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Explore the exciting world of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, right here at Seneca Valley! In this episode, we're uncovering the wide range of STEM classes, clubs, and activities available to students, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming STEM Alumni event and STEM fair.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWWhat STEM is and the significant growth in related classes and programs over the yearsThe many ways students can get involved with STEMDetails about Seneca Valley's STEM Alumni event and STEM fairHow STEM skills are preparing students for future careersFor more information about the STEM Alumni event or STEM fair, email Ms. Rebecca Finch at FINCHRS@svsd.net or Ms. Kelly Weston at WESTONKM@svsd.net.SPECIAL GUESTSMs. Kelly Weston, Seneca Valley Senior High School AP Chemistry teacher, Science Department Chair and Sponsor for Science Honor SocietyWith 25 years of teaching experience, including two decades at Seneca Valley, Kelly Weston is a dedicated educator and passionate advocate for science. Currently teaching AP Chemistry, she also serves as the Science Honor Society sponsor and faculty advisor for the PJAS and PRSEF competitions. Her commitment to outreach shines through her organization of elementary STEM activities and mentorship of senior project students as they create their own STEM events. Mrs. Weston loves sharing her enthusiasm for science with learners of all ages, inspiring the next generation of curious minds.Ms. Rebecca Finch, Seneca Valley Senior High School/Anatomy and Molecular Biology TeacherRebecca Finch is in her 32nd year of teaching in the science department of Seneca Valley Senior High School. Throughout her career, she has taught a variety of subjects, including Science and Technology, Horticulture, Biology, Honors Anatomy, and Honors Molecular Biology.  Ms. Finch is also the proud sponsor of the Medical Careers Club, where former STEM students return to engage current students in hands-on career exploration. Additionally, she co-sponsors the Science Honor Society, overseeing both the STEM Fair and annual events featuring STEM alumni. 

MicrowaveIt wasn't deliberate, not really, the impulse instead had struck him, a microburst, waiting for the countdown.The lunchroom buzzed, indifferent, as he opened the door to the cafeteria's microwave and without a glance of the tattered paperback, placed it on glass carousel. The cover? Irrelevant. Closing the door with a refreshing catch, a gift for someone next to find he thought as he walked away with his lunch to his friends. Trailing through the clamor of voices and plastic trays to where his friends sat, slouched and half-lost in the day's decay. He threw his bag on the bench beside him, the weight sagging his shoulder. A bite of stale pasta between lazy banter, remnants of weekend bravado. They had tried to blow up a tennis ball stuffed full with match heads—unsuccessfully, throwing it against the wall again and again until finally one of them in frustration just lit the damn thing. The ball hissed, fizzled into a seething pool of neon green ash, and a plume of black.Bell rang. Lunch dissipated into the folds of doors. Back to class. Statistics, one of the classes he enjoyed. The teacher, grey-bearded and ghostly, murmured like a dying machine, equations bleeding from his lips onto the board. Michael thumbed through the buttons on his TI-82 calculator. Drug Wars. Cocaine was always the better hustle. But even that grew tired. A few days before, a girl had slid him a note during class, asking for help on a quiz. He helped, not for kindness but for the vague promise of future payment, however intangible.Bell rang, class over. He walked to his locker, gathering the familiar weight of his AP Chemistry books. The final B schedule loomed, and he could already smell the off sweet vinegar like lab. But before he could slip into his regular rhythm, a hand clamped down on his shoulder.“Michael - I need you to come to my office.”The voice belonged to the Vice Principal.Tiny ogre of a woman in heels, short hair butch, a belly constrained in the pant grey suit, a squeezed figure of bureaucratic rot and middle age. He sighed, tugging at his own waistband as he followed her down the hall.In her office, she sat across from him, shifting awkwardly in her seat. Her small hands clutched the paperback—that paperback.“So Michael, tell me why you put this in the microwave.” Um. The moment stretched. “I don't know. I just thought it'd be funny.”“Funny? Were you trying to start a fire?”The absurdity jolted him, but only for a second. "What? No, it's just a book. I don't even think microwaves can set them on fire."His mind wandered back to the weekend. The tennis ball. The disappointment of failed destruction. Then further back, to a summer prior when the morning after a sleep over, his two friends and him collected all the spray bottles full of cleaning supplies in the house, and with a lighters fashioned little flame throwers, burned old toys into goo. Laughing over the mess, coughing thru the fumes. Oven cleaner was the best they determined."With everything happening in the world right now, we need to be careful," the Vice Principal's voice intruded, pulling him back to the sterile present. "We need to understand why."“Why what?”He didn't care about the why. The why was always the problem, wasn't it?The night before the flame fueled fun, after dinner, retreating to his friend's room to sleep, his two friends popped a video into the VCR. A borrowed relic of smut—crude and grainy, bodies flickering across the screen in imitation of an unknown life. His two friends started moving their hands under their respective blankets, They had laughed as he on the floor, recoiled. They were animals, degenerates, lost to urges he couldn't—and didn't want—to understand.“F*****s” he spat as left the room. They laughed more as he slammed the door, carried his sleeping bag into the living room downstairs. No way. Tossing the bag on to the couch, he yelled back called them gay as he stomped. They weren't either, just couldn't help themselves they said. The Vice Principal droned on. Something about concern. Something about safety. The book. The fire that could have been but wasn't. She leaned forward, a parody of empathy. "We just don't want anyone to get hurt, you understand?"“But did … anyone get hurt?”“No but—”“Anyway I got to get class.” He started to pick up his bag, started to stand. F**k her he thought. He knew she knew the real threats walked the halls every day, unnoticed and unchecked. The mushroom dealers, the stoners, the chain smokers who lingered in the bathrooms, trading answers to exams like currency, the girls who cut. And yet, here she was, fixating on him. On a book in a microwave.“Thanks Michael, let's just try to think thru how people might take things, I know you are a good kid.” She handed him a slip of paper. "Give this to your teacher. It's an excuse for being late."He took it without a word. Just a few weeks ago, a pair of goth kids dressed in trench coats half the country away killed some jocks. International news. Panic about video games, Doom and Quake, Heavy Metal and Rap, everything was a threat now. People trying to understand. Searching for signs, for explanations, for scapegoats. The school had cancelled an afternoon of classes for an all school meeting, the same ogre standing in front of the bleachers explaining and droning on. Asking if anyone had questions, or something to share. And all they could do was rearrange deck chairs on the sinking ship.He walked through the empty halls, the vinegar like smell of the lab drawing him forward. Maybe today they'd finally throw lithium into water as Mr Allen always had promised.Maybe today there would be fire.// Zero Strike Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets of artificial intelligence with Eashan Kosaraju, a rising junior at Solon High School and the dynamic host of the All Things AI podcast. Discover how Eashan transitioned from a math enthusiast to a computer science aficionado, inspired by the support of exceptional teachers and engaging coursework like AP Chemistry and AP Computer Science. This episode sheds light on how early educational experiences can spark a lifelong passion for technology and AI.In this episode:Real-World AI Applications: Navigate the practical uses of AI, drawing fascinating parallels between the early internet era and today's AI landscape.Impactful Interviews: Hear about Eashan's memorable conversation with Mohan Gulati of thinkrr.ai, who excels at making complex AI topics accessible.Cybersecurity Challenges: Explore pressing issues like phishing and voice recognition scams, and understand the necessity for regulation.Tech Trivia Game: Test your AI knowledge with our exciting trivia segment.In the final segment, we delve into the ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI, focusing on its influence on jobs and education. Eashan introduces revolutionary tools like Khan Academy's Khanmego, and we discuss the mission of Encode Justice, a youth-powered movement advocating for responsible AI. The episode concludes with a heartfelt message about the importance of privacy, transparency, and human-centered AI, particularly during political elections. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that underscores the significance of understanding AI's potential and challenges. Check out more resources with Eashan via Empower with AI, including his mini-lectures.Support the Show.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for AI for Kids. Please follow, rate our show, and share with your family and friends, and even your teachers.Listen, rate, and subscribe! Stay updated with our latest episodes by subscribing to AI for Kids on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more fun and educational content about AI and technology for kids! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like our content, subscribe or feel free to donate to our Patreon here: patreon.com/AiDigiTales

Emma and Will sing about the periodic table! Wait what the... *checks notes*... who wrote these notes... *double checks notes*... this can't be right... *throws out notes*. Emma and Will talk about the May 2024 MMMM puzzle? Yes that sounds much more likely. Spoilers for "Gold-Plated Record" ahead!Links of interest:Muller Monthly Music Meta: https://pmxwords.com/"Gold-Plated Record" by Will Pfadenhauer, Pete Muller, Mack Meller, and Andrew White: https://pmxwords.com/2024-puzzle-5-gold-plated-record/Pete Muller's solution (and cover of the meta answer!) to "Gold-Plated Record": https://pmxwords.com/2024-puzzle-5-gold-plated-record-solution/"Muller Monthly Music Meta, May MMXXIV" on Crossword Fiend: https://crosswordfiend.com/2024/05/12/muller-monthly-music-meta-may-mmxxiv/#more-160108"Gold-Plated Record" discussion on XWord Muggles Forum: https://xword-muggles.com/viewtopic.php?t=2882MMMM on the Washington Post's website: https://www.washingtonpost.com/crossword-puzzles/monthly-music-meta/Other element-al puzzles:"Table Setting" by Evan Birnholz: in the CCCC puzzle pack, information below on how to get that!"Addition Reactions" by Mikey G: https://crosshare.org/crosswords/R6ftkA9uIUyk7hMlhfn3/addition-reactions"AP Chemistry" by Pete Muller & Milo Beckman (WSJ Contest 7/12/2019), Crossword Fiend write-up: https://crosswordfiend.com/2019/07/14/wsj-contest-friday-july-12-2019/"It's Elementary" by Emma Oxford (Universal 8/13/2020), Crossword Fiend write-Up: https://crosswordfiend.com/2020/08/12/thursday-august-13-2020/#unUntitled by Jack Murtagh (NYT 12/10/2020), Crossword Fiend write-up: https://crosswordfiend.com/2020/12/09/thursday-december-10-2020/#ny "A-to-Z Crosswords" Kickstarter from Peter Gordon (live through June 2, 2024):  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petergordonpuzzler/a-to-z-crosswords-2024Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC): crosswordsforcancer.com TO GET ACCESS TO THE CCCC PUZZLE PACK:1. Make a donation (suggested amount $13) to a cancer-related charity.2. Email a copy of your receipt to crosswordsforcancer@gmail.com.3. Receive puzzle pack!4 (optional but encouraged). Tell other people to do steps 1-3.Is anybody reading this? Please confirm.-------------------------------------------Want to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! You can reach Emma at damefoxwords@gmail.com, and you can reach Will at pandorasblockswmc@gmail.com. We may read your letter on a future episode! Podcast hosting by Buzzsprout Music by FASSounds from Pixabay

We've made it to our final episode in our AP science teacher interview series, and I've saved the best for last! When I sent out a survey several months ago, y'all requested to have him make another guest appearance, so here he is, Zach Matson! Teaching AP Chemistry for several decades, he has gained so much experience, knowledge, and tips that are going to help you be successful in teaching in your classroom. Even if you teach another AP science discipline, Zach first shares general tips and advice for any teacher, which revolves around unit exams, practice AP exams, when and how often to use FRQs, and which resources give you the most bang for your buck. As we get further into discussing AP Chemistry content, Zach discusses even more valuable information. He has a wonderful outlook on which content you should cover, how to balance the content, exams, and labs, and still have enough time for review. His ideas and outlook on the life lessons students can get out of the class are refreshing and will help you feel less stressed about the final AP exam. Zach has always been so passionate about his philosophies in teaching and how he delivers content to his students, which is why he has so much to share and offer other AP Chemistry teachers or just teachers in general. There's no question why he's the most requested guest and I know that whatever subject you teach, AP or general, you will be left with a new perspective and ideas to implement in your own classroom!  Resources Mentioned: Adrian Dingle AP Chem Prep BookAP Chemistry Facebook GroupDownload your FREE Classroom Reset ChallengeSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.comFollow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode127

From its humble beginnings in a closet at an OEA Representative Assembly to its evolution into an important resource for all educators across Ohio, there's a lot you probably don't know about the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals, or OASNP. In this episode, OASNP leaders Jené Wilson and Nikki Nadasky offer five surprising facts about the organization within OEA. We also hear from Medina City Teachers Association President David Hamman about how that local was empowered to take the lead in its own professional development, and why this PD Day was such a success for the MCTA's 470 members. GET INVOLVED WITH OASNP | The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals is holding its annual conference April 26-27, 2024, at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center. Click here to register. And, to learn more about the benefits of OASNP membership and to join OASNP by adding just $10 to your dues annually, click here. SEE THE PHOTOS FROM MCTA'S PD DAY | If you'd like to see some of the highlights from the Medina City Teachers Association's recent Professional Development Day, please click here to see MCTA's Facebook post. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Nikki Nadasky, OASNP Acting ChairpersonNikki Nadasky has been a Service and Support Administrator for the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 14 years, as well as Portage County Education Association for Developmental Disabilities union president and acting Chair of OASNP. Prior to acting chair, Nadasky was vice chair and also was the group's secretary. She has worked for 23 years in total serving those with developmental disabilities and has met many wonderful people, for whom she has so much respect.  They have shown Nadasky to live life with perseverance.Jené Wilson, OASNP Immediate Past Chair and Business Manager Jené Wilson was with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 36 years, teaching pre-school and school-age students, and the last ten years as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. She has been actively involved in all levels of Association work since 1974 when her local, the Association of Cuyahoga County Employees for Special Students (ACCESS), went on strike just a few months after she was hired. Since retiring in 2009, she taught at Notre Dame College for nine years and is currently supervising student teachers at Cleveland State. She continues to be active in the association, serving on several statewide and NEOEA committees and as a delegate to NEOEA, OEA, and NEA Rep Assemblies. David Hammon, Medina City Teachers Association President "This is my 31st year teaching, the last 23 years at Medina High School. I teach Honors and AP Chemistry. I have served as the President of the Medina City Teachers Association since February 2017, having previously served in the position of Vice President from 2012-2017. My wife, Christina, is an OEA member and a curriculum coach at Medina High School. I have a daughter in college and a son in high school."Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. Katie's two children are always bringing some sort of illness home from preschool and daycare, which explains Katie's 'under the weather' voice in the interview with David in this episode. She appreciates your patience and good grace while she recovered, and promises to drink a little more hot tea to soothe her sore throat before the next interview.This episode was recorded on February 21 and March 5, 2024.

Brian Markley '89 is the Science Department Chair and teaches AP Chemistry, Freshman Seminar, and The Universe. On this episode of the podcast Brian talks to us about how he began his career as a teacher at Prep, his experiences as the Assistant Wrestling Coach from 2000-2019, and what he enjoys most about teaching at Prep nowadays.

Intelligence opens doors, but it is your communication skills that enable you to walk through them. My guest, Jorge Camacho, taught high school Honors and AP Chemistry for 25 years before starting his own company, Virtually There Teaching, where he develops engaging videos and lessons to help turn Chemistry from a GPA killer to a class rank booster. In this episode we discuss the importance of meeting your audience where they are at, developing self-awareness, and how technology has changed the way we communicate.  I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-camacho-4a4227245/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.comKey Points:The importance of effective communication [00:00:55] Jorge discusses the importance of effective communication in teaching and how it can make or break the learning experience.Developing self-awareness [00:06:52] Jorge talks about the need for teachers to be self-aware and willing to adapt their teaching methods if their message is not resonating with the students.Working through resistance and finding resolution [00:06:05] Jorge emphasizes the importance of being able to work through resistance and find resolution in order to be an effective communicator, especially when dealing with challenging topics or situations.The importance of effective communication [00:10:28] Exploring the significance of relatable content and navigating conflicts in communication.Steps to move through conflicts [00:11:29] Four steps to handle conflicts and frustrations in communication: asking for permission, active listening, validation, and empathy.Skills needed in the workplace [00:18:45] Discussion on the essential communication skills for the future workforce and hiring considerations.The impact of technology on communication [00:20:02] Discussion on how the advent of the iPhone in 2005-2006 changed communication and led to a loss of personal connection.The importance of interpersonal communication skills [00:21:08] Emphasis on the need for effective communication skills, such as asking direct questions and engaging in person-to-person conversations.The need for adaptability in communication [00:22:30] Highlighting the importance of being able to shift and adapt in communication, especially in interpersonal interactions, and the lack of this skill in the incoming workforce.The importance of effective communication [00:30:39] Jorge discusses the importance of effective communication and how personal development work and influential figures like Tony Robbins have shaped his communication style.Adapting communication style [00:32:55] Scott and Jorge talk about the fear of adapting communication style and the importance of focusing on amplifying the message rather than one's image or personality.The role of communication skills in success [00:34:11] Jorge emphasizes the role of communication skills in success, particularly in the information age, where being able to effectively communicate ideas and collaborate with others opens doors to more opportunities. 

This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out at https://jle.vi/pcbway Rem Thompson (  @remthompson  ) been a maker his entire life. Some of his earliest core memories are of working with his grandfather on home improvement projects from building decks to flooring, learning how to safely use tools. The very same grandpa also introduced a love of technology. In high school his AP Chemistry teacher showed the class a documentary on 3D printing and an instant and lasting fascination was born. In this conversation, we talk about the challenges of starting a new 3D Printing YouTube channel. We also hear about some of the clever ways Rem is using his 3D printer to make money on the side. It's a great conversation, full of learning - I hope you enjoy it!

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Tim Murphy to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready for the AP Chemistry exam. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is tested on the AP Chemistry exam? How is the AP Chemistry test scored, and what is a good score? What are the highest priority topics for this exam? How should students prepare for the AP Chemistry exam? What are the best prep materials for AP Chemistry? MEET OUR GUEST Tim Murphy is the owner of Capital Test Prep in Morristown, NJ, offering in-person and virtual individual and small group tutoring. Tim attended Holy Cross for undergrad where he majored in chemistry and economics. He went on to Penn State for grad school to pursue a PhD in chemistry, but enjoyed teaching more than research so he switched over to the college of education to get his masters in curriculum and instruction. He has been doing test prep and teaching high school chemistry since 2009. After years of working for others, he hung his own shingle in 2015. He covers those tests with the capital letters, mainly SAT and ACT, and offers support for high school math and chemistry.  Find Tim at capitaltestprep.com. LINKS AP Chemistry - College Board AP Chem Solutions 5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry 2023 Princeton Review AP Chemistry Premium Prep, 2023: 7 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques RELATED EPISODES COURSE SELECTION FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS THE FUTURE OF AP EXAMS CHOOSING BETWEEN AP AND IB PROGRAMS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Humans are equipped with an innate capacity for spirituality and our brains become more resilient and robust the more we engage with spirituality. This groundbreaking research from Dr. Lisa Miller has enormous implications for the church. Dr. Miller joins our podcast to make a case for why the church is desperately needed today, not just as an antidote to the “diseases of despair,” but also as a key and necessary ingredient for human thriving. From her own personal journey of spiritual awakening to her passionate plea to bring religion back into the public square, Dr. Miller shares insight and inspiration that is not to be missed. Quotations“Sometimes God tells you when there's only one answer and that answer is ‘yes!'” (07:12)“Just as we have two eyes, two ears and a nose, every single baby is born with a capacity for spiritual life” (12:01) (Quote for Graphic)“We can no longer locate diagnosis, suffering, or despair at the level of the individual. This is a culture and climate crisis. Our entire society needs to put our spiritual heart back into the center of who we are.” (23:30)“I feel that our culture at large is in a state of developmental depression. This is the knock at the door for our own spiritual awakening and deepening.” (31:10)“The greatest gift that I wish for my children is not that they ace AP Chemistry, it's that they can develop a sacred relationship through which they find guidance in very unpredictable waters.” (38:56)We discuss:Dr. Miller's ‘aha' moment that led her to study spirituality and the brain (5:23)Key research about the brain not to be missed (9:00)Our capacity of spiritual life is one third innate and two-thirds environmental (14:40)Why we can't throw religion out of the public square (15:50)Dr. Miller's work with the military to integrate spiritual life into the armed forces (19:30)The impact of spiritual decline on the mental well-being of our youth (21:30)The path forward out of the epidemic of despair among young people (26:20)Research insights about the impact of spirituality on children and young people (36:38)We are all born with the ability to see and know God (42:30)About Lisa MillerLisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain, and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the founder and director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Dr. Miller has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals in leading journals such as The American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is also Editor of the Oxford Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality and Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of Spirituality in Clinical Practice.Show NotesLisa Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University and Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute...

Wouldn't it be nice to get some honest insights and tips from an amazing chemistry teacher with an INSANE amount of experience? Lucky for us, my high school chemistry teacher is joining me today to do just that! Zach Matson is sharing the great insight and knowledge he has gained in his 20+ years of teaching. We cover a little bit of everything and you are definitely going to walk away with some great tips and feeling more encouraged to take on whatever is thrown your way! In this episode, we are covering everything from what Zach wished he knew his first years teaching to AP Chemistry tips. Zach is sharing his background and how he got into teaching, his advice for new chemistry teachers and what he wished he did differently his first few years teaching, the importance of building rapport for classroom management, tips for doing demos and implementing lab days, and so much more! Zach Matson has been teaching since 2001 and is  certified in secondary chemistry, physics, and mathematics. He holds a BS in Chemistry, a BA in Spanish, a BA in Computer Science, an M.Ed from Valparaiso University, and an M.S. in Engineering. He has spent the past 19 years teaching all levels of chemistry in Lexington, Kentucky. If you're interested in checking out some of the videos Zach mentioned, you can find them on his YouTube channel. Resources:  Matson Chemistry YouTube channel Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge. Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Check out the show notes for all resources mentioned in this episode: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode35

In this episode, Mark talks with Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz about her experience finding modeling instruction as a veteran teacher, about shifting to standards-based grading, and about her Ph.D. research into improving student outcomes through modeling instruction. Guests Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz has been a high school science educator for more than 23 years, teaching various science courses in Ohio including Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, Earth Science, and Chemistry. Currently, she teaches Chemistry and AP Chemistry at Ottawa Hills High School in Toledo Ohio. She began using Modeling Instruction in 2011 after taking a workshop at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She earned her doctorate in education in 2019 from Bowling Green State University. https://www.facebook.com/ggajewicz (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/gkreischergajewicz (Instagram) | https://www.twitter.com/ggajewicz (Twitter) Highlights [25:50] Dr. Gloria Kreischer Gajewicz: "a lot of our content knowledge as science teachers really comes from our training at the university level as an undergrad. The trick is then how do we take that content knowledge and turn that into something that's understandable for our students." Resources Download Transcript https://sciencemodelingtalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SMT-Ep34-GloriaKreischer-Transcript.pdf (Ep 34 Transcript)

Leila and Julia Eshaghpour are identical twins. They were both in my AP Chemistry class together back in 2016. They are hilarious, self-reflective, genuine, and unique young women. We talk about what each of their lives has been like growing up with a mirror image of herself. We dive into topics that identical twins have unique insight into, like comparisons, jealousy, boy drama, separation anxiety, and so much more. Things got emotional when we spoke about when one of their friends—who was also a twin—passed away tragically, and how that impacted their outlooks ever since. The spirit of the trialogue flowed perfectly between fun and light to emotional and authentic. This conversation will teach you a lot of the nuances of what it's like to be a twin, and by the time you're done listening, you'll realize it put a huge smile on your face too!

Move along, nothing to see here...just two cheeseball dads talking shop. And by talking shop, we mean everything from trying to set their own Guinness World Record to the Super Bowl to making wine and even science (yes, the do-gooder dads know some science). Take that, George's 12th grade AP Chemistry teacher that told him to pay more attention in class! Join Dave and George as they journey, once again, towards nothing in particular! Hosted by "the do-gooder dads" Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos. Check out the article we mentioned from Fatherly about "The Father Effect" here: https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/science-benefits-of-fatherhood-dads-father-effect/ Show ideas? Pitches for bits? Submitting segments? Reach out to us through any of the following: Email us at dadjokes@overmydadbodcast.com Leave a message on our hotline 888-749-5188 DM us on any of our social profiles: IG: https://www.instagram.com/overmydadbodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overmydadbodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/overmydadbodcst Visit http://overmydadbodcast.com for more show info and to download/stream the podcast. Listen, Subscribe, Review and share on all podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-my-dad-bod-cast/id1561268160 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nMRhz2XEwrkmsxrjqqyKc Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL292ZXJteWRhZGJvZGNhc3QvZmVlZC54bWw Podbean: https://overmydadbodcast.podbean.com Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/329dafd8-133b-49bd-babc-24164ee36335 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/80433620/ TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy-Podcasts/Over-My-Dad-Bod-(cast)-p1420964/ Subscribe to The Over My Dad Bod (cast) Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every other Wednesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-my-dad-bod-cast/id1561268160 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/overmydadbodcast  

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1627360/episodes/10102402In this episode, Ryan Blodgett and Dan Bloss speak on the AP Chemistry exam and go over some best practices for studying and taking the exam.  Listen for expert tips and tricks on how to maximize your score on the AP Chemistry exam in 2022. 

All hydrohalic acids, but hydrofluoric acid, are strong acids. Why is that (0:31)? Strong acids fully dissociate and have a large Ka, weak acids only dissociate to a small percentage (1:20). When looking at strength, we are comparing the stability of the conjugate acid/base pair partners (2:00). For binary acids across a period (2:37) as well as down a group (3:09) electronegativity determines acid strength. For oxyacids, we can compare acids with different numbers of oxygen atoms, which affects the inductive effect, as well as resonance structures (4:58). We can also discuss acid strength across a period (6:44) and down a group (7:34). Bases are proton acceptors. Common bases are conjugate bases of weak acids, like carboxylic acids, and amines (7:53).Question of the Day: Acid A has a Ka = 3.5 x 10-8, acid B has a Ka = 1.2 x 10-2. Which acid is HClO, which one is HClO2?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2022 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

The FRQ questions on the AP exam often combine content from two or three different units. In today's episode, we are emphasizing questions that require knowledge and skills from Unit 7: Equilibrium. You will rarely find an FRQ that solely focuses on Unit 7, since it lays the foundation for Unit 8, acids and bases as well as parts of Unit 9, Application of Thermodynamics. It also links back to concepts from earlier units, like gas laws. The questions we are using today are online accessible. Our suggestion: Answer the questions yourself and then listen to this episode to hear the explanations, as well as do's and don'ts for answering questions of Unit 7. We will review 2016 - Question 6, 2015 - Question 4 and 2014 - Question 4. These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2022 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

This episode is an application of earlier discussed concepts. In episode 33 we talked about disruptions affecting equilibrium: concentration, temperature and pressure. In episode 34, solubility equilibria, we talked about the dissolution of a salt. In this episode we set our focus a bit differently: We look at environmental factors, like pH or other dissolved ions and how they affect the dissolution of a salt. pH was a concept introduced in Unit 4 with more in depth coverage in unit 8 It's all connected. So, let's recap the recaps that lay the foundation for this episode, then introduce the new concepts and dive into how these factors affect the dissolution of a salt.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Unit 6 is all about the big idea Energy (0:46). Episode 59 discusses the questions 2021 - Question 4, 2017 - Question 5 and 2013 - Question 3. These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board.Question 4 of the 2021 exam starts with our favorite equation: mcAT (1:34). In part b) you calculate the mass of iron and in part (c) discuss the effect of doubling the mass of iron on the maximum temperature. Question 5 of the 2017 looks at similar concepts, but it is a combustion reaction (3:40). It starts again with calculating the magnitude of heat energy and using mcAT. In part (b) we calculate how much energy 1 mole of 2-propanol would release. Part (c) asks about the effect of having a water/propanol mixture on the final temperature. Question 3 of the 2013 exam starts with stoichiometry - identifying the limiting reactant (5:30) and in part (b) the inconsistent trial. In (c) we are using again mCAT for our calculations. (D) and (e) have us calculate the enthalpy - in d) using experimental data, in (e) as enthalpy of formation. In (f) we are provided with an explanation for the discrepancy between (d) and (e) and are asked to explain if that could be the reason.Today's Question of the day is about Enthalpy. How do we calculate the enthalpy using bond enthalpies?A. bonds broken - bonds formed B. bonds formed - bonds broken C. bonds broken + bonds formed D. bonds formed + bonds brokenThank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Ionic / Covalent Bonds and stuff

We are taking a closer look at what happens when hot water is cooled down or ice is heating up (0:30).After a brief review of the terminology of phase changes (1:11) we are taking a closer look at the particles in solid, liquids and gases (1:29). Focusing on the energy component of phase changes, we are describing the five segments of a heating curve (2:22). In segments where the temperature increases with increasing heat added, we are increasing the particle motion and can calculate the heat added using mCΔT (3:26). In segments where the temperature is not increased, the energy added is used to overcome the intermolecular forces. For these segments we use the enthalpies of fusion and vaporization to calculate the heat added (5:54). The episode closes with three important reminders about the heat of vaporization, the magnitude of enthalpies for a cooling curve and a reminder about the units for the calculations (6:26).Question: Which of the following substances would have the greatest enthalpy of fusion?A. methane (CH4) B. acetic acid (CH3COOH) C. ethanol (C2H5OH)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

No matter what you teach - from kindergarten to AP Chemistry - time is something we teachers all seem to have too little of.  We're all living minute to minute, just dealing with what's in front of us.  So how do you find time for your side hustle when you're already stretched thin? Well… You don't. Time isn't just going to magically appear in your crazy schedule. You have to make the time.  If that sounds impossible, stay with me. When I first started blogging in 2012, I was a 24/7 teacher. I ate, slept, and breathed teaching. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about my students, I spent my evenings planning, and tweaking, and making worksheets… and I was exhausted. How in the world was I going to add the responsibilities that come along with blogging on top of what I was already doing? Sound familiar? Here's the good news. I didn't. What I did was this:  Decided that my blog was a priority Set a realistic schedule for when I was going to work on it Planned my time  Focused on one thing at a time Stayed ahead of my business tasks (as much as I could) Did something for my business every. single. day.  You may be thinking, “Sure that sounds great… but what about all those teaching responsibilities?” Funny thing, that.  Once I set 8pm as my business-only time, I still got my lessons done. I still had stuff for my students to work on. I still had grades in the gradebook. I was still prepared for PPTs and 504 meetings…  And I stopped waking up at 3am worried about whether or not my directions were clear or wondering if “that kid” was going to derail my plans. (Of course, I still sometimes wake up worried about a student, but that's part of being a caring person.) I was still a good teacher! In fact, I think I got better when I wasn't a 24/7 teacher. So let's dive into the 6 things you can do to make your blog a priority. Make a decision.   Is blog a hobby or a business?   A hobby is something you do solely for fun, with no expectations on the outcome. You don't have to make time for a hobby. You can do it whenever you want.  I never had any luck taking up hobbies when I was a 24/7 teacher. I tried many - painting, guitar, kickboxing - but after I bought all the supplies and had a few days of enthusiastic participation, I'd inevitably allow my 24/7-teacher-brain to take over and tell me I don't have time to paint, or practice, or kick butt. A business is a commitment. To you and your audience. And most importantly, a business makes money. That distinction is what allowed me to make the mental shift needed to step away from being a 24/7 teacher and stop making excuses. If you want it to be a business, and you'd like your business to make money, you need to begin this process with the attitude of a business owner.  That attitude adjustment will have a big impact on how you manage your time. Be realistic.   I work full time, help my husband with his business, and I'm the kind of mom who likes to spend time with her kid, so the times of day I can write and build my business are limited.   Because of these constraints, I may not be able to do as much as others.  And that's okay! I've still built a successful business without spending hours a day on it. Look realistically at how much time you have and start small. If you can only spend 30 minutes a day on your blog, that's fine. Doing something well is always better than doing something more.   And by being realistic, you're much more likely to stick to the schedule you make. Have a plan.   If you don't have a way to organize and plan your time, you will waste a lot of it.  You can find planners on Amazon,  or make your own.  Bullet journals are great for this because you can customize them.  I'm also a BIG fan of Trello.  The important thing is to have a plan and follow it.  This will keep you focused, show you your progress, and help you see the big picture of your business.   Tip: You don't need to plan out every second.  Something as simple as a weekly list and daily dedicated time to work on it is okay.  Don't waste all your time planning or you'll never get to the doing. One thing at a time.  Personally, I like to focus on one thing at a time, then move on to the next.  Others like to batch their tasks, perhaps writing several blog posts at once, then creating all the graphics, for all the posts, then scheduling everything.  Neither is wrong, as long as you're giving the task you're working on your full attention.   Turn off the tv, switch off your phone, and go to a place where you won't be distracted.  There are lots of cheap or free tools you can use to boost your productivity.   Have you ever read an email from someone who was clearly distracted when they wrote it?  That's not how you want your business to come across. Whether you're selling products, services, or just the information you provide, your audience and customers deserve posts that are well thought out, carefully composed, and written with their needs in mind. It's hard to do that when you're trying to help your kids with homework, cook dinner, and buy goodies to keep in your class treasure chest while you're trying to write.   If your side hustle is a priority you will probably have to make sacrifices to make it work.  And that may mean you aren't always up on the latest episode of the latest show. Stay ahead of your tasks.   I try to have posts scheduled 2 weeks out. (I do not always succeed.)  This way if something comes up – like if you have to spend the  whole night cleaning up dog/cat/kid mess – you can handle it without interrupting your blog schedule.   I also use a scheduler to get my social media posts up without my constant attention. This is a huge time saver - not to mention, being on Facebook all day while I'm teaching is frowned upon - and it lets me be present without being present.  Of course, this means I have to have my social posts prepped and ready to go at least a week ahead so I can schedule them. Staying ahead also means that you can make adjustments on the fly.  One time I created a series of posts to share once a month.  When the original post became popular and gained unexpected attention, I simply adjusted my schedule to publish the follow up sooner to take advantage of the influx of new readers.   Having tasks ahead of time also means that you can take the time to look at the big picture instead of just rushing from one thing to the next, always in crisis mode. Accomplish something for your business every day.   Even on my busiest days  I check something off my to-do list.  It might not be everything I want to do, but I will do something.   When you decide to take a day off, it's really easy for a day off to become 2 days, then a week, and before you know it you're behind and have to rush just to get back on track, or you just give up.   Running a business is a habit, like exercise.  Until it's part of who you are, you have to work to stick with it.  No excuses. Having a blog is fun – at least it should be – but it's also work.  If you just wait for a free moment to magically open up in your schedule you're never going to get to it.   You're not going to find time.  You have to make time.  You have to decide that your business is worth giving up something else for.  Set realistic goals and make a plan.  Check off 1 item at a time, but do something every day.  No matter what. Grab your free copy of 5 Steps to Start Your Blog Today here!

Unit 5 is often a stand alone unit and offers a unique perspective on reactions. Episode 57 discusses the questions 2010B - Question 6 and 2019 - Question 6. These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board (0:44).Question 6 of the 2010B exam focuses on the synthesis of hydrogen chloride from its elements (1:33). We are asked to determine the order of reaction for both reactants and justify the answer.Question 6 of the 2019 exam looks at a decomposition reaction and the data collected is graphed in three graphs. We can use the graphs to identify the reaction as second order with respect to nitrogen dioxide and write the rate law. In part c we have two possible mechanisms, and have to determine if they are both consistent with the rate law. The first mechanism has a slow first step, the second mechanism has a slow second step and therefore requires substitution in the justification (7:43).Question: What is the order of ALL half-life reactions on the AP Chemistry exam? A. zeroth order B. first order C. second orderThank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

An AP Chemistry classic experiment for concentration changes over time is determining the rate law of fading Crystal Violet. (1:07) If the reaction is zero order, the plot of our concentration of our reactant vs time is linear. (2:51) If the reaction is first order with respect to our crystal violet, a plot of the natural log of the concentration of the reactant vs time will be linear. (3:17) If the reaction is second order with respect to crystal violet, a plot of 1 over concentration vs time will be linear. (3:45) We can use the graph and determine k as follows: for zeroth and first order k equals - slope and for second order reactions k = slope. (5:03) Integrated rate laws can be used to calculate the concentration after a specific amount of time or to determine how long a reaction has to run to get a specific concentration. A specific application of the rate laws is half-life. In AP Chemistry, half-life is always a first-order reaction. (6:15)Question: If you have a reaction with a half-life of 4 days and an initial concentration of 0.1M, what fraction will be left after 20 days? (8:30)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Unit for is a mix of foundational skills, like stoichiometry, and an introduction to later topics (0:32). The questions in this episode are: 2018 - Question 3 d) through i) and 2014 - Question 1 a) - f).These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board (1:32). 2018 starts with three questions from a different unit. Part d) asks for a redox reaction (2:05). In part e) you are asked to calculate the concentration of iron(ii)plus in the solution (2:36) and in f) to discuss lab equipment (3:58). G) and i) refer to a second experiment involving iron impurities (4:39) and the effect of incomplete oxidation (5:34). Question 1 from 2014 is a gravimetric analysis with the goal of determining the iodide content in a potassium iodide tablet (7:00). Therefore we write the net-ionic equation (7:22), reflect on our data (7:52) and ion concentrations (8:06) before we calculate the number of moles of precipitate (8:23) and percentage iodide (8:53). Part f) concludes with a question about a potential error (9:38).Question: True or false: You MUST indicate the state of matter in parentheses in your balanced chemical equation, even if not asked for it.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

The FRQs discussed in this episode are the question 4s from the 2019, 2018 and 2017 AP Exam. These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board (0:23).Question 4 of the 2018 exam focuses on comparing the IMFs of CS2 and COS, asking you to explain why CS2 has a higher boiling point (1:48). The second part has you calculate the pressure of CS2 using the ideal gas law (3:11). In question 4 of the 2019 exam you describe the effect of raising the temperature on the motion of the CO2 particles connecting temperature and particle speed (4:09). In part b you calculate the new pressure under constant volume (4:59), in part c) you describe why the pressure increases (6:35) and in part d you compare an ideal and a real gas (7:19). Question 4 of the 2017 exam focuses in Chromatography, identifying the least polar dye by discussing the interactions between dye and solvent/paper (8:29) as well as identifying an unknown by comparing how far the dye travelled (9:05).Today's Question of the day is about FRQ Questions.True or false: The term “van-der-Waals” forces can be used instead of London Dispersion Forces.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Coffee needs to be “just right” and we can tell how strong it is by the color (0:30). We can use the color to determine concentration also in Chemistry (1:09). The color we see is determined by the wavelength an object reflects, while absorbing all other colors (1:23).The Beer-Lambert Law absorbance to molar absorptivity, path length and concentration (2:08). In AP Chemistry, the molar absorptivity and path length are held constant, therefore absorbance is directly proportional to concentration (2:28).Experimentally, we measure absorbance using spectrophotometers (4:41). To determine the concentration of, for example, blue dye in a sports drink, we have to create a calibration curve using solutions with known concentration and measuring the absorbance (5:35). We can then use the graph and a measurement of absorbance of the sports drink to determine the concentration (6:16).In which of the following examples could you use spectroscopy and the Beer-Lambert law to determine the concentration?A. Determination of bilirubin in blood plasma samples. B. Determination of colorless zinc(II) nitrate in a sample. C. Determination of ethanol (drinking alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. D. Determination of isopropyl in hand sanitizer.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Patrick Matous is a Biomedical Sciences Academy teacher at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. Matous has taught for more than twenty years, including AP Biology, AP Environmental Science and AP Chemistry.  In addition to teaching College Board courses he has had the opportunity to teach International Baccalaureate classes. Matous has also coached boys and girls cross country, track, and girls basketball. Coaching gave Mr. Matous the experience of working with students in an environment different from that of his classroom. Matous has enjoyed working hard with his peers and students to learn and understand the ever-changing world of biology. He takes his job seriously and works diligently to help students recognize their passion and  potential. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Lessons from the Field - Episode 48 Duration: 00:33:16 Guests: McCallum High School Science Teachers: Elise Baughman and Jace Klein Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Elise Baughman teaches AP Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Scientific Research & Design at McCallum High School. She is also the Campus Innovation Connector and Assistant Tennis Coach. When she isn't at school Elise enjoys golfing, playing tennis, and spending time with her dogs outside. Jace Klein is a new teacher currently working through his first year at AISD and to the career overall. He is a graduate from UT Austin where he majored in Biology with a certificate focus on online education in a rural school setting. He is a chemistry and anatomy & physiology teacher at McCallum high school. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL During this episode, we discuss: [2:15] CONNECT Teacher Induction Program Welcome Week; [7:33] The start of school; [11:12] The science curriculum and new hires [14:01] What do you wish you had known? [19:52] An exciting part of the work [23:27] A piece of advice Interested in Being a Guest? Complete this form!

Teachers wish students would always behave ideal, but in reality life happens and it gets messy (0:32). The same is true for gases: There is a difference between real and ideal gases (1:12). The Ideal Gas Law assumes that particles don't experience intermolecular forces nor that they take up volume (1:34). But real gases do and this leads to deviations from the Ideal Gas Law, especially under high pressure and close to condensing (2:00). Under low temperatures, intermolecular forces become more and more significant (2:41), leading to a lower pressure of a real gas compared to an ideal gas (3:30). This is enhanced by the strength of intermolecular forces and therefore their polarity (4:36). Because particles do have volume, the usable space is less in a real gas than an ideal gas (5:12). Therefore at high pressures the volume of a real gas is larger than the volume of ideal gases (5:32).Which molecule would have the least deviation from the Ideal Gas Law?A. CH4 B. Ne C. H2O D. Cl2Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Sitting in your room, you might have salted peanuts as a snack, a pencil, tea with sugar and you listen to this episode with earphones in (0:31). Sodium chloride, sugar, graphite and copper represent four types of solids. Sodium chloride is an ionic solid with low vapor pressure, high melting points and high boiling points, because of the strong attractive forces. Sugar is a molecular compound with low melting points due to weak IMFs (1:22). Graphite is an example of a network covalent solid (5:29), which generally have high melting points. Copper is representative of a metallic solid, which are good conductors of heat (6:44), ductile and malleable (7:06). Homogenous mixtures of metals are alloys (7:21).Which of the following could be the identity of a solid that exhibits the following properties: it melts at 2973°C; it doesn't conduct electricity as a solid nor as a liquid.A. ionic B. covalent C. covalent network D. metallicThank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

The FRQs discussed in this episode are 2008 - Question 2 and 5 as well as 2019 question 5. These are released FRQs from previous exams and copyright of the College Board (0:22).Question 2 of the 2008 focuses on the experimental approaches, first the determination of the formula of a hydrate (2:06) and then gravimetric analysis (3:33). Question 5 of the 2008 exam starts with questions about ionization energies for fluorine in comparison with oxygen and xenon. The second part of the question asks for Lewis Diagrams of xenon compounds (7:59), the geometric shape (8:25) as well as hybridization (8:35) and polarity (8:55).Question 5 of the 2019 exam provides a PES spectrum, which you will use to determine the electron configuration and identity of the element (9:08) and asks you to calculate the wavelength needed to remove an electron from the valence shell (10:01).True or false: I have to answer the FRQ Questions from 1 to 7 as well as a through last letter in order.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Lewis Diagrams give us information about the arrangement and bond order of compounds (0:23). There are four steps to write Lewis Structure: 1) Sum up available valence electrons (1:16), 2) write symbols and connect them with a single bond (1:57), 3) complete the octet for surrounding atoms (2:27), and 4) add remaining electrons as lone pairs on central atom (2:48).Some elements, like hydrogen, boron and beryllium as well as elements in Period 3 and beyond are exceptions to the octet rule (3:24). Formal charges can be used to determine the best Lewis Structure (5:15). In our episode we discuss calculating the formal charge for two possible structures of CO2 (6:07).Which two elements will never be in the center of a Lewis Structure?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Do you have your own bathroom? Then you might be familiar with soap scum, which is the result of a combination of having hard water and soap (0:44). To determine how hard water is, we can use gravimetric analysis, which is an experimental procedure used to determine the amount of a substance, for example an ion, by precipitating it from an aqueous solution (1:25). Basing off of the solubility rules (1:45), the episode describes the steps to precipitate the calcium carbonate with sodium carbonate (3:05) and briefly discusses how to calculate the water hardness (5:08) and calcium ion concentration (5:38). Experimental errors described in the episode discuss how the yield can be higher or lower than expected (6:01).Question: Why does the sodium carbonate have to be in excess?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

In the teaser episode for this upcoming 2021-2022 season of the Share Chair podcast, 4 students from Fruitport High School talk about their year in an AP Chemistry class they all took. They also look towards the future and talk about their upcoming senior year. Learn more about Angelina, Zach, Ryan, and Katie in this week's teaser episode of the Share Chair podcast and be sure to look for more episodes in the next week.

Switching glucose and formaldehyde would be really bad (0:42)! So let's make sure we know the difference between empirical and molecular formulas! Our episode starts with a definition of empirical formulas (1:20) and the comparison of ionic and molecular compounds (1:49). It briefly recaps the significance of a chemical formula (2:16) and then recaps the steps to calculate an empirical formula using glucose as an example (2:50). But what if you do not have a whole-number ratio right away (5:30) and how do you go from Empirical to Molecular Formula (6:14)? One specific type of calculation is the combustion analysis (7:11).Question: What is the first step, if I have given grams of elements as part of the substance instead of % composition?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Josh Kam is one of the reasons ‘High School Matters' exists. Josh was in my AP Chemistry class during his junior year of high school back in 2007. That year was the onset of a student-teacher relationship that was more of a friendship than anything else. Josh has asked me for guidance during various stages of his life, but I think the process gave me guidance of my own. He decided to flip the script on me in this episode and asked me a lot of questions. The result was a fun conversation that reveals information about me, him, and the origin of this podcast.

AMDG. Today, voice of experience and mother of four Kolbe graduates Louise Deal visits with Bonnie and Hope about homeschooling with space for life to happen. She shares how she and her husband, who both have engineering backgrounds, chose Kolbe for their children and where those children are now, including one who is a Ph.D. student in robotics and another who is a Ph.D. student in philosophy. Mrs. Deal describes how her family organized their homeschooling days, how the days differed when her children were different ages, and how she found Kolbe both rigorous and adaptable. The group also discusses why classical education is particularly important for students planning to go into STEM fields, the importance of focus on basic concepts and abstract thought, and the anchors of both family traditions and seeking support from others.  During the conversation, Mrs. Deal discusses the merits of AP coursework. She sent along this note of clarification after recording: “Learning the content of an honors or AP Chemistry, Physics and/or Calculus course is great preparation for college STEM, but taking an AP exam and trying to get college credit for it is not. If [parents] want to get a jump on college credits with a high-achieving student, it would be better to just take an online or in-person local course from an actual, accredited college that would transfer to the college [the student] plan[s] to attend.  That would need to be verified ahead of time, so if [parents] don't know where [their] child will be going to college there would be some risk of the course not being accepted.”  Have a question or suggestion for the Kolbecast team? Drop us a line at podcast@kolbe.org. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app for effortless episode delivery or find the Kolbecast on YouTube. 

The episode discusses and compares the structure of the two exam formats: the paper exams in May and the digital exam in June (0:50). Differences between the administration of the digital exam and paper exam are described (1:11), especially the calculator policies (2:16). We are taking a quick look at timing, which is the same for the paper exam and the digital exam (4:26). Your last episode of the season ends with a quick recap of test taking tips for multiple-choice questions (4:57) as well as free-response questions (5:33). Good luck everyone!Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

The FRQ section has 3 long and 4 short question sets which you will have 105 minutes to complete (0:52). Past free response questions are available on the College Board website. (1:32) Make sure you carefully read the question and answer directly with precise language. (2:59) For calculations, make sure you show all your work, use units throughout and report your answer with the correct number of significant figures. (6:16)True or False: You are not allowed to bring a highlighter to mark information in the exam booklet.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

You’ve made it through the year! Let’s hone our Multiple Choice skills to make sure we can show off our knowledge and skills! Our episode starts by discussing pacing: The multiple choice section consists of 60 questions within 90 minutes (0:54). Then we are taking a closer look at strategies: using the process of elimination (2:09), carefully reading and circling key information (2:47), mental math and estimations (4:20), and most importantly: practice, practice, practice (5:04).How many Multiple-Choice questions will be on the 2021 digital exam?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Our listener’s choice recaps three topics: (R)ICE tables, titrations and buffers. We start with the RICE table - what does it actually stand for? (0:49). RICE tables are best explained with an example. In our case: The reaction of gaseous hydrogen with gaseous chlorine to form gaseous hydrogen chloride - a reaction that has a K = 49. And we are calculating the concentrations at equilibrium (1:44)! Two important tips for RICE tables: (1) practice, practice, practice; (2) make assumptions (4:09).Our next two topics are connected: titrations and buffers. We start with the titration of a strong acid/strong base and discuss the calculation of the pH at several points along the titration curve (6:01). Our second example is the titration of a weak acid with a strong base. Again, we discuss the pH calculations along the titration curve, but then focus on buffers, which are formed when the weak acid is partially neutralized (7:29). The episode defines buffers and describes how they work (8:00). Moving along the titration curve, we discuss the calculations for buffers and the midway point of the titration (9:18), the calculations at equivalence point (10:03) and beyond the equivalence point.Question: What will be the approximate pH of an equimolar solution of NH3 and HCl?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Have you ever built a lemon battery? How do they work? (0:32). We are distinguishing between two types of electrochemical cells: galvanic, also called voltaic cells, and electrolytic cells (1:05). Both cells have an anode, where the oxidation takes place, and a cathode, where the reduction occurs. (2:01). But where are the differences? Our episode describes the set-up of a galvanic cell (4:25) as well as electrolytic cell (5:09) and the function of all components.Question: What metal (oxide) is used in common household batteries?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

In this episode, Marks Education Tutoring Division Managing Director Nitin Sawney speaks to Dan Bloss (Director the Virginia Office of Marks Education) about studying for the AP Chemistry exam.Linkshttps://markseducation.com/preparing-2021-ap-chemistry-exam/https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-chemistry/examhttps://markseducation.com/

Our episode starts with a clarification of using the terms thermodynamically favored vs spontaneous (1:19). To determine if a reaction is thermodynamically favored, we calculate Gibbs Free Energy using the Gibbs Free Energy of formation (2:45). Taking a closer look at Gibbs Free Energy we relate it to enthalpy and entropy and look at four different situations: exothermic and increase in entropy as well as endothermic and decrease in entropy don’t require calculations (3:37). But what if I have a reaction that is endothermic but increases entropy (5:46) or a reaction that is exothermic and decreases entropy (6:36)? We have to take the temperature into account!Question: What is the standard state for a solution in terms of concentration?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Click, click, click - you picture has been taken! Our episode starts with describing entropy with respect to the dispersal of matter and compares it to the snapshots or microstates (0:30). The phase changes are examples of increases of dispersal of matter (1:06). Entropy can also be defined as an increase of the dispersal of energy and therefore we tie it to KMT (3:50). The change in entropy can be calculated by subtracting the sum of the entropy of the reactants from the sum of the entropy of products (4:53).Question: What is the sign of ΔSo for the formation of NaCl from its elements?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Buffers are a common term in the english language, but what do they mean in Chemistry (0:39)? Episode 38 describes the chemical set up of buffers (1:31) and takes a closer look at how the buffer works on a particle level (2:03). To calculate the pH of a buffer the episode describes the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation (3:04). Using the theme of equal concentration of conjugate acid/base pair, two approaches to prepare a buffer solution are described (5:39) and the concept of buffer capacity is being discussed (6:36).Question: How does a smaller concentration of conjugate base than weak acid affect the pH of a buffer?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Acid-base titrations are an experimental approach to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base (0:56). Your episode starts by introducing the terms analyte and titrant (1:49) and looks at two examples: In the first example, we are titrating a strong acid with a strong base (2:03). We describe the shape of the titration curve (2:14) and define equivalence point (2:44), the point at which the number of moles of titrant and number of moles of analyte are the same. Using the equivalence point, we can calculate the molarity of the unknown analyte (3:03). The second example outlines the titration of a weak acid with a strong base (4:26) and describes why the equivalence point is at a pH higher than 7 (5:19). It also discusses the half-equivalence point (6:00), which can be used to determine the pKa of the weak acid.Question: How many equivalence points will the titration curve of a diprotic acid show?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

We are starting with a recap of episode 35 and are defining acids and bases and their connection to pH and pOH (1:02). Taking a closer look at the pH scale, our episode discusses the use of logarithm for pH and pOH (1:53). This lays the foundation for the calculation of pH and pOH for strong acids and bases. For weak acids and bases the episode draws the connection back to equilibrium and introduces the acid/base ionization constant (3:10), which is needed together with the initial concentrations to calculate the pH of a weak acid/base (6:08).Question: You have a 0.1 M sulfurous acid solution. If at equilibrium you have a [H+] = 8.4 x 10-3 M, what is the percent ionization?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Chemistry Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE