Understanding what a sine is?

 Sine functions used to be easier to comprehend when sine tables were used. Now pressing a button on a calculator doesn't mean anything, so I am using calculator graphs and online calculators to try to show what is going on and improving the students understanding.

The detective game

 Playing the detective game. Trying to identify several unknown substances. Working out the Anion and then choosing the correct order to test for all the cations. Letting the students choose the equipment and decide how to do all the experiments.

Food Tests

Trying out food test on lots of different foods that were available from the students. It was noticeable that there was a lack of fruit.

 

Building a computer

One of the best ways to learn about computers is to spec a computer and then build it. Putting the components together  and then installing an operating system gives a great sense of achievement and reinforces the learning process.

I remember the days...

 I remember the days when we could take the quadrat outside and count the number of daisies or buttercups

Ring Launcher

 The new Ring Launcher arrives, firing a ring vertically a metre into the air. This should be entertaining when having a look at electromagnetic induction. We had fun making the film yesterday.

Virtual Calculators

 When demonstrating using a calculator to the students, there are three options. Using a calculator on a visualizer, having a software version on the board, or using web programs like GeoGebra or Desmos or others. I use them all.