#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday November 21, 2016
2:30 PM EST
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 2:30 PM EST
    One for you #asechat ters
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:34 PM EST
    What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you?<< is in the lead at the moment for #asechat vote: https://t.co/cql2lNZ5EU
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 2:41 PM EST
    #asechat
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
    What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion. #asechat
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
    We start in just over 10 minutes. I am pretty busy, so don't wait for me! (reports) #asechat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 2:50 PM EST
    How about teaching Science through Minecraft? #asechat
    • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
      What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion. #asechat
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 2:52 PM EST
    That sounds a really strong suggestion! #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • geogchris Nov 21 @ 2:53 PM EST
    work with local and TNC employers in STEM based projects and industry visits with staff telling students about careers #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 2:54 PM EST
    Have you come across a game 'Fraxinus' linked to Ash die back? #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 2:56 PM EST
    no, it sounds like it would be very distracting :) #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 2:56 PM EST
    What? Have I missed something? #asechat
    In reply to @ReadTheQuestion, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 2:57 PM EST
    Plant disease now on GCSE curric and this could be a way in for some #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 2:58 PM EST
    https://t.co/nvE70mSutn #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • participatelrn Nov 21 @ 2:59 PM EST
    #ASEchat is coming right up! Participate in the conversation at https://t.co/A2VbbN4UfR #CollaborativePD
  • edubabbIe Nov 21 @ 3:00 PM EST
    This article contends that, presently, globalization is a seductive concept. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
    Good start to enrichment activities for science week https://t.co/YRn8hKsEKj apply for the start up grant #ASEChat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
    but what about all the blogposts telling us that computer games aren't a good way to teach? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 Is tonight's #ASEChat question about school visits?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
    And minecraft apparently! #asechat must be missing out??
    • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
      What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion. #asechat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
    I don't know - I'm writing these tweets out with a pen. :) #asechat
    In reply to @ReadTheQuestion, @hrogerson
  • gregtheseal Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
    #asechat evening all is there a topic?
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
    We are hoping to go to GCSE science live. Anyone been? #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
    Help @helenrogerson out she’s got to write reports and host #asechat we must be able to keep this one going without much hosting!
    • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
      What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion. #asechat
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
    extra curricular... any suggestions that don't involve mine craft! #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • TJohns85 Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • brisandbath_sci Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
      Science & Religion discussion tomorrow @TrinityBristol - free tickets. Let's hear your point of view!
      In reply to @TrinityBristol
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
    What is it? Run by Ofqual for students? #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:05 PM EST
    TNC? #ASEChat
    In reply to @geogchris, @hrogerson
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:05 PM EST
    could we use Minecraft to build the science museum? #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @gregtheseal
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
    the bloggers don't think so #asechat :)
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
    who runs it? I’m not sure about it’s title ! #ASEChat
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
    yes went a couple of years ago, it was excellent (lots of unruly kids from other schools though 😡) #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
    not all games are equal just like everything else #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
    who hosts it? Is it communal revision sessions? #ASEChat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
    #asechat just games waiting for someone to love them!!!
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:08 PM EST
    I'm trying my best :) #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @helenrogerson
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:08 PM EST
    also going to this https://t.co/s1vtdI0oS5 #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
    no, it's got highs profile guest speakers covering topics linked to the GCSE curriculum #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
    Residential or day trips? any schools justify a sleepover for science? #ASEChat
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
    so Robert Winston was talking about genetics etc #asechat also one session by a GCSE examiner(that bit not so good)
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:10 PM EST
    45 Y10 kids from 9 different schools, 3 days 2 nights at Oxford University doing science maths and engineering #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • gregtheseal Nov 21 @ 3:10 PM EST
    #asechat fieldwork!
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
    also done a 'rough science' 3 days 2 nights on Anglesey #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
    Wish there were more opportunities for students to listen to people like Winston, Attenboro, Jones, etc #ASEChat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • ljrn42 Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
    yep. Went for several years. In general seems to be 80%superb and 20% heavy going. #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • DanHannard Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
    #asechat Have you tried @imascientist ? Superb, free, well- resources, all you need is a PC lab.
    In reply to @hrogerson, @imascientist
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
    My favourite! #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
    Always surprised by numbers of schools at NHM, BM, Sci Mus when I walk past #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #ASEChat
    • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
      Sent Triple Sci kids one year - they loved it, some first class speakers!
      In reply to @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
    @hrogerson biology dept have a day at the zoo together with geography dept long at diversity #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    Sent Triple Sci kids one year - they loved it, some first class speakers! #asechat (try again!)
    In reply to @hrogerson, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    Anyone do field work with physics or chemistry classes? #ASEChat
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
  • SKLchem Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    #ASEChat @NeedhamL56 - We have taken some students for past two years - it was great; my son also went & enjoyed
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ljrn42 Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    very good at getting the quieter students involved #asechat
    In reply to @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    #asechat also fieldwork for the day with @Lancswildlife lichens, river invertebrates, butterfly and moth surveys
    In reply to @Lancswildlife
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    There are some great trips available, but often cost is an issue! #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
    What about cost? Is it a barrier in deprived areas? especially for the residential stuff? will PP money stretch that far? #ASEChat
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:14 PM EST
    We take kids to local @RoySocChem competitions, Top of the bench, Christmas lectures, Young Analyst #asechat
    In reply to @RoySocChem
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
    our Oxford trip was charity funded, since had the plug pulled, now self funding and WP schools use PP money #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
    Minecraft great example of using tech in the class! Stdnts can demonstrate chem/phys changes, build atoms & elements to name a few #ASEchat
  • missmarshall15 Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
    Borrow the moon! We loved Space Week #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
    I would recommend @chesterzoo @spacecentre @MagnaScience @starcentre #asechat
    In reply to @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
  • missturnerwbs Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
    We have stopped running most trips due to cost of cover needing to be included and just the time to organise! #asechat
  • SKLchem Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
    #ASEchat - Y12 synthesis & spectroscopy visit to Manchester Uni undergrad labs enthuses students now 67% applied for chem degrees
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
    Build atoms in Minecraft :) I love twitter #asechat
    • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
      Minecraft great example of using tech in the class! Stdnts can demonstrate chem/phys changes, build atoms & elements to name a few #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
    lots of local people running planetariums, inc @STARCentre mentioned by @OliHandley #ASEChat
    In reply to @missmarshall15, @hrogerson, @STARCentre, @OliHandley
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
    yes, I didnt even include this cost. Transport is often the prohibitive one #asechat
    In reply to @missturnerwbs
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    the LA used to help with that by grouping schools together, sharing staff, alas in the fragmented MAT world... #asechat
    In reply to @ljrn42, @NeedhamL56
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    Lots of cheap things to do though:Y7 love a science club and the @CRESTAwards are fantastic and good value #asechat
    In reply to @CRESTAwards
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    Are you aware of the Huddersfield Observatory (Crosland Moor)? #ASEChat
    In reply to @OliHandley, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    So other costs are involved not just cost to the students #ASEChat do H & S requirements place restrictions too hard to get over
    • ljrn42 Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
      biggest issue for us is in small groups - take a team of 6 somewhere and they might have to cover £200 cover costs a day#asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    Students are challenged to create a connection between classwork and the real world! This is a great idea for biology class! #ASEchat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    In the interests of love and harmony I present the Minecraft periodic table :) #asechat https://t.co/zath4s9OJm
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    that's a real shame #asechat we use trains a fair bit to keep cost of coaches down for local events
    In reply to @missturnerwbs
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
    Yes, but never been - got any contacts? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 has a great trip for Y12 biologists at Man Uni - Drosophila lab - share costs #ASEChat
    In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
    We're lucky we've got the STEM centre near by. Some Y8 got to do an engineering day last week. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
    Thats an amazing impact #ASEChat
    • SKLchem Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
      #ASEchat - Y12 synthesis & spectroscopy visit to Manchester Uni undergrad labs enthuses students now 67% applied for chem degrees
  • LessonToolbox Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
    Great idea - Y12 Blood vessels model via @teacherchalky1 #asechat #biology #aussieEd
    In reply to @teacherchalky1
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #ASEchat great idea here
    • missmarshall15 Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
      I shared our list of tried and tested FREE (!) science enrichment ideas with other @AETAcademies
      In reply to @hrogerson, @AETAcademies
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
    Online labs are becoming more and popular among professors in college. Are students still gaining the correct skills needed? #ASEchat
    In reply to @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
  • DanHannard Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
    We also used to go to a Leeds-wide competition called Golden Bunsen, but like egg race. Won it several times!#asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • SKLchem Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #asechat - Not just Y7, I ran a synthesis club for Y12 a few years ago with RSC funding
    In reply to @OliHandley, @NeedhamL56, @CRESTAwards
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    Unis do quite a lot of good outreach too for the KS4/KS5 and the @PhysicsNews do a good lecture series in and around schools #asechat
    In reply to @PhysicsNews
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    This makes me feel very sad :( the benefits far outweigh the costs #ASEChat
    • missturnerwbs Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
      We have stopped running most trips due to cost of cover needing to be included and just the time to organise! #asechat
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    As educators we must make our material relevant to our students. What better way then fieldwork! #ASEchat
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    #ASEchat is on enrichment this evening. Interested if it's about 'engagement' or 'science capital'? Can it be both?
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    Not direct contacts - but we need to create some in Yorks ASE #ASEChat
    In reply to @OliHandley, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
  • whitebug16 Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
    #asechat stem ambassadors, and a bit of cafe science (with cake) both work well, at low cost
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
    cant not be both? #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
    quite lot of Unis have funding to get potential students across the threshold, they do a good job, not all ‘sales’ #ASEChat
    In reply to @SKLchem
  • hrogerson Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Got to look at what @PhysicsNews are running in your area.general interest lectures good for VI form #asechat
    In reply to @PhysicsNews
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
    pretty sure @sparklyrubyred would be interested if you manage #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @sparklyrubyred
  • gregtheseal Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
    #asechat i did not like the flashing #mincraft periodic table
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
    Cafe Science! I like the sound of it. Making money & learning with hands on teaching. Yum! #ASEchat
    In reply to @whitebug16, @hrogerson
  • SKLchem Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
    #asechat Don't forget former students now doing science-related courses and jobs - get them back to talk to students
  • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Just reminded me of the mass spec in a suitcase done by the RSc via @UniofBradford and was fab! #asechat
    In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56, @UniofBradford
  • gregtheseal Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
    costs and red tape to take kids out are enormous. much easier not to go! #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
    not just Y12! https://t.co/RBCePQCQgt #asechat @Poppi62
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @SKLchem, @Poppi62
  • ramtopsgrum Nov 21 @ 3:25 PM EST
    but #asechat this is real world, and money has to come from somewhere. no money in school, so parents fund. or not.
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
  • whitebug16 Nov 21 @ 3:25 PM EST
    hehe https://t.co/dfEFXqu5ZM #asechat
    In reply to @MrMMascolo, @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
    Also a reminder to get to know you @RoySocChem education coordinators who can keep you up to date with local events #asechat
    In reply to @RoySocChem
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
    They are still doing this I think. There is lots on offer that doesn’t cost anything /very much #asechat
    • OliHandley Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
      Just reminded me of the mass spec in a suitcase done by the RSc via @UniofBradford and was fab! #asechat
      In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56, @UniofBradford
  • ViciaScience Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
    Countryfile showed Castleford children becoming wildlife rangers at Fairburn Ings. Brilliant #ASEChat
    In reply to @MrMMascolo, @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
    I like this tweet, not because I like it, but I agree! #ASEChat
    • gregtheseal Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
      costs and red tape to take kids out are enormous. much easier not to go! #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
    @OliHandley @SKLchem @UniofBradford yep SIAS is available in all areas of UK and Ireland now, IR and NMR #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @OliHandley, @SKLchem, @UniofBradford
  • ljrn42 Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
    sadly I find students reluctant to give up own tine and curriculum too crowded to fit in too many visits #ASEChat
    In reply to @SKLchem
  • MrMMascolo Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
    Former students are a great resource! If educator have them guest speak or highlight their career to students, a spark may be lit #ASEchat
    In reply to @SKLchem
  • anhalf Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
    #asechat getting the chn outside can be as good as a trip...
  • Newmanphysics Nov 21 @ 3:28 PM EST
    #asechat You can talk about photographing a bird with a slow and a fast shutter. Information about position or motion
    In reply to @missaudsley
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 21 @ 3:28 PM EST
    ask local industries for cash, apply for grants like the BSW one on offer now for challenging circumstance #ASEChat
    In reply to @ramtopsgrum, @hrogerson
  • Newmanphysics Nov 21 @ 3:29 PM EST
    #asechat I got to discussing virtual particles and how they borrow energy of the future today while teaching particle physics.
    In reply to @missaudsley