Monday, 12 June 2023

Ready for Microbiology


 Kit's sterilized, broth brewed. Agar slopes set, plates poured. All set for students to dive into learning aseptic technique! #ScienceInProgress #LabReady

Sunday, 11 June 2023

Analog Book revision


Just got the updated #AnalogBook! Packed with new insights on analogue circuits & DIY projects. Perfect for my students since time is a rare commodity. Loving this free upgrade! #CircuitProjects #EdTech

Saturday, 10 June 2023

Cleaning Water


 Turning pond water into something a bit cleaner. Still loads of bacteria and other nasties but much of the other stuff was removed.



Friday, 9 June 2023

Titrations


Me: Ever titrated, A-level student?

Student: Just once.

I ensure they experience 5-6 sessions, perfecting their technique. They make up their solutions, and we verify the concentrations via titration. A fun learning journey! #ChemistryEducation #Titrations #LearningByDoing

Thursday, 8 June 2023

Solar furnace


The first trial of the solar furnace. Will it raise the temperature of the water by a few degrees? Aligning it seemed a bit problematic and very crude. Maybe I should mount this on an equatorial mount with a motor to follow the sun

Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Mechanics - Maths meets Physics


Mechanics: the grand meeting of Maths & Physics! Using strobe light & a ball drop for gravity-acceleration calculations and SUVAT for the final velocity. #PhysicsIsFun #MathMagic


Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Sounds


 Investigating the shapes of the waveforms for different instruments. Comparing the waveforms for the instruments with their counterparts on a digital organ. Virtually identical

Geometry on the calculator

  Exploring geometry on the CG-50 calculator: Adding shapes to the screen can reveal amazing insights and uncover details that might not hav...