#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.

Monday December 17, 2018
3:00 PM EST

  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:00 PM EST
    Evening, and welcome to the last #ASEChat of the year. Tonight we are having a slow chat (I hope) and may get round to two questions
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:01 PM EST
    Firstly tonight, what science things are you looking forward to, or indulging in, over the next few weeks? #ASEChat
  • TheScienceBreak Dec 17 @ 3:03 PM EST
    Do we still have the Christmas lectures on tv? Always love those... #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:04 PM EST
    Absolutely, and this year featuring Alice Roberts, past President of @theASE #ASEChat
    In reply to @TheScienceBreak, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • DWalkerdine Dec 17 @ 3:03 PM EST
      Reading Ben Rogers book on Big Ideas in Physics Teaching
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • DWalkerdine Dec 17 @ 3:04 PM EST
      ASE conference
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Yes, they are all here, you can watch past ones as well as @theAliceRoberts this year https://t.co/SRNl1mZ4HA #asechat
  • stormeducation Dec 17 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #asechat catching up with some of the things that have happened (or about to happen) on Mars. Always catches children's imagination.
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:06 PM EST
    Good opportunity to catch up on reading, or too many family distractions? Only just read the curriculum edition of SSR! #ASEChat
    In reply to @DWalkerdine
  • DrDavidBoyce Dec 17 @ 3:06 PM EST
    The @Ri_Science Christmas lectures with @aoifemcl and @theAliceRoberts. Now I am in my mid thirties I am just about getting over my insane jealousy of the children volunteers. #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Ri_Science, @aoifemcl, @theAliceRoberts
  • TheScienceBreak Dec 17 @ 3:06 PM EST
    And a fascinating topic. Human evolution (just looked it up!). Can’t miss that... #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:07 PM EST
    So much happening in space at the moment to catch up on - passenger space travel, Mars, voyage to Mercury, images from Sun #ASEChat
    In reply to @stormeducation
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:07 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • DWalkerdine Dec 17 @ 3:06 PM EST
      Reviewing EEF report on Science Teaching
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:08 PM EST
    stick an #ASEChat hashtag on your posts so others can follow - great suggestions - keep them coming
    In reply to @DWalkerdine
  • RSC_EiC Dec 17 @ 3:09 PM EST
    Do they really get it or are they just giving me the right answer? asks @chemDrK #assessment #asechat https://t.co/2DFtQ7SKgw
  • SKLchem Dec 17 @ 3:09 PM EST
    #asechat This https://t.co/xeV1PX43os - busy day on friday!
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:09 PM EST
    There may be hope for you if you ever decide to support the technical side, or design some of the eye catching demonstrations, follow @Frans_facts for tips! #ASEChat
    In reply to @DrDavidBoyce, @Ri_Science, @aoifemcl, @theAliceRoberts, @Frans_facts
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:09 PM EST
    Might get to go and see #MortalEngines (our annual trip to the cinema!) #asechat anyone seen it yet?
  • TheScienceBreak Dec 17 @ 3:10 PM EST
    (A tangent but it’s quite dangerous that the ‘c’ is next to the ‘x’ on a key board. I’ve so often been close to discussing attire for a certain activity) #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:11 PM EST
    Well I had sort of read it, but today managed to get a handle on the different B, P and C approaches #SSR #ASEChat
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @DWalkerdine
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:11 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • DrDavidBoyce Dec 17 @ 3:09 PM EST
      And @theAliceRoberts will be at @theASE conference. No way I'm going to be able to play it cool so I'm just going to have to attend in my Time Team tshirt. #biggestfan
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @Ri_Science, @aoifemcl, @theAliceRoberts, @theAliceRoberts, @theASE
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:12 PM EST
    Yes @theASE conference #aseconf will be upon us before we know it. I’m using @sched to sort my plan for each day. #asechat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:12 PM EST
    I will look out for you - always good to catch up with people at #ASEConf that I only know through #ASEChat
    In reply to @DrDavidBoyce, @Ri_Science, @aoifemcl, @theAliceRoberts, @theASE
  • SKLchem Dec 17 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #asechat So much choice - might spend Christmas trying to clone myself!
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @theASE, @sched
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:13 PM EST
    Working out which events to attend at #ASEConf always needs a solid block of time for planning in the holidays #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:14 PM EST
    Any other books or journals people recommend for holiday reading? #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:15 PM EST
    Some good @RSC_EiC blogs to catch up on. Need to get a handle on #cogsci that features in many of the posts #ASEChat
  • SKLchem Dec 17 @ 3:15 PM EST
    #asechat I really fancy some of the Frontier science lectures - the one i attended last year on drug discovery - malaria treatments; was fab!
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • DrDavidBoyce Dec 17 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Yeah, actually look out for this Tshirt! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Ri_Science, @aoifemcl, @theAliceRoberts, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Yes - there have been some crackers in recent years. As we are in Birmingham do try to catch @DrJPritchard 's session #ASEChat
    In reply to @SKLchem, @DrJPritchard
  • doc_kristy Dec 17 @ 3:17 PM EST
    For chemistry @RSC_EiC and @chemistryworld really help for the background to the chemistry we teach. #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:18 PM EST
    We are trying some science of cookery things this hol. @NeedhamL56 is trying her hand at making sourdough bread using the yeasts that exist in organic flour. First loaf just baked #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:18 PM EST
    And what about equivalent biology, physics and science blogs? #ASEChat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @RSC_EiC, @ChemistryWorld
  • SKLchem Dec 17 @ 3:19 PM EST
    #asechat Have bought but not got to this yet
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:19 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:17 PM EST
      And 50th anniversary of Apollo 8 - arguably the most important space mission? There was a fab programme on radio 4 on Sat- archive hour - with Helen Sharman about it
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @stormeducation
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:20 PM EST
    I love biotechnology days! #asechat
    • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:18 PM EST
      We are trying some science of cookery things this hol. @NeedhamL56 is trying her hand at making sourdough bread using the yeasts that exist in organic flour. First loaf just baked #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:21 PM EST
    So organising my life to grab a few podcasts is a task I have set myself. NO excuse now there is a BBC Sounds app! Any suggestions for titles? #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:21 PM EST
    If your looking for some Christmas related demos @Quinnell75 has some short fils here https://t.co/UOhy9WnOB2 #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Oh that’s a great question… just need to find time to listen to them once subscribed #asechat
    • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:21 PM EST
      So organising my life to grab a few podcasts is a task I have set myself. NO excuse now there is a BBC Sounds app! Any suggestions for titles? #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Days I can live with. This one looks like running for ever - ('once the culture is set up you need to keep feeding it') #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:23 PM EST
    How about sticking an #ASEChat hashtag on posts, Liz?
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @DWalkerdine
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:23 PM EST
    only when you’ve used some odd the starter up, otherwise it sleeps peacefully in the fridge. You should read the book #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ScienceLP Dec 17 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Interested in training as a secondary science teacher from September 2019? Please tweet/DM me and visit our website https://t.co/Yjg3KuWnCc @GLFSchoolsSCITT #asechat #glffamily
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:27 PM EST
    Sorry! Usually do - but a) completely knackered b) trying to do this on tablet not proper laptop with TweetDeck! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @DWalkerdine
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:27 PM EST
    Any other festive science facts to wow the young people before Friday ? #asechat
  • Newmanphysics Dec 17 @ 3:28 PM EST
    https://t.co/1hTfQVuth4 Merry Christmas #ASEChat What we talking about
  • TheScienceBreak Dec 17 @ 3:28 PM EST
    Anyone else see Venus this morning? I’m surprised is so visible for so long. It was next to the moon last year. #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:29 PM EST
    Tonights #ASEChat topic is 'sciency things to do in the holidays'
    In reply to @Newmanphysics
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:30 PM EST
    Is anyone considering electrifying their clothing? RI have posted how to use conductive thread, LEDs and a coin battery to liven up an old Christmas pullover #ASEChat
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:31 PM EST
    Am I allowed to share something not related to sci ed??!! #asechat - if so can thoroughly recommend 'Brexit - a love story?' by Mark Mardell- been broadcast over many weeks on R4 PM. And arguably of course whatever happens will affect all our working lives as science teachers.
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • harukababette Dec 17 @ 3:31 PM EST
    Life Scientific is wonderful #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:32 PM EST
    Is there a podcast still going with Cox and Ince (Infinite Monkey Cage?) #ASEChat
    In reply to @harukababette
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:33 PM EST
    Any more podcast suggestions for busy science people to subscribe to? #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:36 PM EST
    My pic a couple of weeks ago #Venus #Moon #ASEchat Could it be that star in the East?
    In reply to @TheScienceBreak
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:36 PM EST
    Half way through tonights #ASEChat. Second question is 'what events stand out for you in the fields of science and science education in 2018?'
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
    A pity - humour and science go well together #ASEChat
    In reply to @harukababette
  • Newmanphysics Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
    #ASEChat I took Yr10 to the home economics room over a few years for Baked Alaska. Best conduction lesson ever.
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Ofsted’s change of emphasis in terms of the curriculum experience vs outcomes #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • corsham_science Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Great to see our another of our ex-student @CrcClarke on TV (not @Joe_Sugg this time!) doing his Chemistry thing on @Channel4 @Food_Unwrapped with @matt_tebbutt @jimmysfarm @Quilton #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
    That looks impressive! #ASEChat
    In reply to @Newmanphysics, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:38 PM EST
    Show them archive footage of the APOLLO 8 astronauts broadcast on Christmas eve 1968? And the earth rise photos taken at same time? #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:39 PM EST
    Agreed. And good to have Amanda Spielman at #ASEConf in January, clearly listening to concerns expressed by science teachers #ASEChat
    In reply to @doc_kristy
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:40 PM EST
    Perfect! Need to catch up with Apollo 8 @BBCRadio4 from this Saturday unbelievable that it was 50 years ago #asechat
    • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:38 PM EST
      Show them archive footage of the APOLLO 8 astronauts broadcast on Christmas eve 1968? And the earth rise photos taken at same time? #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:40 PM EST
    This links into the recent climate change summit in Poland. Many children expressing anger and fear over effects of climate change - it needs to have a more central role in school curriculum #ASEChat
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:41 PM EST
    Salters seminar in Feb on a new curriculum framework #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:42 PM EST
    Were you measuring temp changes or just looking at observable changes? (Just bought a kitchen temperature sensor for yeast work) #ASEChat
    In reply to @Newmanphysics, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:43 PM EST
    Physics Chemistry and biology are each producing a curriculum framework (see latest #SSR) but lots more to be discussed and developed in the coming year. #ASEChat
    In reply to @oboelizzy
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:43 PM EST
    Ah ! no just realised you meant Feb 2018, I missed the seminar because of the snow here #asechat
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:43 PM EST
    Last Feb I think! #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @oboelizzy
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Will be interesting to see what we think this time next year #asechat
    • doc_kristy Dec 17 @ 3:37 PM EST
      Ofsted’s change of emphasis in terms of the curriculum experience vs outcomes #asechat
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:45 PM EST
    One of my 'highlights' of the year was David Attenborough helping the public take seriously the environmental cost of plastics #ASEChat
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Agree completely here Richard - #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Dec 17 @ 3:47 PM EST
    I’m not optimistic to be honest but I’m prepared to be surprised #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • SteveTeachPhys Dec 17 @ 3:47 PM EST
    Is it bad that I've just looked at this https://t.co/7As5jFoaNg & thought "oh no, the people who brought us energy stores are working on the next curriculum"? #asechat
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:47 PM EST
    An organisation like @theASE can take a lead in highlighting the issues (see latest ed of EiS) around sustainability, but we also need to do more as well as understand more #ASEChat
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • oboelizzy Dec 17 @ 3:49 PM EST
    Sorry Darren - this was something that took place Feb 2018 - not sure if there are plans for continuation at the moment. #ASEChat
    In reply to @DWalkerdine, @ViciaScience
  • owl_physics Dec 17 @ 3:50 PM EST
    Need help with GCSE Physics? check out Foster's Physics helpful video tutorials! This one is on Conservation of Energy! https://t.co/0aWLMC0wom #ukedchat #science #asechat #nqtchat #ittchat #aussieED #edchat #physics #physicsteaching #GCSEs
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:51 PM EST
    Ooh - lots of potential investigations there! Thanks! Don't tell me capsicum receptors are next door to hot receptors? #ASEChat
    In reply to @Newmanphysics, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:52 PM EST
    #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:53 PM EST
    Have you seen @theASE Best practice guidance documents? Just added 3 more: senior leaders, assessment and outdoor learning. Short overviews with lots of links #asechat Including one on Sustainability. Was reminded of these when you talked about David Attenborough and recent EiS
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:53 PM EST
    Any more science highlights of the year (or sci ed highlights - such as EEF report)? #ASEChat
  • TheScienceBreak Dec 17 @ 3:54 PM EST
    Last Christmas I bought everyone, inc the kids, one of those water bottles that are great insulators. They still have them, all dented and scratched. But I think we reduced single use plastic bottle use by maybe 70/80%. And cool water all day long to boot! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • margaretflem Dec 17 @ 3:55 PM EST
    Yes it does! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • stormeducation Dec 17 @ 3:55 PM EST
    Great pic @NeedhamL56 was it taken with a long exposure? #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @TheScienceBreak, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:56 PM EST
    We went to New Zealand earlier in the year where refuse disposal is taken more seriously than in UK. As a result have bought ourselves insulated cups rather than use 'disposable' Good conversation opener at the airport! #ASEChat
    In reply to @TheScienceBreak
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:56 PM EST
    No just a quick iPhone shot, out the back door in my dressing gown #toomuchinformation #asechat
    In reply to @stormeducation, @TheScienceBreak
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:57 PM EST
    So lets take a lead Margaret! See you in Birmingham? #ASEChat
    In reply to @margaretflem, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • margaretflem Dec 17 @ 3:57 PM EST
    Yes very proud that we now have very little single plastic use at HQ AND we lots of times have sustainable food made from scratch #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:57 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:50 PM EST
      That is an interesting perspective. His article in #SSR invites comments from teachers so I hope you contribute to the discussion #AEChat But although Charles write the article, a committee produced the curriculum framework
      In reply to @SteveTeachPhys
  • margaretflem Dec 17 @ 3:59 PM EST
    Yes we have a great range of sustainability workshops through wed- Saturday. See you at some? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Dec 17 @ 3:59 PM EST
    Ask @NeedhamL56 for a 'recipe' for making reusable alternatives to plastic food wraps #ASEChat
    In reply to @margaretflem, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Dec 17 @ 3:59 PM EST
    Quick heads up #asechat on the 14th Jan 19 will be with me, and we’ll be sharing things we’ve learned from #aseconf just in case you can’t get there #asechat put it in your diary