Biology DNA Replication

Biology DNA ReplicationBiology DNA Replication is an interesting phenomenon and has been known by scientists for quite some time. The concept of replication came about after the discovery of life, DNA and its replication. The significance of DNA replication for science as a whole is that it provides an insight into the workings of the living universe, the relations between living things and even the relationship between organisms.Life is a complicated thing and has to be replicated many times before it will break down. This process of replication can be compared to washing the dishes. If you wash a lot of dishes, it might not be able to fit into one washing machine. However, if you use one washing machine to wash all the dishes, you will end up washing several thousand dishes in one washing cycle.It is all a matter of how much dirty dishes you have to wash. In the same way, in the making of life, there has to be an appropriate level of duplication in order to ensure the existence of life. Life as a whole requires biological replication, which also allows for life's evolution.In order to understand this concept of DNA replication, one needs to understand the organism. When an organism is replicating, the cellular molecules will form their own self-replicating structures. The structures formed from DNA molecules will then link together into a chain of RNA molecules, which then produces the RNA strands which form the genetic information that will lead to the creation of an organism.The genetic material that results from the cell division is the first part of the process. These genetic information can then be used by the organisms to reproduce, reproduce. The genes are the basis of life, the DNA itself can be replicated to form cells or the DNA could be copied by cell division, or by a process called transfection.As mentioned, the DNA replication is the first step in the process of DNA replication. Another important process that happens in the cell involves the dis sociation of the products of the cell division. There are two main ways that the products of cell division can be dissociated into molecules.One way is through a technique called PCR (polymerase chain reaction) where millions of base pairs of DNA are created and a series of enzymes are used to make copies of the DNA molecules. The other way is through a technique called polymerase chain reaction, where millions of base pairs of DNA are created and a series of enzymes are used to make copies of the DNA molecules. Both these methods allow the production of a large number of different strands of DNA molecules that will subsequently join together to form the organisms that live on Earth.

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye Many students of mine have asked me about the saying:I heard it through the grapevine.“What does this mean,” they ask me, bemused. “It makes no sense.”Well, actually it does make sense to English speakers. To hear something through the grapevine means to hear some news or gossip verbally, or in an informal fashion.We say “I heard it through the grapevine” generally when we want to protect our sources and don’t want to reveal where  our information came from.The grapevine was informal slang for the telegraph, a word-of-mouth communication network that was used in the US in the late 19th century.The telegraph was soon christened the ‘grapevine telegraph’ because it physically looked like the twisting grapevines found in a vineyard due to poor workmanship in hoisting the telegraph poles and cables.Saying information came from the ‘grapevine’ also suggests it is gossip among the lower classes who were generally found working in vineyards.There was also the suggestio n that information coming ‘through the grapevine’ wasn’t the most reliable since during the US Civil War messages carried by word of mouth were often intercepted and changed.Lets listen to the song that made the saying famous sung by Marvin Gaye.What news do you think he heard through the grapevine?What were the consequences of what he heard?

Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6

Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6 Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6 Colégio Diocesano de São José6 (CDSJ6) is a co-educational Catholic secondary school in Macao (also spelt Macau)currently serving around 400 local students from Form 1 through 6 (grades 7-12 in the US). CDSJ6 offers its students both a Chinese-medium section and an English-medium section. CDSJ6 is part of a network of independently-operated primary and secondary schools established in 1931 under the CSDJ name. Additionally, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), exists in conjunction with the primary and secondary systems, with CDSJ6 sharing its campus in Ilha Verde (Green Hill) with the university. CDSJ6 provides a comprehensive educational experience with various clubs, extracurricular activities, and academic programs to help enrich student learning and perspectives.Additional information on the school can be found at the website, www.cdsj6.edu.mo, as well as on the Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/CDSJ6/. Education in Macao is overseen by the Macao Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), though many schools, including CDSJ6, are operated by Catholic organizations and the diocese. The mediums of instruction are Cantonese and English, with schools offering instruction in one or both languages. Students go through 6 years of primary education (Primary 1-6), 3 years of junior secondary education (Form 1-3), and 3 years of senior secondary education (Form 4-6). During their senior secondary education, most students are streamed into arts, commerce, or science tracks. In their final year, many students sit for entrance exams to local and international universities. Historically, Macanese students have performed well on international tests and the majority of secondary students move on to higher education both local and abroad, including to universities in China and Taiwan. Macao (also spelt as Macau) is a Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) of China, existing under the one country, two systems principle since its handover from Portugal in December 1999. The official languages are Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and Portuguese, though English is widely spoken throughout the city and government institutions, and is becoming increasingly prevalent. The majority of the population speaks Cantonese as a first language, though the recent influx of immigrants and workers from Mainland China has amplified the usage of Mandarin Chinese in schools and in everyday life. Macao is famous as a resort city, with world-renowned gambling and casino offerings, making tourism and retail the largest parts of its economy and international image. In terms of socioeconomics, Macao boasts one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, and its local population enjoys relative prosperity, stability, and autonomy. Please contactrecruit@cdsj.edu.mofor any inquiries on available positions.

Going Back Home Not Yet!

Going Back Home Not Yet! By Thiago SilvaThe initial uncertainty of moving to a new country can be both exciting and frightening, but after  you've  lived abroad for a year or two, what happens if you don’t feel like returning to your home country? Once you have passed the culture shock phase  and created a social circle in your new home, you might want to stay a bit longer - or a lot longer.Many teachers have decided to continue their international teaching career after their initial contract. Kit Cheung, a Teach Away teacher in South Korea, did just that. He hadn’t planned to stay overseas for a long period of time, but after teaching abroad for two years, he was not ready to return to Canada.“I didn’t see myself staying overseas for more than 2 years. I’m currently finishing my second year and I can’t even fathom returning home yet! I can’t imagine being anywhere else,” he said.If you find yourself in this situation at the end of your assignment, there are some options. The first step woul d be to talk to your employer and find out the possibilities of extending your contract with them, as long as visa regulations allow you to extend your contract. Your Teach Away placement coordinator can also help you to find another position that matches your qualifications in your current host country, or somewhere else - after all, an exciting international teaching career doesn’t have to be restricted to a single country.On the Teach Away Community page you can read all about other teachers’ experiences teaching abroad, to help youdecide if it’s the right move for you.Thiago Silva is the  Teach Away  blogger.

Independent Language Learning The Freer Way to Fluency

Independent Language Learning The Freer Way to Fluency Independent Language Learning: The Freer Way to Fluency Independent language learning.Sounds like some new movement of which you might be skeptical.Something cool and exclusive.And possibly weird.Something news publications are claiming is the latest millennial trend.When in fact, its just a flexible, effective approach to learning a new language.But why does this thing need a name in the first place, what is it exactly and why should you, as a language learner, strive to be independent?Furthermore, what the heck do you need to do to achieve such a status?In this post, well cover all of that.But before we talk about what independent language learning is, lets clear up some false ideas and focus on  what its not. What Independent Language Learning Is NotIndependent language learning is not teacher-lessOne of the most common misconceptions about independent language learning is that it means steering clear of teachers and tutors.But it doesnt mean that at all. In fact, independent learning can be applied in a language classroom, which, na turally, has an assigned teacher. (Teachers or tutors, in this case, function as mentors and facilitatorsâ€"guiding the students towards their goals, instead of spoon feeding them tightly structured lessons.)Independent here means not depending on anybody else for your learning. It means not being a passive learner waiting on the world to unfold before your eyes. It means actively working with your teachers and plotting a route which will get you to your destination. A great independent learner actually actively enlists the help of tutors and mentors to help themselves get to pre-determined goals.Independent language learning is not peer-lessLikewise, independent language learning doesnt mean you lock yourself in your room and go it alone.No language learner is an island. Independent learning, on the contrary, means full engagementâ€"opening yourself up to the world and immersing yourself in the languageâ€"employing all types of materials you can get your hands on. It means engaging with anyone and everyone who can get you closer to your language goals.Independence here shouldnt be used as an ego trip and doesnt mean you should avoid talking to fellow language learners or native speakers. Quite the opposite. The immersive experience gained from interacting with native speakers and fellow learners gets you feedback, the obtaining of which is one of the jobs of an independent language learner.What Independent Language Learning Actually IsIndependent language learning is self-directed learningIndependent language learning is taking full responsibility for the process. Its deciding for yourself what  you want to learn and how you want to learn it. Its about autonomy. Its about having the freedom to customize one’s learning experience.The complete opposite is someone who depends on others telling them what they should be doing. They take a program developed by others and swallow it hook, line and sinker. Not so with the independent learner, who carefully tailors the process to their needs.Again, nobodys saying that you should go it alone or that you shouldnt benefit from the experience of others. Its really about the realization that you are responsible for your own linguistic fate. What worked for others may not work for you, and what made sense to them might actually seem weird when you try it. There are many ways to meaningful language learning, and at the end of the day, you are responsible for your own journey.Independent language learning develops your confidence and effectiveness as a learnerIndependent language learning is empowering and liberating. It motivates you because it gives you control over your own agenda. In other words, youre setting yourself up for success!In addition to putting that fire in your belly, independent language learning is inherently fun and interesting. When you eat at a buffet, you only take what you want and leave the rest on the table, right? Likewise, in language learning it makes sense to pick the rou te you want to experience so that you enjoy the journey, not just the destination.The end result?Well, because youre more interested in the parts of the process, you become more effective at the task at hand. You efficiently acquire the target language. You might just ending up saying, Hey, learning Mandarin wasnt so bad after all!Now lets look at how you can go about being independent.Independent Language Learning: The Freer Way to FluencyIndependent learning has a lot to do with self-knowledge. If youre going to be engaging with your own learning, you better know a lot about yourself, your motivations and the specific things that you want. But learning these things, as weve discussed above, is beneficial for any learner and highly worth it.So, youre convinced? You want to be an independent language learner? Below are the things you should be doing.1) Set your own goals.The first thing you need to do is to figure out what you want.Learn Spanish is actually very vague and it can mea n different things for different people. As an independent learner, you need to ask yourself some basic questions:So what do you really mean when you say you want to learn a language?  A) Learning enough phrases to get by when traveling in a foreign country.B) Learning the language in the context of being able to use it in a job (e.g., as a nurse, businessperson, lawyer).C) Reaching native-level fluency.Which of the major language skills is most important to you?  A) SpeakingB) ReadingC) WritingD) Listening(Note: In the course of your language studies, youll inevitably be practicing and developing all four of these linguistic skills. Its not like theyre mutually exclusive. They in fact reinforce each other. But for your goals, its good to determine which of the four skills you want to prioritize.This should be clear to you at the outset because it will dictate the kinds of exercises and activities you need to engage in. If you ultimately want to be able to speak in the language, you ll align yourself to the goal and do more activities that involve actually speaking rather than spending the majority of your time in silent reading.)What time frame do you have in mind for learning the language?A) 3 monthsB) 6 monthsC) 1 yearWhat could be some realistic daily/weekly goals?A) Study for 10 minutes a day.B) Study for 30 minutes before going to bed.C) Meet up with your language exchange partner twice a week.There are unlimited ways you can customize your own experience, so the options above are only meant to serve as examples. In any case, you should not only customize your experience but determine the above factors from the very beginning. Most people simply decide that they want to learn a language and click the first YouTube video that comes their way. To gain the benefits of being an independent learner controlling your own fate, youve got to have a higher level of self-awareness.2) Choose your own materials.The choice for learning materials is another way to exerc ise your autonomy. And theres no better time to be an independent language learner than today! The internet, with its near infinite variety of content, is spoiling you for choice.So you need to be deliberate about choosing your learning materials. Here are a few guidelines to help you.Assemble Your Own Greatest HitsCreate your own mix of language learning material. Make sure you have all your bases covered to give yourself a nice cross-section of the content landscape.If you want to skip the hard work, though, FluentU gives you a big chunk of that nice cross-section right off the bat and then lets you customize it yourself. FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, news, movie trailers and moreâ€"and makes them into personalized language lessons.You can choose your own material, schedule and the amount of help you get along the way. Its super easy to create your own vocab lists and flashcard sets, so your learning stays in one place.Regardless of how you go about curating your learning materials, consider going with at least one of each of the following content categories or something roughly equivalent (examples are included):Grammar textbook (e.g., Complete Spanish Grammar  or Easy French Step-by-Step)Podcast (e.g., any of these great podcasts you can find online)Dictionary app (e.g., English-Korean Dictionary  or French-English Dictionary)Translation app (e.g.,  Google Translate)Flashcard app (e.g., Anki)Language exchange app (e.g.,  Bilingua  or HelloTalk)Tutorials (e.g., the YouTube channel Butterfly Spanish  for Spanish, or Sweet and Tasty TV for Korean)Language teacher/tutor website (e.g., Verbling, a site where you can search for a tutor for the language youre studying using a huge variety of different factors like price and specialty, then take your lessons right there on the site)So even if youre a visual learner, dont solely go for visual content. Check out some podcasts and audiobooks, too! Get the whole shebang so you know youre not mis sing anything that could possibly be beneficial.Mix, Match and MicrosliceLets say youve found a suitable language program. Because theres no such thing as a perfect program equally strong in all aspects of a language, you might find it wanting in some areas. Feel free to use other content for support.If a chapter in your grammar book doesnt do the job explaining French verbs, for example, perhaps a video tutorial can. Dont be afraid to hunt for material that resonates with you on a certain topic.Discard, Discard, DiscardHave you ever had the experience of reading something for two hours and not understanding any of it? Maybe its telling you to look for something else.You should be ruthless in weeding out content. Yes, theres plenty of material out there, but its not all for you. In all honesty, you dont have enough time to go over all of it. The key is to know quickly if a textbook, a YouTube channel or a language tutor is working for you. If not, then move on.3) Get a lot of feedba ck.Ive already mentioned the importance of self-knowledge or self-awareness in independent language learning. For this to happen, you need to get a lot of feedback. Feedback tells you if youre moving in harmony with your goals, if youre stuck or if you need to institute changes.Here are some activities that help you get feedback directly from others or by yourself:Doing language exercises and drills.Recording yourself talking in the target language.Talking to a native speaker and asking for tips.Joining and being active in language learning communities.Maintaining a language learning diary or journal.Getting a language exchange partner.Activities like those above help language learners gauge the pace and direction of their journey. Based on your test scores, comments from native speakers or what you read in your journal, you can assess if changes are necessary.4) Make your own changes.As stated earlier, the independent learner plots their own route to language acquisition. You can g et the help of a whole village, but at the end of the day, its up to you to institute changes when the need arises.And the changes were talking about here can come from all corners:You can change your goals. For example, you can revise, expand or cut them.You can change your materials. Especially if theyre putting you to sleep.You can change your language teacher.You can change your study schedule or the amount of time you put into it.You can change the language itself.Basically, you can change anything. The wonderful thing about being an independent language learner is that youre not boxed in or forced into doing anything just because its part of the curriculum. You are the curriculum master and you can tailor everything to your liking.So when should you make changes? I mean, a new study schedule or learning under a new French tutor is initially challenging, even if its a good fit. So how do you know somethings not working and that its time for some needed changes? Good question!Fo llow the rule of three:Three sessions with your new tutor and you guys are still not clicking? Surely you can find another who you bond with from the get-go.Three sessions on the new study sked and you feel your progress is just not fast enough? Try a different one.When what youre doing isnt taking you to your goals or its not getting you there at a reasonable pace, try something else. (Hey, you can always go back later.)Keep in mind these four things you need to do as an independent language learner.Theres exhilarating freedom in plotting your own personal language journey. I hope you grab that opportunity.Good luck! And One More ThingIf youre digging independent language learning, youll love using FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interactive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.

Anaheim Math Tutoring Why You Should Take Stats Instead of Calculus - TutorNerds

Anaheim Math Tutoring Why You Should Take Stats Instead of Calculus - TutorNerds Tips from a Private Anaheim Math Tutor: Take Stats Instead of Calculus Tips from a Private Anaheim Math Tutor: Take Stats Instead of Calculus Taking a calculus class is the final hurdle in many students’ math schedules in high school.   It is a well-known math class that has a reputation for being difficult.   It is also a commonly accepted belief that students who are taking honors math classes (or similarly higher-level math) should ultimately take calculus before graduation book your private Anaheim math tutor from TutorNerds.   Today, this is often in the form of an AP calculus class during senior year. A common complaint that calculus teachers hear from their students is “when am I going to use this?”   For a class that is the math pinnacle for so many bright students, it seems odd that this concern would be so common.   Even more unusual is that many teachers don’t typically have a good answer for it.   The most obvious answer that calculus teachers supply is that calculus is more advanced math “that you’ll need for college.” But is this true?   Do you need calculus for college?   Here are some common fields that would be likely to require a calculus class to complete the major: -STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and math) -Economics -Psychology -Many business majors If you are planning to enroll in a STEM program, or expect to be an econ or psych major, then you will have to know calculus at some point in pursuing your degree.   Business is a little different since it is common for “business calculus” classes to also be offered that have a different prioritization of subject matter and tend to be easier.   Sometimes, no calculus is required.   However, knowing calculus would also be useful if you are planning to study business or go for your MBA. If you are not planning to pursue one of these fields, it is unlikely that you will use much of your calculus knowledge again after high school. What many students and parents don’t realize is that there is an advanced math alternative to calculus â€" statistics. AP Statistics is a class option for many students that can be just as rigorous as AP calculus.   Statistics also does not tend to prompt the same “why am I learning this” type of questions from students.   It is more clearly applicable to regular life and understanding the world and information. Another important fact is that statistics is a universal skill for colleges.   More majors tend to require physics, such as: -Many STEM majors -Economics -Psychology -Business majors -Sociology -Humanities majors Most natural science programs won’t require statistics, but the other STEM majors will.   It is a vital class in the social sciences, important in every business major, and also common in the humanities. If you plan to pursue any subject to an advanced research/doctorate level, then you will need to know statistics.   This is because statistics are needed to collect, manipulate, interpret, and present data.   It is also important in understanding and evaluating the data and research of others.   Data in research is used in every field; this includes the ones listed above but also subjects like literature, history, education, arts, and languages. What does this mean?   It doesn’t mean that calculus is useless, and statistics is better.   But it is essential to be aware of your options.   The natural math sequence tends to push students toward calculus (even often including a mandatory class called “pre-calculus”).   While calculus has its benefits outside of being used in college, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and overall math skills mastery, it should not be treated as the only advanced high school option. If you aren’t planning to be a STEM major, think you’ll do poorly in calculus, or otherwise, just don’t want to take calculus, then consider taking statistics instead.   You are more likely to use the knowledge that you gain, and you’ll start to see statistical theory in use everywhere.   And this is coming from a teacher who majored in physics and economics, two of the most calculus-heavy subjects! TutorNerds has the most experienced private math tutors in Anaheim. Book your math tutor today. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Digestion Definition Chemistry

Digestion Definition ChemistryDigestion is one of the things that make food digestible. A breakdown process in our digestive system is why food can be turned into energy, and what allows us to assimilate what we eat. There are many parts to a human body and the following are some of the major ones.First, the stomach mucosa is responsible for digestion. This is because a break down process is required by the human body to turn a raw material such as starches, protein, fat, or enzymes. The gastrointestinal tract consists of three sections. The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.The duodenum is where food that has not been digested is known as viscous crypts. These are empty spaces in the gastrointestinal tract that have no function, but they can indicate an illness such as ulcers, gas, or allergies.The jejunum is located directly below the duodenum. This is where the bulk of the digestive process takes place. This area is covered with a mucous membrane, which allows food to be swallowed easi ly. Foods are passed down the esophagus, then into the stomach, and finally into the small intestine.The small intestine, or first part of the digestive process, is the last part of the digestive system. There are three different layers: the crypts, the colon, and the cecum. The crypts are full of tiny chambers that aid in the proper digestion of a person's food.Intestines are sometimes referred to as the digestive organs. They work together to make sure that food is broken down into smaller pieces, and what remains can be absorbed into the bloodstream. This is also where the immune system is housed. The outermost layer of the intestines is the intestinal crypts.The other part of digestion is the enzymatic reaction that breaks down all of the solids and sugars into smaller molecules. These chemical reactions are called enzymes. These enzymes function as catalysts to facilitate the digestion of food. The human body has five main digestive processes that are useful in digesting many d ifferent types of foods.