Learning to use a simple microtome

 

We took a slice of a transverse section through a rosemary leaf using a microtome and a cut-throat razor, taking ever-thinner slices until we could get one that was about one cell thick. This was then stained and placed on a microscope slide with a cover slip.

Did I forget something?

 A level psychology Someone walks upstairs and having got there can’t remember why they walked up the stairs does forgetting get worse with old age or is it due to the way we learn?

Computer Projects

 It is that time of year when the year 12 students need to start thinking about A-level Computing Projects. The first step is to think of a project that can fulfil the exam criteria to gain the maximum potential marks.

pH Curve

 Chemistry GCSE: I needed a pH curve for revision to show the students. With the @pascoscientific drop counter, a pH probe, and a temperature probe - 2 experiments in one, with some Potassium Hydroxide in a beaker and some HCl delivered by the drop counter, we had the pH Curve and all the data to go with it.

Damped oscillations

 Investigating Damping using a @Pascoscientific smartcart as a pendulum. Having the smartcart on a track at a steep angle with a spring. Changing the spring constant by changing the spring and adding air resistance created light, heavy and critical damping

Primary Socialisation

 A level Sociology Education is the key to learning how to behave in society. Some sociologists argue that cultural factors are the main explanation for differences in educational achievement. Differences in primary socialisation may mean that some groups find it easier to engage with the culture of the school.

Eclipse

 In Physics, we explore why eclipses don’t happen every month — despite regular new and full moons. We also look at how the Moon’s changing distance from Earth creates different types of eclipses and how this is all controlled by gravity and angular momentum..