Thursday, 7 November 2024

Wireless Sound Sensor


The students investigated how sound gets weaker the further away from the object it is. We chose a bell that makes the same volume each time it is rung. We could see an inverse square relationship using a @pascoscientific wireless sound sensor and Capstone.

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Calculator Game changer


Sometimes, mastering math means unlocking the full potential of your calculator! It's surprising that many of my students had never explored memory functions. Safe to say, they’re in for a game-changer!

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Footprints in time


 GCSE Physics Tuition: Leaving footprints in Time. Using a FLIR camera to see the path someone took walking through the classroom a couple of minutes before.

Monday, 4 November 2024

VR Technology


GCSE Biology Tuition: Using VR Technology to have a look at where the organs fit in a body and to get a sense of the scale of these organs

Sunday, 3 November 2024

Employment Law


 A-Level Business Studies Tuition: Employment Law: We are Looking at the balancing act of giving fair rights to both employers and employees. Does it succeed, and what could be done to improve the Law for both?

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Network Cales

GCSE Computer Studies Tuition: Not all network cables are created equal! From flat to round shapes, the quality of the wires affects transmission speeds. We explored CAT 5 and beyond, learning how different cables handle data differently. #ComputerStudies



 

Friday, 1 November 2024

A saltwater fuel cell


 GCSE Chemistry Tuition: Exploring the difference between electrolysis and creating a cell. We built a simple cell using a magnesium plate and salt water as the electrolyte—it even powered a fan! The students were amazed to see how easy it is to make a working cell. #Chemistry

Doppler Rocket

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