Looking at the force on a wire as we investigate magnetic fields around wires. Connecting a Ohaus balance to @pascoscientific Capstone and the magnetic field sensor. #iteachphysics
07 February 2022
06 February 2022
Using the FLIR Camera
Using a FLIR camera to show heat conduction. We could see the thermometer on each rod and the rate of conduction, but the FLIR camera made all the difference. #iteachphysics @chatphysics
05 February 2022
Transformers
Transformers. Playing with different types. Making your own. Trying them out. That what the students need.
04 February 2022
Using Snatoms
Using @snatoms to quickly demonstrate natural polymers and how they form dipeptide bonds. So much quicker and easier to build these molecules with Snatoms when in a time constrained lesson. #Science #iteachchemistry
03 February 2022
Quickfit Glassware
Getting out the quickfit glassware to set up a distillation apparatus to show the year 10 so we can do a distillation. The students always seem amazed at the glassware. It will be the Kipps apparatus next.
02 February 2022
Separating Immiscible Liquids
Winning the challenge of separating two immiscible liquids after many interesting attempts like siphoning #iteachphysics #Science
01 February 2022
Building your own motor
Learning about motors. The Left Hand Rule. Why do motors turn? and best of all building your own motor from scratch and get it working. #iteachphysics
Simple Harmonic Motion on a Spring — when the graphs start doing the teaching
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