Free Body Diagrams

Physics in the Holidays - looking at free body diagrams with vectors to simplify complex systems into something that can easily be measured and using the force board with rulers, protractors, and some trig to compare theory with practice.
 

Identification

Identification. What is an insect? What features does it have? Can you tell an insect from an arthropod - some were easy like these, and others were far more difficult. 

 

Chemical Reactions

 So much Chemistry is not really Chemistry, but understanding the Physical properties of chemicals - watching chemicals change as they react and form new compounds is real chemistry, and observing what happens is a very important part of understanding chemical processes.

Pasco doppler Rocket

 It's a good, fun way to learn and observe the Doppler effect using the @pascoscientific Doppler Rocket. As the rocket, with its loudspeaker, moves towards and away from the student, the sound changes.

De Moivre and Euler

 I'm looking at Further Maths to find out some of the interesting features and principles that link all Maths and Science together. Teaching is all about understanding the building blocks of all things.

On and Off Magnet

 How do you switch a permanent magnet on and off? This magnet does it, giving the students quite a problem attempting to work out how it worked. Designing experiments and using magnets and electro-magnets to try and replicate its action.

Recording the heartbeat

I am using the electronic stethoscope to record the heartbeat and then play it back amplified so that all the students can hear what the sounds are like. The students prefer this system as they can take their heartbeats away on their phones.