Wednesday 7 September 2022
Determination of the amount of energy in food
Determination of the amount of energy in food. Using this type of calorimeter the student gets to see an approximation of the amount of energy in food typically crisps because they burn so well. Lots of discussions on better healthier eating.
Investigating electric fields powered by a Wimshurst machine
Investigating electric fields powered by a Wimshurst machine
Monday 5 September 2022
Calculators and Sketches
Often in A level Maths questions the student has to sketch a graph. Using a graphical calculator helps with this demonstrating what it should look like so the sketch produced by the student is more accurate.
Sunday 4 September 2022
Properties of a Capacitor
A level Physics - looking at how to make a capacitor, how them work, and creating our own from aluminium foil and paper
Saturday 3 September 2022
Computing Storage capacity technology advances
How data is stored in cameras has changed over the past few years and how the storage capacity has gone up. Keeping up with technology changes in Computing is a constant challenge
Friday 2 September 2022
A level chemistry Experiment
A level Chemistry working out the formula mass by measuring the mass of the gas lot to fill up a 600cm3 cylinder with butane/propane gas to determine the ratio of the mixture and knowing the exact pressure and temp
Thursday 1 September 2022
Investigating Friction on Different Surfaces
Starting the year 10 syllabus by having a look at friction on different surfaces. This is always a surprising result for the students and they have to get used to the idea of designing their own experiments. Four surfaces given and five needed, caused some thinking to be done
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