Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Science ACT Help Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

Science ACT Help Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace ACT test is taken by high school students to gain admissions in colleges and universities. ACT test consists of 4 main sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science reasoning. Science is one of the important sections in the ACT exam and students are given multiple choice questions on science related topics and they must select an answer from the given set of options. For this section, 35 minutes time is given and students should answer 40 questions in this time period. This clearly implies that each question gets less than a minute time of the student and hence they should work on the questions quickly. The topics included in this section are from physics, chemistry, biology and Earth/space sciences, however the questions are not based on difficult or higher level concepts. In order to get good scores in the science section of the ACT test, students should know science related topics learnt up till high school. The main purpose of ACT Science test is to examine a students reasoning and problem-solving skills in natural sciences. By studying for ACT science, students will be prepared to take up college level courses in their education and therefore, students must work on their analysis and reasoning skills to get good score in the test. The test contains science related information and questions are asked in various forms such as graphs, tables, research summaries etc. The main task for the students is to recognize and understand the given information and answer the questions based on its concept.

How to Quickly Find a Private Tutor

How to Quickly Find a Private Tutor Searching for Tutors Near Me: A step by Step Guide ChaptersWhy all the Urgency?Taking Action: Step OneInitiating Contact With Your Home TutorSuggestions to Help Ensure ResultsDiversifying Your Tutor SearchHuman nature dictates that we only seek help when we need it: seldom do we have the anticipation of craving assistance until crunch time, and then we're caught out!Don't let this happen to you. Follow this guide in order to quickly find the best tutors who has the exact knowledge, skills and ability to help you in your time of need.Needing a tutor urgently is no reason to hit the panic button. Source: PixabayConsidering the pressure you face, it would be well worth sacrificing sufficient time to find those teachers who are most active on the site and respond quickly to queries.However, Superprof helps you save time in other ways. 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Highlight when you are available for learning and touch on your preferred method of instruction â€" one on one in your home or at theirs, online, or any combination thereof.Do not hesitate to express the urgency of your situation!Obviously, time is of the essence. Writing multiple requests can be quickly done by first drafting a template, and then copying it to each prospective professor, amending details as necessary.Feel free to contact several tutors at once. Receiving multiple responses means that you get to choose the cream of the crop!Suggestions to Help Ensure ResultsIn spite of your best efforts, you may run into a few dead-ends in your search for the best tutor of the subject you require individualized instruction on.Perhaps all of the tutors in question already have full schedules and are not accepting any new students, even for the short-term. Try broadening your search to a larger radius. Perhaps your ideal tutor is just a few miles out of town.Instead of in home t utoring, consider online tutoring. Private tuition online has proven effective in all but the most physical of studies, such as dancing or swimming.You too will be elated at finding the perfect tutor! Source: Pixabay Credit: Jerry KimbrellYour schedule is too restrictive to permit any sessions outside of what you have already planned on. Here, flexibility is key. You might be able to shift some of your other obligations, at least for the time that you will be in learning mode.No teacher is available to instruct you in your home.Declaring a willingness to meet in the teacher's home would remove that stumbling block. Or perhaps you could agree to meet in a public area equidistant to both of you.Online learning would be a good solution to this challenge, too.Diversifying Your Tutor SearchIn spite of your best efforts, you've found no satisfaction with online results. 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Closing the Gap Between Expectations and Abilities in Teens with ADHD

Closing the Gap Between Expectations and Abilities in Teens with ADHD Teens with ADHD are just as different from one another as teens without ADHD. Some are outgoing and some are more shy and introverted, some are perfectionistic while others are happy to rush through their work to get it done, some are creative and some are athletic, some are leaders and some are followers. However, there is one thing that all teens with ADHD have in common they all struggle more than their classmates at school and in their social life. Some teens with ADHD may hide the struggle well, and compensate for their difficulties by working twice as hard as their friends or by being the funniest, most entertaining student in the room. But even those who succeed at covering-up their challenges on the surface continue to struggle behind the scenes. Teens with ADHD often feel like they are different from their friends but dont know why. They have a tendency to make impulsive decisions that lead to bad outcomes, or talk too much and tend to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, and they almost always have difficulty navigating the high school social scene both in-person and online. In addition to dealing with ADHD, they are also coping with the typical challenges of adolescence developing their identity, struggling for independence, dating, riding emotional rollercoasters, handling increased academic pressure, facing tough choices about alcohol and drugs, and feeling the pressure to prepare for life after high school. When you think about it this way, it seems like a lot to manage, right? Adolescence is one of the most challenging times in our lives. During childhood, the structure and support provided by parents and teachers, coupled with relatively low social and academic demands, help make ADHD manageable. Once a child becomes a teen, the social and academic demands increase dramatically, and the high level of support and structure present during elementary school falls away. Teenagers who are cognitively and emotionally equipped to handle these changes ultimately develop healthy coping skills and strategies that allow them to become more independent over time. Unfortunately, most, if not all, teens with ADHD do not have the cognitive or emotional resources to manage increased demands and expectations without additional support. The difference between the cognitive and emotional abilities of a teen with ADHD and the expectations placed by parents and teachers at this age creates a virtual gap. On a day-to-day basis, this gap shows up in arguments between teens and parents about lack of motivation and effort, poor social choices, and failure to keep track of important items. Left to their own devices, teens with ADHD use ineffective coping strategies in an attempt to fill the gap between their abilities and the expectations they face. Not surprisingly, these ineffective strategies do nothing to build independence and only serve to widen the gap over time. Fortunately, with the help and support from therapists, teachers, and parents, as well as ongoing treatment of underlying ADHD symptoms, teens with ADHD can develop the skills and coping strategies that they need to succeed. As a parent, how to you start helping your teen close the gap between their current abilities and real-world expectations? Take a few minutes to reflect on the number of times you find yourself thinking or saying, My teen should be doing ___ by now, but instead he or she still need help with this. Make a list of these things that you think he or she should be doing. Chances are they are going to be things like getting homework done each day, getting out of bed or out of the house each morning, staying organized, keeping track of his or her phone or other belongings, planning ahead for projects or events, helping out around the house, joining activities at school, or making new friends. Think about your expectations for each of the items on your list. Are the expectations what you would reasonably expect for an average teenager? If youre not sure, then ask for input from a counselor or teacher at your teens school, or someone who has experience working with a wide range of teenagers. For each item on your list, the space between the realistic expectation and your teens current behavior represent the gaps that your teen needs help closing. Helping your teen close these gaps doesnt mean continuing to do things for him or her, and it also doesnt mean lowering the bar. What is does mean is making sure that your teen: Understands why he or she is struggling Receives treatment for his or her ADHD symptoms and learns the necessary skills and healthy coping strategies for building up areas of weakness Receives academic assistance that will help him or her learn the material that he or she has struggled to grasp and develop the academic skills needed for success. Adolescence is a challenging time for all teens with ADHD, and none of them should have to cope with the challenges alone. As a parent, you can help by identifying the gap areas where your teen needs help the most, and providing the support and resources that will help close the gaps and succeed over time. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.