My aim is to help students not just score well, but also think & relate concepts to realworld science, and develop strong problemsolving skills.

Palak and Zarah discussed population ecology, including telemetry, GPS tracking of animals, population density, carrying capacity, and factors affecting population growth. Zarah reviewed different distribution patterns and survivorship curves. They also touched on wildlife conservation, including culling and captive breeding programs, and will continue with Chapter 6 in the next session.

Palak and Tatiana worked through multiple-choice questions on solution chemistry and chemical kinetics, covering topics like intermolecular forces, colligative properties, and reaction rates. They reviewed concepts related to boiling point, hydrogen bonding, lattice energy, and enzyme kinetics. They plan to continue working through the test questions in the next session.

In their recent biology lesson, Palak and Zarah delved into population dynamics, exploring concepts such as carrying capacity, ecological succession (both primary and secondary), and the distinct characteristics of K-selected and R-selected species. They further examined population growth factors and distribution patterns, applying their understanding to calculation problems involving population growth rate and density. Their upcoming lesson is scheduled to pick up from telemetry.

Palak tutored Shimaa on hydrocarbon nomenclature, a fundamental concept in organic chemistry. Their lesson focused on identifying and naming compounds with double and triple bonds, as well as substituent groups. They worked through several examples from a worksheet, with Palak emphasizing drawing out structural formulas to aid in correct naming. Shimaa completed some practice problems and was assigned to continue working on the remaining questions.

Palak guided a student through a review of nutrient cycles, covering nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycles, and exploring the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within these systems. The student, who attends Rockford University, had previously read about these cycles in their textbook, and together they worked through review questions to solidify understanding. Their next lesson is set to cover biomagnification and an additional chapter.

Palak Jain provided a comprehensive biochemistry lesson to Raniyah Baigum, focusing on the histidine biosynthesis pathway. They explored the ten steps from PRPP to histidine, examining enzyme catalysis and structural changes in detail. Raniyah will prepare an essay explaining the process for Palak to review. A follow-up lesson has been arranged for next week to address further topics relevant to Raniyah's exam.