The University of Georgia Chemistry Department

The University of Georgia Chemistry DepartmentThe University of Georgia has a Department of Chemistry that is divided into three units. In Chemistry there are three classes per semester. The classes are Chemical, Biochemistry and Integrative.Chemistry is the science that deals with the study of matter, energy and reactions. It is also one of the disciplines that studies how to create and manipulate matter. The human body, earth, air, water, and other things that surround us have elemental substances. They include solid, liquid, and gas.Our bodies and earth have different kinds of gases, liquids, and solids. We have gases which are liquid, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and water, and solids, such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and other forms of carbon. The types of gases that are liquid include helium, neon, and xenon, and the solids include water, ice, and many others.Life is made up of molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms. Molecules are different from atoms in that atoms do n ot act alone but rather they form compounds, which are groups of atoms and molecules that are joined together by their electrons in a way that allows them to move around freely.Chemistry deals with the study of chemical properties because it helps determine the properties of a substance based on the structure, chemical bonding, and their atoms, which are known as quarks. Quarks are also atoms with the same number of electrons as their nucleus. A chemical property refers to something that is present in the substance in which the atoms are bound together, or that something that can be measured directly through a process such as spectroscopy.It has been found that the gases, as well as the oceans, and the soil are absorbing our atmosphere in a process known as global warming. Chemists have discovered the secrets to make new materials that would contain less carbon dioxide, an element that leads to global warming.There are people that decide to study chemistry in the University of Georg ia to advance their career and their skills. There are some jobs available as well, and there are degrees that are offered, and these people should take advantage of these opportunities to obtain their college education. It is possible to earn a PhD in this field.

16 Phrasal Verbs with Down ?? - Learn English with Harry

16 Phrasal Verbs with Down ?? - Learn English with Harry Hi there.Were now going to look at some  aspects about phrasal verbs and in particular phrasal verbs with DOWN.Theyre  going to be quite a few phrasal verbs for the next  four sections.Phrasal verbs  are made up by a normal verb,  usually  quite a simple verb like take,look  or come followed by a preposition or even  two prepositions.  When phrasal verbs have  two  prepositions,  theyre called multi verb  phrases.Phrasal verbs  are used in English a lot.  So theres something that you need to be aware of and how to use them particularly in your speaking English and also in your written English.  If you  are doing exams like IELTS or the first  certificate,  there will be a requirement  that you  know phrasal verbs,  you know  how to use them and you know where to or  not to include them.   10 Phrasal Verbs with Down Often its advised that phrasal verbs are informal language.And, of course, they are. Any phrasal verb can be replaced by a more formal verb quite easily.But its be wrong to think that phrasal verbs can only be used in an informal capacity.Often when I read business letters or business reports, they will include from time to time phrasal verbs. So you can use them if it is appropriate to use them in the correct and right context.Phrasal verbs will appear more frequently in informal books and writings and, of course, letters and now emails as people’s preferred choice of communication. Emails in themselves are much more informal now and therefore the English language that you see both in personal use and business use is of a more informal nature anyway so phrasal verbs come to the force. I wouldnt get too hung up about them.You dont have to learn thousands and thousands of phrasal verbs because literally there are quite a lot.  But you do  need to know how and when to use them.  So w hat Im going to give you in these sections are a number of quite common popular English verbs and prepositions to form the phrasal verbs.Ill also give you examples with each of them so by the end of each of these sections hopefully you would have a better understanding of what a phrasal verb is, how to use it so that you can introduce it into both your written and your spoken English. 10 Phrasal Verbs with Down I  will also give you  some examples  and some  exercises that you can practise yourself.So lets move on so the first  phrasal verb and I am going to  cover in this  particular section are those phrasal  verbs with the preposition DOWN.  Ive  got a number of verbs that were going  to use.  The first one is TO BREAK DOWN.  When  we look at and use break down,  you can  use it to talk about some calculation,  some mathematical equation.  You can also  use it in any other situation,  formal or  informal,  where you want to break down a  letter into its individual paragraphs,  where you want to break down any type of  calculation formula,  any booklet  concerning numbers,  statistics,  everything  connected with that.  BREAK DOWN  also has another  meaning.  When we talk about to break down  a wall,  to break down barriers  perhaps.  For example, were  trying to break down the barriers that  exist between different communities.Or  if youre trying to do  some repairs or renovation to your home,  you might also be talking about breaking  down some walls to create more open  space in your apartment or your home.  Next  one TO CALM DOWN.To calm down  usually means to take things easy.  Particularly we use  to calm down  when somebodys getting  very excited.  They may be shouting and  screaming.  So a mother might say to a  child:  Just calm down, take it easy well talk about it. Everything is going to be okay.So youre trying to introduce an  element of peace and quiet  when  somebodys getting rather excited  shouting and screaming.  We ask them  to calm down.  We can also use to calm down  to  describe the weather.  So there may have been a stormy night or day. Thunder, lightning, strong winds and when you come to the window, look out and you say:Oh the weather has calmed down a little bit. We now only have a gentle breeze and theres no further thunder or no further rain.Next one TO COME DOWNTo  come down is an  instruction,  an order,  a command  somebody  might give to another person.Please come down from that wall, youre going to fall.For example, a parent says to a child:  Come down at about eight oclock and Ill cook you dinner.We can also say:Come down to the city later on.For example,  if youre living on a  hill overlooking the city or some other  place somebody you might say:Ill come down later on to the pub and Ill buy you a drink. 10 Phrasal Verbs with Down - Image to share The next one is TO CUT DOWNThis as it  says would suggest something being  brought down in size,  perhaps a tree or a  fence or something that is no longer  required.He cut down the trees in his  back garden so that there was more light  coming in.I  will cut down that fence because it is  certainly blocking  out the light.  We  can also use to cut down  a slightly different way.To cut somebody down means to try and  get them away from being a little bit  pompous or a little bit superior.You might make a comment that  will cut them down to size.  Meaning make  them feel a little bit smaller,  a little  bit like the rest of us rather than  being pompous and overbearing.He  quickly made a comment that cut him down  in size and everybody laughed.  The next one we  have is TO DIE DOWNTo die  down refers to situations where they may have  been some trouble.  So weve been watching a lot of  problems in Paris France where these  yellow vests people have been protesting  against various issu es to do with the  government and they have been blocking  the streets,  breaking windows and has  been generally a situation of unrest.However,  after a period of days or weeks  the unrest disappears,  discussions take  place and the heat of the situation dies  down.  So when something dies  down,  it becomes lower or it reduces in  its intensity.Like a  fire that you like to  keep yourself warm during the winter.  We  build it up during the day,  put plenty of  wood or whatever we are using as a fuel  and then as the evening gets late  we let the fire die down.  There could be  situation,  rumours in the newspaper about  some business thats is in trouble or  somebody that has been doing something  they shouldnt have been doing.  But when  the journalist digs further,  theres no  information or no truth to the rumours  and eventually those rumours die down or  go away. Next one is TO GET DOWNAgain  to get down is about some instructions so its usually  said with a little bit of harshness in  the voice.Get down from that wall. Get down out of that tree.A  parent might insist  that their son or daughter stop doing  what theyre doing and get down immediately.  So these are very strong or said in a  strong way to give emphasis to the fact  that its not really a request.  We can also use get down to instruct somebody else to do  something that perhaps they dont  want to do.Get down to your studies!HOLD DOWN  Hold down means to  stop something  moving. You might be talking that say  about a sport fixture,  lets say a rugby  match which is very popular in the  northern hemisphere particularly in  those countries like Ireland England,Scotland,  Wales and France where they  play rugby to a high intensity.  During  the rugby match one player held down  another player and prevented him from  releasing the ball.Somebody might just ask you simply could  you hol d down something to stop it from moving.Hold down that lid of the box whilst  I tie some string around it.We can also use hold down when were describing somebody whos got a particular job. We mentioned that hes been in this position for several years so we could say it quite informally:He has held down  a senior position in this company now  for 10 years.Meaning he’s well  accepted,  he is quite experienced and he  has been in the company for some time,  so  he managed to hold down a job even  though his bosses didnt like him.  KEEP DOWN  is the next oneTo keep  down can have several meanings.  When  were not feeling so well and we  might be feeling nausea sand we might  think were going to be sick,  we might  say to the doctor:I find it very  difficult to keep down food these days.  Every time I eat I vomit. Its always difficult  for me to keep food down.To keep down  you can also use it again as an  instruction.In a war zone the captain  or person in charge of the soldiers may   shout an order to keep their heads down.  To keep the heads down means to bend  it sufficiently low not to make  themselves a target for enemy and  gunfire.  We  can also say to keep your head down  where when were talking metaphorically. It doesnt literally mean to keep  your head down but it means to keep out  of trouble,  not to let anybody notice.My recommendation and advice to you is  to keep your head down for a few months,  just get on with the work and everything  would be okay. TO LET DOWN is  our next phrasal verb.Let down again has  a number of meanings.You can be let down  by a colleague or a friend or a family  member.  Meaning they have disappointed  you.  They promise to do something and at  the last minute they didnt follow  through and you feel let down.For  example,  you were hoping to go to the big  rugby match or football match and your  colleague said that he would be able to get you tickets. However, the  day before the match you find out that he didn’t keep his promise. So he let you down.Oh  dear, youve really let me down.  I  promised my son that I would take him  to this game.We  can also use to let down  when we’re referring  to  clothes alterations.For example, your son has grown several  centimetres and you need to make his trousers longer. So you take them to the the  tailor and say:Is there any chance you  could let down the hem of  these trousers? They are too short.The last  one in this particular section is TO SETTLE DOWNSo agai n settle down has a few different  meanings.  It can be used when somebody  finally decides that their life is about  the family or that job or the career,  so  they decide its time to settle down.  Means to stop acting like young man, stop travelling  around the  world, stop changes jobs.Its  time for you to settle down,  get yourself a  permanent job,think about getting married and make  something of your life.We can also use settle down  as an  instruction where the teacher in a  classroom comes in and theres a lot of  noise before the beginning of the the  class.  The kids are a little bit excited  so  she says:Come on,  settle down.  Time to get your books out and start the  work.Okay.  So theres a number of phrasal  verbs with DOWN.Join me  again for the next  section of my English phrasal verbs course.  Thank  you.              

Yer Bewers Well Smart A Guide To The English Spoken in Englands Lake District

Yer Bewer’s Well Smart A Guide To The English Spoken in Englands Lake District The Lake District in the Cumbrian region of North Western England is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.However, did you know that the region has its own bank of vocabulary and expressions that is quite different to the English spoken in London?Here’s a guide to the English spoken in Cumbria that will help you out should you decide to go North on a trip to England.SocialAve you heard the crack? Is the same as Have you heard the gossip?  If you are referred to as someone’s cous (short for cousin), it’s ok, they are calling you their friend. You might also be called a marra.Gattered means to be drunk.If someone says they are in fine fettal, it means they are in good form.If someone asks you for scordy, put the kettle on because they are asking for tea.Yer bewer’s well smart (or tidy) means your girlfriend is attractive.ClothesGrotts means underpants.Trousers are called keks.Dookers are swimming trunks.RandomIf you are called an offcomer, it means you are ne w to Cumbria.If someone asks you for a bar, they are looking for a pound sterling.A child is often referred to as a bairn.To steal something is called to chore.To vomit it called to chunder.If someone wants to clout you, run away quickly. It means he/she wants to hit you.A dial means a face as does fizzog.Giz (or give us a…) means give me a…..If you are jipped, it means ripped off.Lecky means electricity.If you hear someone talk about a lowie cowie, they are referring to an ATM cashpoint.You might hear a girl called a mott.A neb is a nose.If something is ladgeful, it is embarrassing.A screeve is a car.One of The Lake Districts most famous inhabitants was the poet William Wordworth. Lets enjoy one of his most famous poems I  Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.What words does  the poet  use to describe the beauty of the Lake District?What feelings does he evoke in the reader with the images he creates?I  wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high oer vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazedand gazedbut little thought What wealth the show to me had brought:For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodilsDid you find this blog helpful? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.

Kumon Staff Pick Clown by Quentin Blake

Kumon Staff Pick Clown by Quentin Blake Kumon Staff Pick: Clown by Quentin Blake RRL Title: Clown written and illustrated by Quentin Blake Grade/Kumon Level of Book: Pre-reader/RRL 6A-2 Why do you personally enjoy this book? Clown is a wordless picture book that begins with the title character being carelessly tossed into the trash with his stuffed-animal friends. Instead of becoming disheartened, Clown makes every effort possible to find an individual who will help rescue his buddies from the garbage bin. It takes legwork, persistence, and patience, but Clown finally enlists the assistance of a family who needs him as much as he needs them. Why do you think students would enjoy this book? Pre-readers can create their own narrative while joining Clown on his adventure, which is conveyed by thoughtful and expressive illustrations. Without words, the author has given his reader the opportunity to narrate Clown’s mission as one that is both heartfelt and entertaining. What skills and/or values might students gain by reading this book? Students will exercise the important pre-reading skill of creating their own narrative by chronicling Clown’s journey with use of the detailed and endearing illustrations. As a wonderful bonus, they are also exposed to themes of compassion, loyalty, and friendship. You might also be interested in: Kumon Staff Pick: The Snowy Day Kumon Staff Pick: My Father’s Dragon Kumon Staff Pick: Fever, 1793 Kumon Staff Pick: Were Going on a Bear Hunt Kumon Staff Pick Clown by Quentin Blake Kumon Staff Pick: Clown by Quentin Blake RRL Title: Clown written and illustrated by Quentin Blake Grade/Kumon Level of Book: Pre-reader/RRL 6A-2 Why do you personally enjoy this book? Clown is a wordless picture book that begins with the title character being carelessly tossed into the trash with his stuffed-animal friends. Instead of becoming disheartened, Clown makes every effort possible to find an individual who will help rescue his buddies from the garbage bin. It takes legwork, persistence, and patience, but Clown finally enlists the assistance of a family who needs him as much as he needs them. Why do you think students would enjoy this book? Pre-readers can create their own narrative while joining Clown on his adventure, which is conveyed by thoughtful and expressive illustrations. Without words, the author has given his reader the opportunity to narrate Clown’s mission as one that is both heartfelt and entertaining. What skills and/or values might students gain by reading this book? Students will exercise the important pre-reading skill of creating their own narrative by chronicling Clown’s journey with use of the detailed and endearing illustrations. As a wonderful bonus, they are also exposed to themes of compassion, loyalty, and friendship. You might also be interested in: Kumon Staff Pick: The Snowy Day Kumon Staff Pick: My Father’s Dragon Kumon Staff Pick: Fever, 1793 Kumon Staff Pick: Were Going on a Bear Hunt

Dhahran Ahliyya Schools

Dhahran Ahliyya Schools Dhahran Ahliyya Schools Dhahran Ahliyya Schools (DAS) aim to prepare girls and boys to be thinking, caring, healthy individuals who will contribute to sustainable development and thrive on the challenges of the changing world. Consistent progress toward this goal has been achieved through the Schools vision of itself as a professional learning community committed to the continuous learning of all members, including students, parents, faculty, staff and others who participate in its development. As a result, the schools have acquired a reputation for providing a caring and supportive atmosphere and for maintaining high academic standards. In the schools philosophy, these two factors are strongly linked to each other and to developing the strong self- esteem and commitment to life-long learning that is essential for students happiness and productivity throughout life. Originally a private Arabic-medium day school, DAS is now a dual language school moving gradually toward a more international curriculum. DAS was founded in 1977 (1397 Hijiri) by Khalid Ali Alturki and his wife, Sally Alturki. The schools are proud to have the Governor of the Eastern Province, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abel Aziz Al Saud, as the Honorary President. The school budget is covered through tuition and donations. Dhahran Ahliyya Schools Dhahran Ahliyya Schools Dhahran Ahliyya School aims to prepare students to be able to thrive in the constantly changing world and positively contribute to sustainable global development. DAS has worked to make this goal a reality through its dedicated professional learning community and continued learning of not just students, but faculty, staff, and parents. DAS originally began as a private Arabic day school but is continually moving towards a more international curriculum to better prepare their students for an increasingly connected world. Students are instructed in both English and Arabic, to better develop their skills in both curriculums. DAS is continually working to gain the best teaching talent to better serve this growing initiative in the school. With a global perspective, teachers can work with students to help them reach their potential and become confident global citizens.

7 Online Courses Related to Hobbies

7 Online Courses Related to Hobbies pexels.com 1. Photography: Everyone loves a well-taken photograph and people will even pay well if you know, personally, how to take an excellent photograph. Photos will always be a constant way to tell a story and taking a photography class will make you an excellent visual storyteller. These courses will teach you about shutter speeds, ISO uses, aperture settings, and that entire photo speak. You will learn so much you will be a photography genius. 2. Music: Music can be an uplifting thing to have. There are music courses for many different types of musicians and helpful teachers and tutors along the way. Specific genres are available to you as well. 3. Writing: All future storytellers should be taking online writing courses. These courses will help you learn how to get your story on paper and make it come alive. You can take fiction or nonfiction creative writing courses; learn how to put a spin on your stories and even learn how to write in different genres. Getting all your thoughts out onto paper can be highly therapeutic. 4. Languages: Yes, this seems more like an academic course, but there are people out there that want to learn new languages and consider learning them to be a hobby. Language courses such as Spanish, French, and even Hebrew are available online. If you are thinking about doing a bit of traveling in the future, maybe learning a new language could be beneficial. Practice, of course, makes perfect when it comes to learning new languages, so do not get discouraged if you don’t pick it up immediately. 5. Entrepreneurship: Colleges around the world are slowly making entrepreneurship a major, so why not make an online course as well? Hobbies for some people end up being long-term money making systems, so learning all you can learn about the business of essentially having your own business is a good way to start. 6. Retouching: In the beauty world, retouching is a godsend. Nowadays Photoshop is something everyone knows how to use, but there are the few out there that want to learn how it works and this course can help you out. This course will teach you  the step-by-step ins and outs of the retouching world and how you can excel at it. The photos you take will look even better once you have mastered the skills to touch them up in style. 7. Shakespeare: Lastly, this course is a random one at that, but everyone has their hobbies. The classics will always be the classics and no one can change that. People love learning more and more about the history of literature. What better way to get that education than to look into taking a course on Shakespeare? These courses may help you understand the words of the playwright himself and how to read his work properly. The professor in the course will be able to guide you through so you will come out a pro.

5 Items to Leave Off Your Resume

5 Items to Leave Off Your Resume Image via unsplash.com 1. High school experience Detailing your career experience in chronological order may have you believe you should write about your high school days when updating your resume, but it should really be left out. This exclusion may seem risky if you are just starting out and do not think you have much to offer outside of high school experience, but you definitely do not want to be dating your experience back several years. Do not be afraid to show your growth outside of high school. If you think attributing high school is necessary, try rewording certain skills or experience points. For example, if taking a foreign language made you fluent in the language in high school, just include your knowledge in the typical skills part of your resume rather than wasting lines detailing high school experience like courses. 2. Objective statements and other fluff   When it comes to resumes, hiring managers and employers want to be able to see the facts. They want to look at your resume and know that you are capable of doing the tasks they are looking for by seeing the type of experience and skills you have. Writing an objective statement about how you want a job in the field, or would love to work with a company like theirs is nice, but it doesnt really show much about you as a potential employee when the same can be written by just about every other applicant. Make sure you can spend more time (and space) writing about what matters to hiring managers than vague statements that dont contribute to the wow factor that your resume can offer. 3. Basic skills   Updating your resume should leave your resume looking more stand-out, and one step to achieving that is leaving out basic skills that often come to manys minds when it comes to beefing up their resume. These skills often consist of working well in collaborations, quick problem-solving or excellent customer service. Instead of defaulting to these skills, try including skills that are more unique to you, or showing that you have these skills through your experience. Remember that when it comes to your resume, you want to balance show and tell. 4. Dishonesty While you do want to make sure you stand out among other applicants when updating your resume, you definitely do not want to falsely advertise yourself. The dishonesty that can show up on your resume can range from small white lies to going as far as to lie about previous job positions you have held. Theres no use in saying you are fluent in another language in order to make yourself seem like a more valuable potential employee when you actually are proficient at best in the language. You do not want to get hired and be expected to stand-in on meetings and be the translator, and then be caught in a lie. No matter if it is a complete lie or a small exaggeration, do not be tempted to be dishonest on your resume because the consequences will definitely outweigh any possible benefits. 5. Information unrelated to the job you are applying for When you are updating your resume, try to keep the specific job or field you are applying for in mind. When keeping a specific end goal in mind, you are able to tailor your resume more purposefully and effectively. For example, if you were applying for a job in finance, you do not need to be putting your past experience of babysitting neighborhood kids every summer. While its important to consider what you absolutely should include, its just as important to remember what you should exclude from your resume because it is either unnecessary/unrelated to the job or can even put you at a disadvantage  in the pool of applicants.