Monday, 11 November 2024

Prep Roots for the Microscope

 

Preparing some root shoots for examining mitosis under the microscope—a long practical involves repeatedly dipping the roots alternatively in Acetic Alcohol, 60C Acid, and Iced water before macerating them and dying with Orcein Stain.

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Globalisation


A-Level sociology: How has globalization shaped our world? Does it bring us closer through integration and unity, or does it amplify differentiation and diversity?  #Globalization #WorldCulture #SocialImpact

Computer entry


 Paper Cards, Punched paper tape, cassette tape recorders, high-speed tape reels, 8-inch floppy disks, 51/4 floppy disks, 31/2 inch floppy disks, and flashing lights these are all the things that I have used in my lifetime to enter information into and use computer.

Friday, 8 November 2024

Moles

Why are Moles so hard to understand? I find that both A-Level and GCSE students have often failed to understand that although the mass and volumes are different, the substances have the same number of atoms.



 

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.

Doppler Rocket

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