#ASEchat Archive
The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday September 26, 2016
1:00 PM EDT
physicoyle
Sep 26 @ 1:17 PM EDT
How do teachers ensure sts use/understand command words in exams?
#cpd
#ASEchat
sarahpurplee
Sep 26 @ 1:18 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
you'll be great - although I've never been able to follow
#asechat
but that's just me and my internet connection
SciGeeks
Sep 26 @ 1:25 PM EDT
Mass & gravity? What's t'difference? Who cares? Hard
#science
made easy!
#physics
#ks3
#asechat
#teachers
#revision
https://t.co/5Frq6cq8D1
JudgemeadowSci
Sep 26 @ 1:43 PM EDT
We've started our
#RequiredPractical
video series 🤓👍
#Biology
#AQA
#GCSE
#ASEchat
https://t.co/dgx8WZZFTG
JudgemeadowSci
Sep 26 @ 1:43 PM EDT
We've started our
#RequiredPractical
video series 🤓👍
#Physics
#AQA
#GCSE
#ASEchat
https://t.co/55uCPR1WTL
3BS_Education
Sep 26 @ 2:02 PM EDT
RT
@theASE
#Musttweet
Monday 8pm Special Primary
#ASEchat
with
@phizlab_SSP
on new resources to support cross-curri…
https://t.co/XA08osJKSu
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 2:26 PM EDT
OK you inspirational lot - 25 minutes
#ASEchat
begins - see you there
#STEMed
#PriSci
https://t.co/opXxmy3HkY
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 2:27 PM EDT
Actually
#ASEchat
starts in 35 minutes but I am so excited I forgot how to tell the time
theASE
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 2:31 PM EDT
30 min
#ASEchat
warning! We're talking cross curriculum working and the new James resources with special guest host
@phizlab_SSP
ClevedonScience
Sep 26 @ 2:37 PM EDT
Europa moon 'spewing water jets'
https://t.co/MWe2O9lRJ6
#asechat
#scichat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 2:37 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
First five minutes are sometimes rather quiet, but we are all here to help!
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 2:38 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Suggest you start with a single question to warm up, and then perhaps ask for more detailed comments later.
#ASEChat
totallyphysics
Sep 26 @ 2:39 PM EDT
#ASEchat
new physics gcse resource for new 2018 spec courses - Top Trumps
https://t.co/rNc0uY6eih
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 2:39 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
If you get time, try summarising the main points after a while, as some people cannot be there from the start
#ASEChat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 2:50 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
married 29 years today and out for a romantic dinner but married a smoker so may have time to post x
#ASEchat
participatelrn
Sep 26 @ 2:57 PM EDT
As
#ASEchat
approaches, we invite you to share ideas & resources at
https://t.co/A2VbbNmv7p
#CollaborativePD
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 2:59 PM EDT
Good evening everyone and thanks for joining us on
#ASEchat
where we are going to be discussing Cross-Curricular approaches to Science
edubabbIe
Sep 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Hence, it follows that a child does not describe the direction from upper right portions of complex cognitive processes.
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Our first question is: What have been the most effective cross-curricular themed projects you have led in your classroom?
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:01 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Hello! Looking forward to hearing where subjects overlap
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Some time ago looking at air pollution around the local crematorium
#ASEChat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:03 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
How did you go about that?
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:03 PM EDT
We did a Commonwealth games project in 2014 - linked Maths, Science, Literacy & Social Subjects - then continued in HS after hols
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
overtime for me Space, Olympics (sport) and Advertising best three links
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Science can be tricky - when I led on creative curriculum approach I told staff don't force a subject/lesson if it doesn't fit
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Early days of Nat strategies looked at science / art links in our authority
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Always teach Space context as a multi-curricular topic, maths (lots), language, art, social studies, Technology, Health, P.E...
#asechat
sarahpurplee
Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
creating new toothpastes and tv adverts was a memorable one with great jingles
#asechat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
it's brilliant - we looked at the Science of being an Athlete - body shape, diet, training, sleep etc easily adaptable
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
for me space is life so 'everything' links
sarahpurplee
Sep 26 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
@stevethedoc1
@astro_timpeake
@unspaceagency
#asechat
we
@SandfieldClose
love SPACE
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
That said topics on geography, history and technology provide lots of possible contexts for applicable science
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
haha - which makes teaching it brilliant! I used to teach it all year looking at different aspects each term
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@Glazgow
that is a great idea for project work
#lovethat
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
collect sycamore leaves from different sites, and grow yeasts from leaf discs. More pollution = less yeasts
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@Glazgow
imagine developing classification on anew planet opportunities
#asechat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Great video of Ronaldo scoring in the dark - great for senses topic
https://t.co/1BDBvfC0Dt
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
downwind of the crematorium there were few leaf yeasts - too much SO2!
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
Very important - nothing less engaging for kids than a forced topic link - sometimes just teach science on its own
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
time we had Y2 SATs in all subjects rejoiced all tasks under train to be an astronaut approach
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@RoySocChem
has developed support webs to help identify science links in history topics (and a space one)
#ASEchat
https://t.co/P16FpqcwT5
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
Quite agree - the new 'Why you'll never catch smallpox' resource is great for this
https://t.co/1TCkwJfale
#ASEchat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:10 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
and next summer both athletic world champs back in London, science prepares
AssignmentHelpN
Sep 26 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Top 5 Emerging EdTech Trends you Must Know in 2016
https://t.co/wcA1uc9Rvu
#asechat
massignmenthelp
Sep 26 @ 3:10 PM EDT
6 Emerging Education Technologies
https://t.co/h2R5Lg4Aur
#asechat
MsSuperScience
Sep 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
collapsed day planning a music festival. Pyrotechnics, lighting, costing, logo design, programmes etc. Great fun!
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
great ope to look at how world records change over time - athletic and tech developments
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
can be easily adapted to any sporting event -
https://t.co/y2aAJmQ8xY
these pictures are a great discussion point
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
@MsSuperScience
@phizlab_SSP
Just getting sound levels right is a good science lesson?
#ASEChat
JonScott46
Sep 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Inspiring project talk at ASE West last Nov on STEAM, from St Saviour’s CEVC and
@5x5x5create
@PenAHay
https://t.co/UeJLrFuLMw
#ASEchat
Goosey_kins
Sep 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
We tend to use science as our lead topic then literacy fits nicely - our best is always Antarctica!
#ASEchat
oboelizzy
Sep 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
We all seem to forget that 'science' by definition is 'creative' we don't always need to add creativity
#ASEchat
https://t.co/LLxKJAiS0J
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Science can be tricky - when I led on creative curriculum approach I told staff don't force a subject/lesson if it doesn't fit
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
let me know if you're interested in the resources we developed - happy to share
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
Some of those guys look threatening! Just comparing sprint and endurance track cyclists is convincing
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
science= main thing, so keep the main the main thing, do not lose the science focus
theASE
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Share your cross curriculum projects with
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
So many great ideas thank you
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Evening
#asechat
anyone give me a brief run down of the chat so far?
@phizlab_SSP
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Time for our second question - How do you successfully link STEM subjects in your school?
#ASEchat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
For quick win
@RoySocChem
also have a
#globalexperiment
on space still open
#ASEchat
https://t.co/YgGPdGh5Fs
@LeeWPage
deserves the credit!
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Did anyone take part in RHS Rocket Science to link science and maths?
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
watched this last night - going to use with my science club next week
https://t.co/FdYpwTD3cI
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Great ideas for cross-curricular projects - Sporting Events, ASE Smallpox resource, Air pollution study, music festival planning
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
The E in STEM is quite challenging, but
#BBCmicrobit
provides a possible solution
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
RSC Global expt; Hydrogels was one of the best lessons I've ever done - kids still talk about it
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
All the
#globalexperiments
are fantastic - this years one was brilliant and now a permanent fixture in our curriculum
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@phizlab_SSP
congratulations Tracey (the anniversary, not the other bit!)
#ASEchat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
The issue with STEM is it tends to be SteM - how to do more technology learning (not just using tech) and engineering that links?
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@phizlab_SSP
Yep - kids loved it and we did lots of links to maths, data handling, graphs, Excel
#asechat
ASPIRES2science
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Our new paper with
@BeckyFrancis7
:
#Physics
as a Quintessentially Masculine Subject.
#ASEChat
#UKEdChat
#Gender
…
https://t.co/aTOjkjPRsg
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
then check out EiE from Boston, engineering is elementary or even family engineering
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
This looks enthralling - could do with more global participation?
#ASEChat
doc_kristy
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
my favourite is the vitamin C one
#asechat
make a great core prac for discussion of errors etc
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
I'm looking forward to fully exploring this
#asechat
MsSuperScience
Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
BP,
@Talent_2030
and
@Tomorrows_Eng
organise some good comps around this
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
I find the 'E' links in PS really challenging - we have done some but takes a huge amount of preparation
#asechat
edubabbIe
Sep 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
These events, which marked the emergence of the classroom.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
Are there plans to share the data - keen on pupils using big data sets, especially if they own the data
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@doc_kristy
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
I've not done that one - is it suitable for PS?
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
Lots of good STEM club activities designed to try to overcome problem
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@phizlab_SSP
as far as I know the data will be shared with schools when it's being processed - will be great for kids
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
had expected big release of findings by now, especially as a large number of primary have moved
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
always looking for more to do it. what we do have is still rich and allows good data discussions
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@doc_kristy
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
Cheers - I'll have a look and maybe modify a bit.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
Will do Steve. Thanks for link. How was 'Pirates Day'? (cross curricularrrr)
#ASEChat
doc_kristy
Sep 26 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
@LeeWPage
I did this for younger ones (my 4yo!) for the recent global exp
#asechat
https://t.co/PSPqmHXoa6
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Do your STEM subject leaders meet and work together?
#ASEchat
JonScott46
Sep 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Anyone carried out successful collaborations with their English teacher/dept? Using science curriculum contexts to develop writing
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
We purchased this nice piece of kit for rockets
https://t.co/ffgxFG3XOb
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
These STEM challenges from
@STEMNET
https://t.co/b1Y2gCDEaH
look interesting for both class and a STEM club
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
Worth pushing harder via
#ASEChat
to reach States, Dubai, etc?
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
I think we're very good at linking Science & Maths, we use Tech where relevant but find Eng really hard in PS
#asechat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
have to be quick. ..Leonardo da Vinci (ratio/art/science) Formula 1(,maths 3d shape and measure)
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
@RHSSchools
#asechat
one day they might tie national projects in school year schedule, announce early
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
To develop STEAM (bringing in arts and creativity) I came together with our Arts Subject leader to run a STEAM after school club
#ASEchat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
For a Viking term
@RoySocChem
have Experiment with the vikings which show STEM links
#ASEchat
https://t.co/T2XG46cf5G
@ScienceViking66
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@Newmanphysics
@phizlab_SSP
Good maths opportunities?
#ASEChat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
also. ..fibonacci sequences and fractalsin trees
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
This activity pack from
@IOPPublishing
https://t.co/w7zUq3y9D6
for more STEM ideas
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
See Language of mathematics in Science:Teaching approaches,free from ASE,for examples of maths /science collaboration
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
What about
@STEMAmbassadors
? they can add richness and STEM career potential ideas
#asechat
@STEMLearningUK
any good recommendations?
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@ViciaScience
@phizlab_SSP
@RHSSchools
To be fair if the 1st seeds hadn't blown up it would have tied in nicely
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Is maths being used effectively within Science lessons in your school? measuring, pattern seeking, averages, graphs and charts
#ASEchat
bigtechcoach
Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Checking out the chat from Southern Alabama.
#ASEchat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@phizlab_SSP
Linking science to stories or fairy tales can be done - some
#aseconf17
sessions will look at it I think
#ASEchat
Newmanphysics
Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@IOPPublishing
#asechat
@TakeOnPhysics
I have always fancied running this one
https://t.co/yAupu9PzLg
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@phizlab_SSP
Yes, you must be quick - and science of pigments in art?
#ASEChat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
and (before my coffee and brandy) the Opal survey on wind/clouds...wind direction, wind speed, etc
#asechat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@STEMAmbassadors
@STEMLearningUK
we've used them with small groups on specific projects and they're great
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
And now for question 3 - How do you promote STEM through enrichment activities?
#ASEchat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
that's not forgetting Isambard K Brunel and his structures during the industrial revolution!
#asechat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
@phizlab_SSP
Our Primary 1 classes did this with Jack & the Beanstalk linked to plant growth last year
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@phizlab_SSP
And in sunflower heads?
#ASEChat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@phizlab_SSP
https://t.co/BBjarM9rt2
Chemistry of art (with some history) may be useful for this
#ASEchat
sarahpurplee
Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
@Tracy_Tyrrell
edf the pod has some great resources 'what's under your feet?
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@MsSuperScience
@phizlab_SSP
Wish I had seen that! Worth writing up for 'Primary Science' ?
#ASEChat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
#asechat
unrelated but do any of you know where science textbook writers get their info on how boards expect topics to be covered?
JonScott46
Sep 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
rockets and space projects, many times. Harry Potter themed forensic science transition project worked well too!
#ASEchat
sarahpurplee
Sep 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@MarcNeesam
@phizlab_SSP
I love
@First_News
their debates are great esp the rewilding ones
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
I was thinking about
@OPALnature
earlier, but yes lots of
#global
participation opportunity here
#asechat
…
https://t.co/5fxoj27m6p
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
and (before my coffee and brandy) the Opal survey on wind/clouds...wind direction, wind speed, etc
#asechat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
@sarahpurplee
@MarcNeesam
@phizlab_SSP
@First_News
I've done lots of science based debating and the kids love it
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
Link to OPAL explore nature for outdoor projects
#ASEChat
https://t.co/azDZU2Dfgy
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
So in terms of promoting STEM in enrichment activities what do you do - visitors? clubs? trips? residentials?
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Hey
@ViciaScience
Tar spot on Sycamore gets a mention on
@OPALnature
https://t.co/FdMCrtenI4
very topical!
#ASEchat
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:38 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
debate kits from I'm a scientist..Help greatly here good template for creating own topics, also check out ASE saris boxes
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:38 PM EDT
Important to let the science shine when cross curricular. Easy to get carried away with context! (Been there done that!)
#ASEchat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@OPALnature
@phizlab_SSP
opal good for lots of cross curricular...short time meant I was blinkered towards STEN
#ASEchat
edubabbIe
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
The two major forces on the ground, in elementary school children.
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@SamCroston
Space Camps are great STEM enrichment? right?
#ASEchat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
we run a Primary 7 Science Club that aims to take kids beyond what they do in class
#asechat
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
I don't see those as enrichment but part of standard expectations - not for every topic but when possible
#ASEchat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@OPALnature
@phizlab_SSP
bugger. .meant STEM. .brandy kicking in!
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@OPALnature
Saw it! Confirm leaf yeast data with tar spot survey. Happy days , and topical for October
#ASEChat
guzled
Sep 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@JonScott46
@phizlab_SSP
Sounds great - where do you start with the Harry Potter projects?
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
KS3 support here
https://t.co/D7HQWPhCfl
#asechat
School Science website supported by
@theASE
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@guzled
@JonScott46
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
'sadly reading the books'
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
We find planning Science based trips difficult with so much else going on & the costs - I'd love to do a lot more
#asechat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@Glazgow
Some schools make good use of parents employed in STEM to run sessions for pupils
#ASEChat
#untappedresource
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
one of the examples for KS4
https://t.co/RK2J9j5It6
looking at PV cells in Africa and UK
#ASEchat
SamCroston
Sep 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
Space camps provide an opportunity for awe and wonder
@phizlab_SSP
#ASEchat
I can't wait for the next 10 sleepless nights!
@SpaceCampUK
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
possible VR expeditions this year with VR year work?
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
I hope not too many teachers feel constrained by the curriculum but yes where there is pressure things can be done
#ASEchat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
And finally - what interesting ways have you generated data in your classroom?
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
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see YES programme for videos to support extend patent involvement
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
Suppose this is where getting
@STEMAmbassadors
in could help?
#asechat
https://t.co/rYCIX3cxvD
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
We find planning Science based trips difficult with so much else going on & the costs - I'd love to do a lot more
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
We've done that in the past but offers vary from year to year - great when we get keen parents involved though
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
method or purpose?
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@STEMAmbassadors
definitely - going to look to expand
@STEMAmbassadors
in the school this year
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MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
Already planning to go into my sons nursery to 'do science'
#ASEchat
#eyfs
whole different world with 2 year olds!
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@Glazgow
@ViciaScience
#asechat
usually need to show them they can and that they have something to offer, most have if they enter sco
JonScott46
Sep 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@guzled
@phizlab_SSP
start with a whodunnit plot and a dozen lab tests (plenty of false positives). Add sets, costumes and actors
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
#asechat
sometimes VR is only way better than not at all
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
@ViciaScience
haha - I've been doing kitchen chemistry with my 3 year old over the weekend - she loved it
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Sounds brilliant!
#ankle
snappers love it
#ASEchat
https://t.co/6kaGI2EbFV
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
Already planning to go into my sons nursery to 'do science'
#ASEchat
#eyfs
whole different world with 2 year olds!
Tracy_Tyrrell
Sep 26 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
looks like I have missed interesting stuff...will catch up tomorrow
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
I suppose the usual ways, measure time, temp, dist - always Repeat Results for Reliability - generate whole class data sets
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
#asechat
just had great session about drones
stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
but for what purpose?
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
We filmed paper helicopters falling in slow motion so we cound count revolutions under different conditions
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phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
I thought the Mission Starlight resource was an interesting new way to collect data
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ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
oooh! Do schools have drones in your neck of the woods?
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
mostly to draw conclusions, make new hypotheses, test ideas and evaluate...& create nice graphs for display!
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
#asechat
not yet but local company doing masses of outreach involving drones (drone craft academy) web
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
I suppose it also teaches kids about 'real' science - do, measure, evaluate, redo - more date = more reliable results
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
This might be right up you
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ters street
https://t.co/92hNtpxizr
BP deadline 13th Jan
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
@stevethedoc1
that's exactly what i meant ;-)
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
@stevethedoc1
that's exactly what I meant ;-)
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
@ViciaScience
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
#asechat
VR headset so can fly to normally inaccessible spots nearby, cameras on board, WOw!
MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
Do we focus too much on generating data in science and not enough on analysis?
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
yes - kids loved it and collected real, meaningful data which helped them solve problems
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
I really meant context
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
Without motion sickness? Just exploring 360 video on smart phones now.
#Cardboard
#ASEChat
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
I can't believe we are down to our last five minutes - I find it impossible to keep up with all these amazing ideas
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
watch out for motion sickness ;)
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:58 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
ok, to solve problems - like can you make a helicopter land in under 10 seconds but not exceed 100rpm?
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MarcNeesam
Sep 26 @ 3:58 PM EDT
One of my best lessons was bottle rockets. Great fun, Awful data but children only realised when analysed
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Jinx
#asechat
@ViciaScience
https://t.co/7OAZTEYdCj
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
@phizlab_SSP
@NeedhamL56
@Glazgow
Without motion sickness? Just exploring 360 video on smart phones now.
#Cardboard
#ASEChat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
most contexts in science offer opportunities for measuring something and collecting data to analyse
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participatelrn
Sep 26 @ 4:00 PM EDT
See, share & reflect upon all ideas and resources discussed just now during
#ASEchat
at
https://t.co/A2VbbN4UfR
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 4:00 PM EDT
Change of topic in last seconds - consultation on primary assessment by Ed Sel Comm announced:
https://t.co/icU98geVwt
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stevethedoc1
Sep 26 @ 4:01 PM EDT
@Glazgow
#asechat
have tried a number of cross LA mass data collection, have to collate and send back whole data set in less than 2 weeks go
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 4:01 PM EDT
@MarcNeesam
maybe in PS we have more flexibility & time with kids to really analyse data, make changes and re-try
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:01 PM EDT
Info about Engineering week here with some ideas to engage
https://t.co/15JvJ3qhW2
7-11 Nov
#ASEchat
@Tomorrows_Eng
cheltscigrp
Sep 26 @ 4:02 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
We are interested in this thread as want to support schools in
#Cheltenham
and
#Gloucestershire
with STEM
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 4:02 PM EDT
@stevethedoc1
not tried that but will definitely look for a context to give it a try this year - I find kids love lots of real data
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phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 4:03 PM EDT
Thank you all for joining me - it has been a blast 🚀 will try to piece together a summary
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:04 PM EDT
Thanks so much! good set of questions to keep us thinking during
#asechat
https://t.co/UagfMvxNNx
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 4:03 PM EDT
Thank you all for joining me - it has been a blast 🚀 will try to piece together a summary
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 4:04 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
That went quickly! Thanks you for hosting. List of tweets to follow
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Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 4:04 PM EDT
@phizlab_SSP
Thanks very much for hosting - so many brilliant ideas and a lot of extra reading to do! Thanks
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phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 4:06 PM EDT
Now I need to go and set up another after school STEM club for this Ultimate STEM Challenge
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:07 PM EDT
YAH! brilliant anyone else joining in?
https://t.co/92hNtpxizr
#ASEchat
https://t.co/29QcZG9G5n
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 4:06 PM EDT
Now I need to go and set up another after school STEM club for this Ultimate STEM Challenge
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:09 PM EDT
@CLEAPSS
@stevethedoc1
@ViciaScience
@Glazgow
think you need to get on to VR too Steve…. especially H & S on the vomit front!
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theASE
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:09 PM EDT
Thanks for everyone who joined
#ASEchat
tonight and special thanks to
@phizlab_SSP
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 4:13 PM EDT
Quick listing from tonights
#ASEChat
on cross curricular science with
@phizlab_SSP
via storify
https://t.co/pbGojblJBc
HelpfulScience
Sep 26 @ 4:13 PM EDT
Just planning a lesson, came across this *brilliant* blog by
@Protons4B
https://t.co/HffLmd8JBX
- how've I never seen it before?!
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A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 4:18 PM EDT
@theASE
@phizlab_SSP
sorry I missed it
#asechat
I was arguing with
@ViciaScience
:)
ViciaScience
Sep 26 @ 4:27 PM EDT
Any science teachers in the Northants / Beds area interested in being part of a project on VR / Google expeditions?
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mrgpg
Sep 26 @ 4:37 PM EDT
Ferrofluid in water...
https://t.co/T52i4vH0EU
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hecharden
Sep 26 @ 4:38 PM EDT
Fantastic blog by
@anhalf
on running the Speckled Monster activity with her class
https://t.co/qV2YvoVOc2
#asechat
https://t.co/ojESMidId3
phizlab_SSP
Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
The Speckled Monster activity in the Smallpox resource (that I am clearly promoting) uses a drama simulation to cre…
https://t.co/2r584Z8mxt
teachingofsci
Sep 26 @ 4:47 PM EDT
#asechat
https://t.co/qSzi4GPbyE
vickyyyf
Sep 26 @ 4:46 PM EDT
Winter is coming...
https://t.co/WmIyTRzKjm
ClevedonScience
Sep 26 @ 4:49 PM EDT
Water spotted spurting from Jupiter's moon
https://t.co/bBAMGF5IWX
#asechat
#scichat
Glazgow
Sep 26 @ 5:03 PM EDT
@SIMMSPriScience
@FizzicsEd
haha - glad I could help - here's the proof
https://t.co/KmmxlnVKwB
#asechat
#scied