21 May 2022
Using a lightbox
Sometimes old school systems work well. We had some graphs to compare but they weren't on the computer, but were on graph paper. Using the old fashioned light box one shone through the other making the comparison simple.
20 May 2022
Comparing the properties of oil fractions
I have done this experiment many times and each time with this source of synthetic crude oil the first fraction burns and so does the second, but not the third of the fourth but the fifth and sixth do
19 May 2022
Digestive system in a bag
It's the look of amazement on the students faces as they take the knitted digestive system out of the bag and discover the life size small intestine is 5m long
18 May 2022
Using a Simple Model
There seems to be nothing better than a simple model made of what ever comes to hand to demonstrate a concept in a more visual way. Sure I can draw this on the board, but when the students can get there hands on something then the learning increases.
17 May 2022
Pasco Adjustable focal length lens
Demonstrating the @pascoscientific adjustable focal length lens to show how the lens in the eye works. One of the best bits of kit I have used.
Salt structure
Taking some of the atoms away from the models allows the students to better visualise the crystalline structure and see into the molecule.
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