Q: Hold the magnifying glass as still as possible, ensuring the focus of the sun is pointed directly at the match-head, and you’ll be able to take advantage of a process called solar thermal conversion.  Try to ensure the dot of the magnification is as small as possible, to minimize the amount of time needed to dry out the match. The smaller the dot of light, the more intense the heat is, and the quicker this will work. Do not move the dot of light around.  Keep it in the exact same location. Your glasses can concentrate the sun’s rays perfectly.  Hold your glasses very still and create a small focal point focused on the head of the match.  After a bit of time the match head will dry and ignite.  Because of the angle of glasses, there may be a need to rotate the glasses a bit to get the right angle. Be sure to use just a single lens.  Do not try to use both lenses to focus the sun's heat. Fill a clear, smooth plastic bag with water and form a sphere.  With this balloon, you can focus the power of the sun onto a direct spot just like a magnifying glass.  Rotate the globe to find the right spot that maximizes the heat.  If there are wrinkles in the bag, it may not work as well. Plastic bags that are not clear will not magnify the heat as intensely or as specifically in one area.
A: Use a magnifying glass. Take off your glasses. Use a clear plastic bag.

Q: Take some time to really think through the things you are good at. Consider things like physical skills, practical tasks, and creative work. Perhaps you are a great artist, a whiz with numbers, an excellent salesperson, or an all-star soccer player. Alternatively, you might have a thorough knowledge of historical events, manage your time efficiently, have strong spacial reasoning skills, be a great public speaker, or have a natural knack for technology. List every skill and strength you can think of. If you’re struggling to determine your skills or strengths, ask your friends, family, and colleagues for their input. Now, think of what you enjoy doing, which may not be the same things that you are good at, and add them to the list. For instance, you might enjoy spending time in nature, attending parties, studying other cultures, putting together model planes, hosting fundraisers, or traveling around the world. Or, you might like to read, listen to music, swim, conduct science experiments, play with animals, cook or bake, ride a motorcycle, volunteer, make craft projects, clean, go fishing, or create sculptures. In order to land a job you enjoy doing, choose something that you enjoy and are also good at. Look ahead to the future and think about what you’d like your life’s work to be. It’s okay if you don’t know right away; spend some time thinking it over. Perhaps you want to build an empire, make a difference in children’s lives, create a new piece of technology, develop sustainable living practices, or bring joy to the elderly. Determining what you want to be known for will help you determine what career path to take. Think about how the job will affect you as you age. For instance, if the job requires intense physical labor, it may be difficult to sustain when you get older. It’s common to feel pressure from your family members, friends, teachers, and society to follow a certain path. And while doing so might make them happy, it probably won’t make you happy. Let go of other people’s expectations of you and think about what you truly want to do. Choosing a career path should be a personal decision based on a thorough knowledge of your own strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values. For instance, if your father expects you to take over the family litigation firm, but you’d rather be a high school teacher than a lawyer, follow your heart. Though he may be upset at first, seeing you do something you love will help him see that a career in litigation wasn’t the right choice for you. and take a career aptitude test. There are dozens of career aptitude tests online that ask a series of questions formulated to find out what kind of work would suit you the best. These tests analyze your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and personality to help you narrow down your career choice. Do an Internet search for “career aptitude tests” and take several so you can compare the results. You may want to check out https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz or https://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/career-aptitude-test.php.
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Make a list of all your skills and strengths. Explore your interests and passions. Figure out what you’d like to be known for when you retire. Focus on your own aspirations, rather than societal expectations. Prepare