The Powerful Tool of Apologia Chemistry

The Powerful Tool of Apologia ChemistryApologia Chemistry is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal of teaching and learning in the classroom, as well as in your home. This is because it is an incredible tool that helps you get things done faster and at the same time give you more effective feedback from students. But how exactly does it work?As we've all learned in science class, there are actually four elements in the universe. These elements include matter, energy, space, and time. All four of these elements are necessary to allow for the various things in life to occur, which include the four seasons (summer, winter, spring, and fall), the seasons (autumn, spring, summer, and fall), humans, and plants (which each have a specific function and significance).When you apply apologia chemistry to the four mentioned above, you can think of it as taking these different elements and bringing them to the natural world for it to become the energy, matter, space, and time that they are now. This means that at the end of the day, the effects of everything that occurs in the universe will be brought to a living being. Apologia chemistry takes this concept and places it in the classroom and allows you to teach it to students, which in turn allows you to bring your science into your personal life. Once they are in school, they'll have a much more interesting experience than if they weren't exposed to apologia chemistry and learning science through the eyes of a scientist.Apologia Chemistry uses four major tools to help you do this. These tools are known as the Ectomancy Miracle Device, the Ectomancy Devices, the Life Virus Life Seed Device, and the Life Seed Device. Each of these devices actually works based on how well students can relate to the relationship between those things and life.The Life Virus Life Seed Device will allow students to learn about the relationships between the four natural elements that make up life: the carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrog en. Through the use of the Ectomancy Miracle Device, they will also learn how to use and connect these four elements in order to influence life and the world around them.Thanks to the Ectomancy Miracle Device, students will learn how to use the elements to make a flame, fire, and even make energy (which is actually what we do daily as we use our computer and the rest of the world around us to power our lives). There will also be a machine called the Erbium Machine, which will be used to create all of the different elements from the four elements that make up life.Apologia Chemistry uses the various types of elements to bring life, the three primary elements, the four primary elements, the four primary elements, energy, the three primary elements, and the four primary elements together into one powerful element, which is called the Life Force. By learning all of these things in a way that brings the various things of life to life, you will be able to make the material worlds come ali ve.

Have Words, Will Travel The Ultimate Guide to Useful Languages for Travelers

Have Words, Will Travel The Ultimate Guide to Useful Languages for Travelers The Ultimate Guide to Useful Languages for Travelers Travel and language were made for each other.One doesnt necessarily require the other, but either one is  infinitely more enjoyable and worthwhile  when paired with  the other.If you needed any more reasons to learn a foreign language, travel is definitely a good one. Travelers preparing for a round-the-world gap year or a long weekend away in a neighboring  country often pack  a phrasebook or even take a few classes in the foreign language with which theyll need to navigate their foreign travel.Those spending a year teaching overseas or working as expats may even consider learning the local language to be a fundamental  requirement of a respectful visitor.Chances are, if youre traveling soon, you could at least benefit from learning a few friendly phrases or more in your destinations language. In fact, travelers have more reason than just about anyone else to learn a new language. Why Travelers Make the Best Language LearnersThe world is unthinkably vast, and so are its cultures a nd languages.Its estimated that there are over seven thousand languages spoken on Earth today. While you certainly dont need to learn every one of them, any traveler ought to view a new language as a key to a treasure chest full of authentic cultural experiences and new friends all over the world.Anyone planning on spending more than a few days in a foreign region  should devote some time to learning at least a dozen or so polite phrases in the local language.Its not just your best shot at meeting locals and finding out what any given place is  really  like, but its also a way of being a respectful traveler. Despite the fact that many people around the world speak English, most will be quite insulted if they feel visitors in their country expect  them to speak and understand English. Even just learning simple travel phrases like  Im sorry, I dont speak your language, do you speak English? will distance you from off-putting images of rude, entitled tourists.Most importantly, learning about a regions local languages should be a key factor in any travelers language learning decisions.  Learning Mandarin Chinese is great, but maybe not the most practical choice for your summer abroad in Hong Kong or Guangzhou. Swahili will offer you a super authentic safari experience, but dont expect to speak it during your South African backpacking trip.This definitive guide breaks the world up into culturally and linguistically similar regions that correspond well with the usual itineraries of backpackers, expats and holiday-goers. Well give a quick mention of how much you can plan to rely on English in each region, offer a few of the most useful  languages for travelers and end with a few quick suggestions of other travel-friendly languages for narrower regions or more culturally ambitious trips.The Ultimate Guide to Useful Languages for TravelersThe Languages of Eurasia: Talking the Talk on Your EurotripFirst-time travelers and even seasoned veterans are usually surprised to hear that Europe is, by a wide  margin, the least linguistically diverse  continent on our planet (not counting relatively quiet Antarctica). With a mere 286 languages spoken by its inhabitants, Europe makes up a puny 4% of world languages.While traveling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains, from the northernmost points of Scandinavia to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, from the former Soviet states of the Caucasus Mountains and into Central Asia, a handful of geographically extensive  languages will get you around  conveniently and enjoyably.English: The European Travelers Best FriendThanks to high levels of  education and a decidedly global outlook, youll find that English is handier here than in just about any other non-native-speaking corner of the world.While you shouldnt expect English to get you into deep philosophical debates  with strangers in Italian coffee shops or Russian bars, you can count on finding enough English speakers to at least give you basic assi stance and a little company in nearly every large city and university town throughout the continent.In general, the farther north and west you go, the larger the city and the smaller the global reach  of the local language, the more English youll find. But dont forget that English  is only native to the United Kingdom in this region, and that by relying exclusively on  widely-understood English travel vocabulary, youre missing out on the deeper cultural layers of  each country you visit.German: Your All-access Pass to Central Europe and BeyondGermany is close to  the geographic, political and financial center of Europe, so it makes sense that this powerful countrys equally powerful language penetrates far and wide. Your native-speaking countries are limited to Switzerland, parts of Belgium and Luxembourg, Austria and mother Germany herself, but the German language will come in handy  far beyond these borders.Young people throughout the Netherlands, the UK and Central Europe are lear ning German more and more as its namesake country increasingly offers jobs and opportunities to young Europeans, but the youths arent the only ones who know a bit of Deutsch. Huge guest worker populations from Eastern Europe and the Balkans spent several decades working in Austria and Germany, leaving many members of the middle generation of these countries fairly proficient German speakers.A few well-used phrases will be sure to to make your Central European tour  sehr  gut.Russian: The Travelers Tool for Traversing EurasiaThe official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will see you from the Baltic Sea all the way to the Bering Strait. While the Soviet Union has never existed in many young travelers lifetimes, one of its convenient legacies  is the widespread use of the Russian language it left behind.Aside from the countries in which its an  official state language, theres a long list of other Eastern European and West Asian countries that  formally recognize R ussian as a minority language, including Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Moldova, Georgia, Romania and Norway.While not official, its important role as a significant minority language or inter-ethnic language will assure Russian-speaking travelers that theyll have easy communication in part or most of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Mongolia and Uzbekistan.Other Useful Languages for Traveling in Europe and EurasiaFrench isnt only a good choice for  France, but its  also still popularly learned by educated people of all generations throughout Europe.Spanish is another handy world language for travelers in Europe. Outside Spain, its commonalities with Portuguese and Italian will help you get through its southern European neighbors as well.Additionally, the Serbo-Croatian dialects of the Balkans are all mutually intelligible, and  will give you a priceless opportunity to ditch the resorts and explore natural beauty that cant be beat in the rest of Europe .The East Asian Languages That Open Doors for TravelersEurope was once the whole worlds go-to destination for vacations and backpacking trips, but these days travelers are looking farther and farther east. China, Japan, the Koreas, Taiwan and autonomous Hong Kong and Macau together contain over one-fifth of the worlds people and a bottomless  trove of travel treasures.This regions colonial history and a couple centuries of mutual resentment  between peoples and governments has made sure that no one countrys official language has evolved into a regional language.For a trip through the whole region, English will afford  the most geographic reach, as its learned nearly everywhere by the highly educated and those who work in the tourism industry. But beyond English, try a few local languages on for size.Mandarin: One Country, a Billion People and a Lifetime of Travel OpportunitiesAs not only the language with the most speakers  in the world but also the official state language of the la rgest country in this region, Mandarin is the obvious big name on this list.Most  visitors to China arrange to take organized tours, often  led by Mandarin-speaking officials. While English tours are certainly available, speaking a bit of  Chinese will almost certainly ingratiate you to your guide and any locals you get a chance to meet. And for the even more adventurous, a sturdy level of Mandarin will help you navigate the enormous country more independently (although many people in its Western provinces dont speak the state language).Mandarin is also the official language of Taiwan, a radical travel alternative to Mainland China. Although the island nation doesnt technically exist according to most of the world, a little Mandarin will help you enjoy its tropical weather, high level of development, and relatively cheap cost of travel and living.Cantonese: Taking Travelers to Southern China and BeyondSometimes  forgotten in the shadow of big brother Mandarin, Cantonese is another e normous world language spoken in China and beyond its borders. As the most prestigious variety  of the Yue language, Cantonese (along with other  languages with which its mutually intelligible) is used by  60 million speakers spread across southern China, Hong Kong and Macau.Cantonese has a bit more geographic reach than Mandarin, as the vast majority of Chinese expat communities in East and Southeast Asiaâ€"and in most of the world beyondâ€"are Cantonese speakers. From the Yokohama Chinatown on Tokyos south side to the capitals of Southeast Asia, in almost any big Asian city, youll find at least a small community of Cantonese speakers.Other Handy Languages for Travelers in East AsiaJapanese is another enormous world language, with its 125 million speakers, but its limitation to travelers is that it doesnt go very far outside Japan.Korean is similarly large and confined, but the gradual growth of the North Korean tourism industry may offer enough incentive for the most adventurous o f travelers to invest in the language.Traveling Through the Backpackers Paradise: Handy Languages for Southeast Asia and OceaniaEven more than the tourism giants in the northeast part of the continent, Southeast Asia is the number one backpacking hotspot these days. Cheap accommodation, spectacular food and the growing presence of backpackers is creating a touristic snowball in this region. Many travelers continue from Southeast Asia proper into Indonesia, the Pacific islands, Australia and New Zealand.Because of the areas  popularity with travelers and the influence of Australia, English is becoming common in tourist hot spots, but it doesnt look like itll penetrate farther than the biggest cities and tourist-crowded beaches any time soon (other than in Australia and New Zealand of course, where its the native language). Until it does, think about studying up on one of these languages for your Southeast Asia trip.Thai: The Language Thats Begging Travelers to Become ExpatsThailand i s currently one of the most popular destinations for Westerners (and people from all over the globe) who work remotely from their laptops, the trendily named digital nomads who roam around and freelance or manage businesses online. If youre looking to go location independent or just want to spend a few months in one of the cheapest expat-friendly countries in existence, then some Thai lessons would help you get a deeper and more authentic experience of the country.Beyond Thailands borders, some Thai speakers will also understand  Laotian, spoken in its even cheaper but less developed neighboring country, making a Laotian vacation an excellent option for Thai-speaking expats based in popular cities like Chiang Mai or Bangkok.Indo-Malay: The World Language to Carry You through the Rest of OceaniaThe fuzzy boundary between the Indonesian and Malaysian languages coincides with the fuzzy geographic boundary between whats conventionally known as Southeast Asia and Oceania. Largely  becaus e of those fuzzy boundaries,  learning the language referred to in Malaysia as Malay and in Indonesia as Indonesian will put you in touch with about a quarter of a billion locals scattered across these thousands of islands.Also helpful is the fact that its incredibly easy to learn: Indo-Malays  lack of verb tenses and simple grammar means a couple weeks of intensive courses at the beginning of your trip should leave you reasonably prepared for everyday basic communication, and if you stick to it your skills will only improve as you make your way from island to island!Other Helpful Languages for Travelers in Southeast Asia and OceaniaTagalog is the official language of the Philippines, and Spanish speakers will find it easy and even familiar. Throughout mainland Southeast Asia, older, educated citizens of the former French colonies of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are likely to speak some of the colonial language.South Asia: Languages for Traveling the Indian SubcontinentEvery country o f modern South Asia once formed part of the British Empire, which is why youll find that English will be exceptionally useful in this region, although itll be a very different English than the varieties Brits and Americans are used to.Modern day India, with its one billion inhabitants, is now the second-largest English-speaking country in the world, with the official state language being used for inter-ethnic communication between different groups in the linguistically super-diverse country.While the inherited colonial  language will certainly serve you well here, dedicated travelers should consider learning a bit of the other important local languages.Hindustani: The Superlanguage of India and PakistanIndia is already a hot backpacking and luxury travel destination, and Pakistan is  steadily  climbing its way up as it improves its security and infrastructure. Between these two giant countries, four hundred  million native and second language speakers use Hindi or Urdu, two standard dialects of the giant language linguists call Hindustani.Throughout North India and most of Pakistan, Hindi or Urdu will be spoken by nearly everyone you meet, and for many people this will be their native language, not the English that they learned in schoolâ€"English takes the back seat as a third or fourth language for most.  A few well-placed phrases in Hindi or Urdu are your best shot at charming your way into the hospitality and natural beauty of India and Pakistan.Bengali: For Travelers on the Cutting EdgeSandwiched between  giant names like India and China and the tourist attractions of  Southeast Asia, 200 million speakers in Bangladesh and Indias Bengal province are buzzing with the worlds seventh largest language. Bangladesh and its neighboring Indian province  are densely populated parts of the Bay of Bengal, with some of the most beautiful and undiscovered wildlife in the world.Bangladesh hasnt really reached the mainstream travel itineraries as of yet, but its tourism industry is growing. If you want to get there before it gets cool, brush up on your Bengali  and book a flight!Other Languages to Think About for Your South Asian TravelsIf youre more focused on the southern parts of India, a language like Telugu would be especially handy, as its spoken and understood throughout several of the southern states.If you want to trek into the remote regions of Tibet in the north of the subcontinent, Tibetan will give you priceless access to cultural opportunities most travelers only dream of.The Middle East and North Africa: Languages for Traveling the Arab WorldWhen most people think of the Middle East and the Arab World, Arabic is, pretty reasonably, the first language that comes to mind. The only problem is that there isnt really a language called Arabic, or at least not one thatll do you much good.What we call Arabic might refer either to the written literary language that children learn in school throughout the Arab world but is rarely used for ora l conversation, or to a loose collection of related languages, many of which are mutually unintelligible, across the Middle East and North Africa.English is fairly useful in Israel and in capitals and wealthy cities in Egypt, Iraq, Turkey and the Gulf Countries. A few other languages, both native and colonial, will get you even farther through North Africa and the Middle East.Egyptian Arabic: Talk Like an Arab Movie StarWhile there really isnt a spoken Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic may be the closest thing to it. This isnt just because of its relative economic and political power in the Middle East, or the fact that Egypt is the most populous Arab country, but because the Hollywood of the Arab World is in Cairo, the heart of both Arab cinema and the place where most foreign films are dubbed into a distinctly Egyptian Arabic.While it may not help you to understand far-removed dialects of Arabic, it will ensure that you can at least get your point across in most places.French: For Travel on the Southern Side of the MediterraneanLarge parts of North Africa and the Middle East were parts of the French Empire before World War II, and the French language remains prominent and even official in many of the former colonies. The vast majority of middle class people in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon still speak fluent French.Very many people you meet in cities will be fluent in French, and you may find that many are happy to chat with a curious traveler, so make sure you learn at least the must-know French phrases for navigating these parts.Farsi: The Prince of Persian TravelAmericans may still have more trouble getting visas than others, but Iran is a rapidly up-and-coming travel destination. Ask any backpacker whos been there and theyll rave about hospitality, openness and well-educated people. Imagine how much more of that you could soak up with some basic Farsi!The same language, under various different national names, is spoken in Afghanistan and parts of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. While the first name on that list wont be a popular vacation destination any time soon, the latter two are becoming more and more common legs of Central Asian tours.Other Languages for Travelers in the Middle East and North AfricaGulf Arabic is one of the widest-reaching Arabic dialects, understood throughout the Gulf States and in large swaths of Saudi Arabia.Turkish will help you not only in Turkey but in regions that speak similar Turkic languages in Iran and Central Asia.Sub-Saharan Africa: Languages for  Traveling Far Off the Beaten PathAfrica is the second largest, second most populous and second most linguistically diverse continent on the planet, but as a travel destination its nothing but first rate.Colonial European empires divided the entire African continent up with the exception of unconquered Ethiopia. Thats why French will take you through most of Western and Central Africa and English will work for a large part of whats left. You could trav el overland from Cape Town to Kenya, crossing through anywhere from five to ten different countries without ever crossing through one where English isnt an official language.While  many travelers are happy getting through Africa with more familiar European languages, several native African languages are worth investing in for your trip as well.Swahili: The East African Lingua FrancaWhile native to only a small population of five million or so, Swahili is spoken and understood by one hundred and fifty  million people, stretching from eastern parts of the Congo to the Indian Ocean shores of Tanzania and Kenya.Most of the most spectacular safari countries are situated in the Swahili language area, so  speaking the language might allow you to take a more authentic safari or other tour thats more geared towards locals.Shona:  For an Authentic Southeast African ExperienceSoutheastern Africa, while among the poorest regions of the entire earth, is also raved about by visitors  as one of th e friendliest and most welcoming. From the hippo-filled Okavango Delta of Botswana, throughout Zimbabwe and to the remote northern beaches of Mozambique, Shona is the mother tongue of most locals youll meet, and even simple phrases like thank you or your country is beautiful is sure to endear you to everyone you meet.Learn a few words of  Shona and visit the nature of the  Zimbabwean countryside, or surprise yourself with the well-maintained roads and highly developed cities of Botswana.Portuguese: For the Hardiest of TravelersPortuguese is spoken in a geographically scattered collection of African countries: Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau and the island nation of São Tome and Principe.Angola is notoriously stingy  with its tourist visas, making it nearly impossible for most Western travelers to even get in, and thus leaving  it an internationally undiscovered gem. Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau wont be as difficult to get into, but youll find their infrastructure reflects the fac t that all three are among the least developed countries in the world.Other Practical Languages for Travelers in Sub-Saharan AfricaHausa in West Africa is a  large Bantu Language with many millions of speakers and lots of mutually-intelligible dialects.Amharic is spoken by nearly 22 million people in Ethiopia, arguably the African continents most culturally distinct country due to  its unique history.The Americas: Languages for Traveling the Western HemisphereMore so than maybe any other part of the world, the colonial history of the Americas has left it for the most part neatly divided between a handful of large European world languages.Two main languages can get you uninterrupted from the northernmost reaches of the Yukon to the southern tips of Tierra del Fuego, and two more will put you in contact with the overwhelming majority of the population of North and South America.English: The Language of American Pop Cultural ImperialismThroughout the last century English has grown in i nternational importance, but the source of that wasnt its namesake, England. Most of global English has been propelled by Hollywood movies and Wall Street banks spreading their language, culture and money throughout the world. As a result of that, not just in the Americas, but throughout most parts of the world frequented by tourists, people understand at least a few basic English travel phrases.Compared to other parts of the world, English is less varied throughout North America, and most speakers should understand just about everything they hear from the most remote parts of Canada to either coast  of the US.In more developed countries and those with strong ties to the US and Canada, like Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, you stand a better chance of finding English speakers than in other parts of Latin America.Spanish: The  Language of Latin AmericaSpanish is the unifying force from the Rio Grande to Patagonia and beyond. Additionally, most Spanish-speaking travelers will fin d Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California and South  Florida all relatively easy to navigate without English, and all large North American cities have sizable Hispanic populations.Dont get discouraged if you learn the language and cant understand it in some regions. Parts of the Caribbean and the Southern Cone of South America are notoriously difficult for non-natives and even some native Spanish speakers to understand. But do be forewarned that remote areas of the Americas, especially in southern Mexico and Andean countries, may lack Spanish speakers entirely and instead have large populations of people who speak an indigenous language as their first (and possibly only) language.Some pre-trip classes or just a few important Spanish phrases will be majorly helpful in these parts of the world.Other Useful Languages for Exploring the AmericasPortuguese is the next best language for this region. While its limited to one country in South America, it happens to be the fifth-largest countr y in the world, full of some of the most appealing tourist destinations in the world. French will serve well in Quebec, French Guiana and the Caribbean Islands, and might open up some interesting chats in southern Louisiana, where Cajun French still runs strong.Dutch is the national language of Suriname and six Caribbean Islands.Quechua is one of the biggest indigenous languages of the Andes, and will get you far in more remote areas in the region.Learn a Language, Travel the WorldYou may have noticed that a lot of the benefits of the languages mentioned here have to do with connecting with locals. While its true that hordes of backpackers struggle through Southeast Asia every year on English alone, those who spent a month studying Vietnamese before starting their tour of the country will tell you how even the most basic communicative skills open up entire countries of new possibilities.To prepare yourself for any trip abroad, prepare yourself ahead of time by reading travel guides and phrasebooksâ€"youll arrive knowing about the destinations, local language, culture, etiquette and customs. Lonely Planet has travel guides and phrasebooks for virtually every region and language under the sun, so its a great place to start learning.Anything you can do to prepare yourself before traveling makes a difference.We know there are a ton of benefits for learning a language, but no one benefits from it as much as a world traveler. If youre planning a big trip in the near future, its time to start brushing up on your language skills today!Jakob is a full-time traveler, obsessive language learner and dedicated language teacher. He writes about language, travel and the many places they meet on the road at his blog Globalect. And One More ThingSo, about brushing up your language skills for that foreign adventure youve come to the right place!FluentU takes real-world videos like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks, and turns them into language learning ex periences, 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 store  or Google Play store.

Colegio Americano de Torreon

Colegio Americano de Torreon Colegio Americano de Torreon Colegio Americano de Torreon is a bilingual-bicultural nursery to a 12th-grade institution based on the best teaching practices. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, we are dedicated to preparing our students to be socially committed leaders and responsible citizens who are successful in a global environment. Core classes are taught in English. Graduates earn a U.S. high school diploma as well as a Mexican Bachillerato certificate. Location Colegio Americano de Torreón A.C. (CAT) is a private, non-profit college preparatory school governed by a fifteen-member board of directors. It was founded in 1950 and accredited in 1954. The school is located in Torreón, an industrial city that is part of a metropolitan area known as the Laguna that includes the neighboring towns of Lerdo and Gomez Palacio, with a combined population of approximately 1,400,000. Facilities The schools 27- acre campus is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Torreón in a middle-class neighborhood called Los Viñedos. Our modern facilities include 95 classrooms, seven science labs, six computer labs, two libraries, a covered semi Olympic size swimming pool, two gymnasiums with basketball and volleyball courts, three soccer fields, one softball field, two tennis courts and other areas for physical education. Since the last accreditation visit, we have added a modern 400-meter tartan track and a state of the art Center for Visual and Performing Arts that includes a fully equipped theater that seats 470 people, a black box, and appropriate classrooms for band, orchestra, art, and digital animation. We also have a new early childhood center. This new facility spans over 17,700 square meters or 4.4 acres. It is fully enclosed and has 22 classrooms, a library, a computer room, a music room, a kitchen classroom, an indoor playground, a multipurpose room, a dining area, an outdoor playground area, and offices. Per our commitment to protect the environment, the building will be illuminated with daylighting technologies (Solatubes), high-efficiency air conditioning systems, and will have its water treatment plant. These new facilities will be used starting next school year. Our Community CAT serves approximately 900 families, most of them are upper-middle-class Mexican professionals who seek a bilingual Spanish-English education for their children. Our school is also the first option for a few international families living temporarily in Torreón for professional reasons. The schools organization extends from Pre-Nursery to 12th grade with a total enrollment of 1438 students with 255 in early childhood, 513 in elementary, and 670 in secondary school (7th through 12th grade). CAT also offers Intensive English, a separate, concentrated English-language program for incoming seventh graders who did not attend CAT in elementary school. The student body is 97% Mexican, 3% other international students including from the US and enrollment has been increasing slowly but steadily; the student population was 1413 in the 2014-2015 school year and is now 1483 in 2019. The school director, principals, and assistant principals, along with directors of technology, curriculum, athletics, public relations, finance, and human resources assist with daily operations. The school has a total staff of 284, of which 112 are teachers, thirty-eight of them foreign hire teachers mainly from the US. We also have s teacher from South Africa, the Philippines, Paraguay, and Canada. Other staff includes five counselors, twenty-three teaching assistants, two nurses, thirty-three office workers, forty-two custodians, and forty-three coaches and teachers in the after-school extracurricular activities program. More than 50% of our teachers have a masters degree. View our Brochure View our Brochure

?? The Top 10 Fun Educational Activities to Keep your Kids Busy this Summer

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The Top 10 Fun Educational Activities to Keep your Kids Busy this Summer The Top 10 Fun Educational Activities to Keep your Kids Busy this Summer Summer’s here, filling kids with joy and parents with despair.If you’re currently panicking about how you can possibly keep your kids out of trouble for the next six weeks or so, then you can stop worrying â€" we’ve got you covered!The Summer holidays are a great time for your kids to take some time off, have some fun, and rest before they’re marched back to school.But it’s still important for your kids to continue learning so that they don’t fall behind.Fortunately, learning can be fun too.Even better, it can keep your kids busy while you put your feet up and get some well-deserved rest.Here are our top 10 picks for fun educational activities that are certain to keep your kids busy over the Summer holidays…1 â€" Take a trip to the museum Museums are a great source of learning and fun!There are plenty of museums across the UK, covering a wide variety of topics. You’re bound to find one to suit your kids.From your child’s point of view, the hands-on museums will probably be more enjoyable. These immerse your child in the topic, meaning they’ll have more fun. They’ll also learn more as a result.If you’re watching the pennies this Summer, then there are plenty of free museums out there, most of which will happily accept a small donation.Here’s a great list of free museums near you.2 â€" Get activeIt’s important that your kids get enough exercise. In a world full of smartphones, tablets, and television, it isn’t always easy to usher your child outside.With a bit of encouragement, however, we’re sure your child would enjoy the fresh air.Why not make it more exciting by trying out a new sport?Local sports centres and gyms are always trying to get more kids playing sport, and many offer fun classes and tast er sessions. These are a great way of providing your kids with the fresh air and exercise they need.And who knows, maybe they’ll find a new passion?This site has a great list of ideas to get you started.3 â€" Send them to Summer Camp A mainstay of US summer vacation, summer camps have surged in popularity in the UK over the last couple of years.There’s now a wide range of camps that you can send your kids to. These camps are located across the country so your child doesn’t have to travel too far. (Unless that’s exactly what you’re hoping for!)Summer camps introduce your child to new places, let them try new activities, and help them make friends for life.A lot of kids who go to summer camp love it so much they return year after year!Check out our list of summer camps, as recommended by fellow parents.4 â€" Try a musical instrumentThe thought of your child learning a musical instrument might be more of a nightmare. Let’s face it, those first few weeks are going to sound awful!But stick through the initial ear-splitting and you’ll realise that learning an instrument is one of the best things your child can do.It encourages creativity, builds self-confidence, and provides them with a passion that lasts t he rest of their life.Maybe they’ll even become a top musician?If you want your child to be the next musical maestro, you can find a tutor near you!5 â€" Volunteer your time If your kids have too much spare time over the Summer, why not encourage them to donate some to a worthy cause?A lot of charities and organizations are always in need of some extra pairs of hands, and a lot of them will be more than happy to welcome you and your kids.Volunteering can teach your kids extra skills that they’re unlikely to learn anywhere else. They’ll also meet people from different walks of life, and learn the importance of compassion.It’s a great opportunity to keep your kids busy and give something back to your local community.The BBC has a list of some family-friendly volunteering opportunities.6 â€" Be one with natureSummer generally provides the UK with its one week of nice weather, and so you might as well make the most of it.The UK is full of little pockets of nature, ranging from sprawling National Parks to tiny urban gardens. No matter where you are, nature isn’t far away.So why not go for a long hike, or a bike ride, and get your kids to engage with t he natural world. Do some research before you go and turn it into a learning opportunity. There’s a whole new world out there for you and your kids to explore!The Ramblers have a website that will show you some of the best walks near you.7 â€" Ready, steady, cook Cooking is a vital skill. Most people end up diving in at the deep end when they first leave home, surviving off beans on toast or spaghetti bolognese. The Summer holidays are a great opportunity for your kids to get a head start. You could encourage them to cook dinner one evening a week, with parental supervision of course!They’ll learn to cook, and they’ll have fun doing it. They might even have an added appreciation for their poor parents.Good Food have some great recipes for you and your kids to try.8 â€" Learn a languageWe live in an increasingly connected world, and so learning other languages is more important than ever.Not only does learning a language provide your kids with a useful skill, it also helps them understand other cultures. It may even help them with employment in the future.If your child doesn’t seem particularly interested, you could even learn alongside them. This gives them somebody to practice with, and it means you gain a new skill as well!Whether itâ €™s French, German, or Japanese, you can find a tutor for it at Tutorful.9 â€" Write a storyThe school curriculum often focuses more on logical learning than creativity. But creativity is becoming increasingly important in the workplace, helping with problem-solving and innovation.Why not get those creative juices flowing by having your kids write a story?You could find a writing prompt, and then give them a certain time limit to write it. They can then share their work with you. It doesn’t even need to be a story. It could be a poem, a drawing, or even a comic book!Kids will love getting stuck into a creative project, and will have a lot of fun sharing their ideas.Here are some great writing prompts for your kids to explore.10 â€" Let them decideNot every activity needs to be overly educational. The Summer holidays are also a time for rest and relaxation.However, there is a clever way to combine fun activities with learning: Get your child to plan your day.You can give them a bud get, time frame, and maximum distance to travel. Your child can then find an activity that they’ll enjoy and will also meet the requirements.This approach teaches your child some real-world skills like financial planning, organization, and decision-making. It also allows you to put your feet up!I’m sure your child has plenty of ideas already, but if they’re a little stuck there are some great ideas here.Have a fun-filled Summer!Hopefully this post has given you some ideas. The Summer holidays are a great chance for you to enjoy time with your kids, whilst also providing them with educational experiences.Next time you hear the dreaded words â€" “I’m booooored!” â€" you’ll be prepared!Have a great Summer!

Helping Students Do Math - Homework Help That Works

Helping Students Do Math - Homework Help That WorksIn some classrooms, homework help is an absolute necessity. When students don't do their homework on time, they often have a hard time doing it at all, especially if there is a homework problem they've been unable to solve in the past. If a student can't do a particular activity on time or fail to do it at all, the entire class is deprived of that much-needed help.Homework help can also be helpful for students who need a little extra help learning math. Students who need a little extra help may have difficulty solving a math problem themselves. Even though some teachers may allow such students to solve their own problems, many teachers prefer to have their students work with a trusted math tutor. The homework help tutors provide for students who need extra help.When a student is facing problems, a math tutor can help them understand the rules of the math equation. The tutor can then help the student to translate the equations to the different methods of solving the problem.Teachers who feel their students are having trouble grasping the various algebraic problems often refer them to a math tutor. Although a tutor can only help the student with the problems that they see firsthand, a tutor can help a student who has trouble grasping the problems because they have not learned it before. This can be especially helpful when the student has a lot of algebraic problems that need to be solved.In order to use the tips that you have learned about the algebraic equations, students should always be focused on solving a math problem. Some students are not able to concentrate on problems because they're distracted by the things they like to do in the classroom, such as listening to music or reading. Once a student begins to concentrate on a problem, he or she can then focus on getting it right the first time.Students who are very interested in learning how to solve problems can use the workbooks to solve math problems. By u sing the workbooks, students will get better at solving math problems in the long run. While the student may need more work to get good at algebra, the student will get better at solving math problems as the course progresses.When students have problems, a math tutor can help a student avoid making mistakes. A student who has problems with math can benefit from getting extra help with their homework help. If a student can't solve a math problem himself, a math tutor can make sure that the student understands the problem and how to solve it.

Speed Up Learning Languages in English and Get Ahead

Speed Up Learning Languages in English and Get AheadThere are so many advantages to learning how to speed up learning languages in English. Here's just a few:This is because speed up learning languages in English will be more effective for learners because this will allow them to get ahead of the curve in terms of their knowledge and ability. For many learners, it is already a challenge to make progress in these foreign languages. If you have tried to speed up your learning through reading books or watching TV programs, you have noticed that you tend to slow down considerably at times.You will find that when you are working on a language for the first time, it is hard to know where to start. Reading and writing and listening all come very naturally to people. When you find yourself repeating things to yourself (as you would when reading a book), it will really be time consuming to try to put these words together. Using technology is a good way to get you out of this mindset and make the whole process much easier.For many learners, this would not be difficult because there are plenty of tools that would allow them to do it themselves. For example, if you find that when you are trying to learn some new language, you want to use audio or flashcards to help you learn, then there are software that would let you do this with ease. And if you just want to learn some new language by yourself, there are books as well that will make the process so much easier.Because learning is such a major undertaking, it is also important to remember that the effort you put into it will have long-term benefits. It is important to think about this in your progress as a learner. Learning fast is not only possible but essential.Also, because we have all heard so many stories about how it took so long to master a language, perhaps it would be worthwhile to consider the fact that those who learn their own language are able to translate it to another tongue just as fast as they can learn th e language. They can also change the grammar of their new language by simply thinking about how they would like it to sound when they speak it.In short, learning to speed up learning languages in English would give you an edge over other learners. Just take a little bit of time to research what your options are before you start. Remember that you need to get started now to have the best chance of getting ahead in your language.

Things I Should Know Before Taking Calculus

Things I Should Know Before Taking CalculusThere are a lot of things that you should know before taking calculus. Most people who have taken calculus have had to take the PHYSICAL APPLIED MATHEMATICS at a regular school, so that is the first thing that you should know.You will have to take the PHYSICS test at the end of your junior year, in which you will answer questions about physics and chemistry. You will also have to take the intermediate analytical chemistry and the intermediate analytical physics tests. These tests will cover the same material as the PHYSICS test, but they will be slightly easier.Once you have completed the PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS you will need to take a calculus class. Many of these classes are online and will be designed to make the most of the extra time you have for you to study. You will also get a number of benefits that are not available with a regular class.One of the biggest benefits of taking an online calculus class is that there are no teac hers who can tell you that you are not going fast enough, so you will have no one to talk to during your final exams. This makes the whole process of taking calculus much more relaxed and allows you to spend a lot more time studying. Another benefit is that you can work with a group of people, so you do not need to be alone when it comes to your studies. You will also be able to use some other tools such as video conferencing and the online chat feature.So once you are through with the PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS and calculus has been completed, you will need to do a thesis on a topic, and then you will be able to come back to study algebra and trigonometry. If you do not already have a passion for science or math then this might be hard for you to do, so you should find someone who is passionate about helping others with their studies to do a thesis on a topic for you. Then you will be able to study the topics more thoroughly.The next thing that you should know before taking ca lculus is that you will need to work on your mastery of the concepts, and this is another advantage that you will get when taking a calculus class online. You will not only be able to practice the concepts more effectively but you will also have access to a community of like-minded people who will help you when you need it.Once you are done with calculus, you will need to do an organic chemistry tutor for your Calculus II and organic chemistry class. You will also need to take a sample class that will have a heavier online content. In all cases, you will be able to take a free tour at the beginning of your senior year.