04 June 2023

Linux in Windows


 Just when the students thought that they were getting a handle on operating systems, I introduced them to virtualisation running Linux on Windows using wsl and running Windows off of a Linux server.

03 June 2023

Photoelectric Effect


 Exploring the photoelectric effect using a charged electroscope and a UV light and the effect of UV on a photochromic liquid with a class set of UV glasses.



02 June 2023

Making up Solutions

Mastering the art of creating molar and part molar solutions & getting the hang of concentrations is #ChemistryEssentials! Surprised to see many students puzzled about the significance of Moles. #ScienceEducation #MolarMagic 🧪


 

01 June 2023

Making a zip line

Using a @pascoscientific Tension Protrator to measure the force and angle on a zip line


 

30 May 2023

Rubens Tube


 Always a class pleaser when I demonstrate the Rubens tube. Even more fun when we link it up to a student's phone, and they play their favourite soundtrack. Explaining how it works demonstrates how sound travels through the air much better than other ways of teaching.

Aphids

Aphids in A-Level quiz stirring debate! Some students stumbled over their life cycle and feeding mechanisms under phloem pressure. Not familiar with these intriguing insects? Brush up on your biology! 📚🔬 #BiologyExam #Aphids #AlevelBiology


 

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