Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Thermoelectric Generator


 Thermoelectric Generator or a Seebeck generator works via a heat transfer though a material to convert 'heat' into electricity.

A thermoelectric generator also known as a TEG, is a solid state device that converts heat flux (temperature differences) directly into electrical energy through a phenomenon called the Seebeck or Peltier effect which is a form of thermoelectric effect. this type of generator is being used by NASA and the Martian Rovers to power without the uses of solar panels, because of how inefficient they are!

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

A level Maths


One of the most essential Maths lessons a student can have is on how to use a calculator. The students take these calculators into the exam without the knowledge of most of the functions, which could help them in the exams

Monday, 13 June 2022

Simulations


Sometimes simulations are a good idea to show a concept that can't be seen. But should you use computer simulations or instead is it better to have models and apparatus that the students can touch and play with. The latter although they take time to make seem to work much better

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Dragons fire

 One of those fun experiments - producing dragons fire - the boron sparks off an exciting and interesting conversation on flame tests, identification of chemicals and fireworks.



Saturday, 11 June 2022

Osmosis


Trying to find an isotonic solution for the chips. I have found that the chip cutter is excellent at producing chips of the same sizes.

Friday, 10 June 2022

Pasco Ultrasonic sensor


I probably use this @pasco ultrasonic sensor more than any other sensor in Physics. Other sensors come out for specific experiments but this one seems to be used in more experiments than any other and being wireless and having a good range  it is invaluable.

Thursday, 9 June 2022

The students Listening to themselves

So few students seemed to have listened to their bodies. The heartbeat, the breathing and how it changes as we do exercise and recover afterwards. Getting out the stethoscope is so easy and so rewarding.

Simple Pendulum

  Using @pascoscientific rotation sensor and Capstone to analyse a pendulum's motion: Comparing position, velocity, and acceleration to ...