Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Sonometer
Uncovering the mysteries of a sonometer! Using a tuning fork & paper rider to find out wire pitch. Exploring the intriguing links between wire thickness, tension, and pitch. #PhysicsInAction #Sonometer
Monday, 15 May 2023
Last day of Biology revision
It's the last day of Biology revision. Everything from microscopes and Cell biology to Organisation and Infection and response and Bioenergetics. It is amazing what some students can cram in a day.
Sunday, 14 May 2023
Using Linux
Most of my students use PC's. A few use Macs and the odd one uses a Chromebook. None use Linux, but we look at adding this to an older PC and finding that it works great and opens up a new world to explore.
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Optics
Viewing a candle through a convex lens and onto a screen – a simple setup revealing a world of optics and light magic. Making telescopes and microscopes and simple projectors. #Optics #ScienceInAction 🕯️🔬
Friday, 12 May 2023
Snatoms to balance equations
Balancing organic chem equations like ethane combustion with @snatoms! Students found the oxygen atom count surprising, but quickly realized calculating from products made it simple. #ChemistryFun #SnatomsInAction
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Batteries changed and firmware updated
The batteries changed, and the firmware was all updated. Ready to use all the @pascoscientific wired and wireless sensors
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Practice, Practice, Practice
📚🔢 Keep practicing #MathPapers! Finished all #Edexcel? ✅ Dive into older ones & explore other exam boards. Math remains the same! Discover countless practice sets for endless challenges. 💪 #MathPractice #StudyTips
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Doppler Rocket
Demonstrating the Doppler effect with the @pascoscientific Doppler Rocket: As the rocket moves away, students can hear the pitch drop (red s...
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Negative feedback is a difficult concept to try and get over so I tried using a balance board and the @pascoscientific smart cart strapped...
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We went to the Bett Show a few weeks ago and there we saw a model of a Liver. It had been knitted so we thought we would have a go. After ...
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#Physics Taking wind speed readings using the PASCO scientific wireless weather station. Grabbing some monthly data on the weather in t...