Monday, 15 May 2023

Last day of Biology revision

It's the last day of Biology revision. Everything from microscopes and Cell biology to Organisation and Infection and response and Bioenergetics. It is amazing what some students can cram in a day.

 

Sunday, 14 May 2023

Using Linux

 


Most of my students use PC's. A few use Macs and the odd one uses a Chromebook. None use Linux, but we look at adding this to an older PC and finding that it works great and opens up a new world to explore.

Saturday, 13 May 2023

Optics


Viewing a candle through a convex lens and onto a screen – a simple setup revealing a world of optics and light magic. Making telescopes and microscopes and simple projectors. #Optics #ScienceInAction 🕯️🔬

Friday, 12 May 2023

Snatoms to balance equations


 Balancing organic chem equations like ethane combustion with @snatoms! Students found the oxygen atom count surprising, but quickly realized calculating from products made it simple. #ChemistryFun #SnatomsInAction

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Batteries changed and firmware updated

The batteries changed, and the firmware was all updated. Ready to use all the @pascoscientific wired and wireless sensors


 

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Practice, Practice, Practice


📚🔢 Keep practicing #MathPapers! Finished all #Edexcel? ✅ Dive into older ones & explore other exam boards. Math remains the same! Discover countless practice sets for endless challenges. 💪 #MathPractice #StudyTips

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Superimposition of waves

🌊 Wave tank experiment captures the magical moment when waves superimpose & merge! Theory's cool, but witnessing it? Unforgettable! 💫 #WaveSuperimposition #ScienceInAction




 

Doppler Rocket

Demonstrating the Doppler effect with the @pascoscientific Doppler Rocket: As the rocket moves away, students can hear the pitch drop (red s...