States of Matter by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > Physics > Matter >. States of Matter. by Ron Kurtus (updated 8 February 2022) There are three major states or phases of matter: solid, liquid, gas.These states describe distinct physical characteristics of the material and are a …
Become a Success in Life by Ron Kurtus
Lessons on how to become successful in your endeavors in life. Become a Success in Life. by Ron Kurtus (updated 3 May 2023) Do you dream of having an enjoyable life that is perhaps productive and successful? Many people have such a goal, but it …
PGA Tour Champions Q-School: 78 golfers vying for a tour …
The PGA Tour Champions is already one of the most difficult tours to keep status …
Mixtures by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > Physical Science > Chemistry >. Mixtures. by Ron Kurtus (revised 13 January 2006) A mixture is the blending of two or more dissimilar substances.. A major characteristic of mixtures is that the materials do not chemically combine. Mixtures can be divided into those that are evenly distributed (homogeneous) and those that aren't …
How to get a Texas Real Estate License | Champions School
Step 2: Create an Account in TREC's 'My License' System. Submit Online Application and Course Certificates for an Inactive License. Once you have completed your courses with Champions School of Real Estate, gather your course completion certificates and go to, click on "Real Estate Sales Agent" in the "Become Licensed" dropdown menu at the top of the …
Understanding Excellence by Ron Kurtus
Understanding Personal Excellence. by Ron Kurtus (unpdated 16 March 2023) Personal excellence means that you are striving for excellence in what you do in your life. It means that you do your best to achieve the requirements of the task, resulting in satisfied customers or supervisors and the good feeling of pride in your work.
Basics of Static Electricity
SfC Home > Physics > Electricity > Static Electricity >. Basics of Static Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material. Static electricity is usually created when materials are pulled apart or rubbed together, causing positive (+) charges to collect on one material and negative …
Having Good Health by Ron Kurtus
Having Good Health. by Ron Kurtus (updated 17 March 2023) Do you want to have good health?Just about everyone does, especially those who have physical health problems.
Classifications of Magnetic Materials
Ferromagnetic materials. Ferromagnetic materials are strongly attracted by a magnetic force. The elements iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co) and gadolinium (Gd) are such materials.(See the Periodic Table in the Chemistry section for more information on the elements.The reasons these metals are strongly attracted are because their individual atoms …
Understanding Physical Science by Ron Kurtus
Understanding Physical Science. by Ron Kurtus (updated 17 March 2023) Physical Science consists of the studies of Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science (coming soon). It is concerned with physical properties of objects, as opposed to the study of the characteristics of living things, as done in the Life Sciences.. I'm Ron Kurtus, and I've always …
Electromagnetic Devices by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > Physics > Magnetism >. Electromagnetic Devices. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) Electromagnets are used in a number of everyday devices.. One useful characteristic of an electromagnet is the fact that you can vary its magnetic force by changing the amount and direction of the current going through the coils or windings around it.
School for Champions Concept by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > About the SfC >. School for Champions Concept. by Ron Kurtus (updated 31 May 2023) I started the School for Champions as to attempt to solve the need for basic understanding of various educational topics, the need for improved attitudes and character among learners, and the need for ways to apply education to school, work and life.. This online …
Structure of the Atom
SfC Home > Physics > Matter >. Structure of the Atom. by Ron Kurtus (updated 8 February 2022) The structure of the atom determines its properties and how atoms combine.. Although originally thought of as the smallest form of matter, atoms are really made up of even smaller particles: a nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons and electrons in shells around the nucleus.
Educational Model by Ron Kurtus
The School for Champions uses an educational model that focuses on the …
Succeed through Studying Biographies by Ron Kurtus
Lessons on how to Succeed through Studying Biographies. Studying Biographies. by Ron Kurtus (updated 16 March 2023) Biographies are the life stories of famous or interesting people, as written by authors and historians. They differ from an autobiography, which consists of writings about personal experiences and viewpoints of the person's life.
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Elementary school students who were taught "strategies to organize and …
Direct Current (DC) Electricity
SfC Home > Physics > Electricity >. Direct Current (DC) Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) Direct current or DC electricity is the continuous movement of electrons from an area of negative (−) charges to an area of positive (+) charges through a conducting material such as a metal wire. Whereas static electricity sparks consist of the sudden …
Ron Kurtus' Physics Credentials
Ron Kurtus' Physics Credentials. Ron Kurtus is a scientist and educational writer with a logical perspective on the sciences.. He majored in both Mathematics and Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and did his graduate work in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and in Mathematics at the University of Missouri.. Kurtus then taught Mathematics at …
Three Lever Classes by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > Physical Science > Machines >. Three Lever Classes. by Ron Kurtus (updated 3 May 2022) There are three types or classes of levers, according to where the load and effort are located with respect to the fulcrum.. Since humans usually provide energy to levers, the words "effort" and "load" are often used instead of input and output.
Philosophies of Education
SfC Home > Education >. Philosophies of Education. by Ron Kurtus (revised 26 February 2001) There is a philosophy behind every school system, based on the views and values of the educators, as well as the society that is sponsoring the education.. The philosophy starts with the view of reality and definitions of truth and goodness.
DC and AC Electricity Resources
(Notice: The School for Champions may earn commissions from book purchases) Top-rated books on DC Electricity. AC electricity Websites. Alternating Current - Overview of AC. Electric Generator - AC or DC - Java animation of generator (may take a long time to load) Books (Notice: The School for Champions may earn commissions from book purchases)
School for Champions by Ron Kurtus
The School for Champions™ will help you achieve your dreams by: Assisting …
Succeed in Education by Ron Kurtus
Succeed in Education. by Ron Kurtus (updated 22 January 2022) To succeed in education means being able to provide knowledge and understanding to young people and students, as well as guiding them through the learning process. It is an essential factor in the success of a community. A society that has well-educated citizens has the potential of excelling.
Become a Champion Student
Become a Champion Student. by Ron Kurtus (updated 28 February 2022) Do you want to become a champion student—one of the top-ranked students in your class or even school? Or would you like to feel like a champion in that you overcame obstacles and performed at your best? In either case, it takes a special effort to be or feel great.
Succeed in Public Speaking by Ron Kurtus
Lessons on how to Succeed in Public Speaking. Succeed in Public Speaking. by Ron Kurtus (updated 17 March 2023) Public speaking is an important skill in communicating knowledge and expressing ideas to groups of people. It is a primary medium for presenting and selling your products and ideas.
Chemical Solutions by Ron Kurtus
SfC Home > Physical Science > Chemistry >. Chemical Solutions. by Ron Kurtus (revised 14 September 2005) A chemical solution is the result of dissolving a substance in a fluid solvent, where the materials do not react chemically and are typically either both polar or both non-polar molecules.. The solution's molecules or ions mix homogeneously and do not …
Succeed by Being Valuable by Ron Kurtus
Succeed by Being Valuable. by Ron Kurtus (updated 22 January 2022) Being valuable or important to others is one of the 5 Powers of a Champion.™ It means that you provide others with what they want or need.It results in gaining rewards, becoming desired or in demand, and being highly regarded and confident.
Archimedes: Early Years and Mathematics
SfC Home > History > Biographies >. Archimedes: Early Years and Mathematics. by Ron Kurtus (updated 19 January 2022) Archimedes (287-212 BC) was a great ancient Greek mathematician and scientist. He lived during a time of turmoil and war. Archimedes was educated in Egypt by followers of the famous mathematician, Euclid.
Effective Web Design
Lessons on how to Succeed in Web Design and Development. Succeed in Effective Web Design. by Ron Kurtus (updated 12 January 2023) Web design consists of effectively creating web pages and managing websites. It means knowing how to use the various available tools to get the job done, as well as familiarity of how the Internet and browsers work.
PGA Tour Champions Q-School to hand out five cards for …
In addition, just five golfers from Q School in 2024 will earn a card for 2025. Last year's Q …