Taking a close look at DNA. The backbone and the way it is shaped related to how it functions. Then looking and modelling some histones to block the gene sites.
Friday 13 May 2022
Thursday 12 May 2022
The ENG Button
"I can't change into scientific notation", say the students then they meet the ENG function on the calculator that they have never noticed before.
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Protein Synthesis
Using the molymod models to figure out how protein synthesis works. Gave the Students all the bits and got them to work out how it works. Took a while but the achievement was great and the understanding was there. Figured out I need a much bigger model.
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Mixing colours
Whilst I had the @Pasco light out and some lenses, one of itd features is it has a three colour beam and putting this into a lens made white light. A good comparison when using the prism to split up light.
Monday 9 May 2022
Monitoring Air Pollution
Monitoring the air pollution in the classroom, using the @ThePocketLab air. PM2.5 at 42 which is not good
sin x and sin 2x
Investigating sin x and sin 2x and the difference it makes when you manipulate graphs. Learning patterns and why things happen before the exams.
Saturday 7 May 2022
Revision of Covalent Bonds
@snatoms are very quick to use with revision, quickly making up molecules of Carbon dioxide to demonstrate double bonds and single bonds making up ethanol
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
A level computing 12 Mark questions
Practice planning the 12-mark A-level computing questions. It is not just about getting the facts down but also about organizing them effect...
-
Negative feedback is a difficult concept to try and get over so I tried using a balance board and the @pascoscientific smart cart strapped...
-
Getting a classic set of results for the titration of NaOH and HCl is not that difficult but it is nice when we can get students to this ...
-
Reactions with the different Alcohols to see the change in rate and water for comparison and why not to react with acids. An extra experime...