#ASEchat Archive
The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday July 11, 2016
3:00 PM EDT
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
@teachingofsci
@oboelizzy
Ha! Lets do both!
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Or we could do a synthesis - fun ways to start the new term!
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Okay, made it. Shall we go with good ways to finish the term until 830, then think about starting back?
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Had some fun on A level science course with giant bubbles - how to get a pencil through without bursting bubble
#cellmembranemodel
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
My preferred way to finish; mix 50/50 reflection from kids with hands on practical, something fun but with some HSW.
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Do square frames (four drinking straws with cotton threaded through) make square bubbles?
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
can you give us context?
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
Just seen review of 1st 9 days of
#TdF
. Why not a class review of 36 weeks of teaching??
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
you can always show a video *ducks*
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
You could always discuss the science of summer: migration, adaptations for beach, chemical structure of suncream, effects of UV.
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phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
of course not you silly man
#asechat
. What are we chatting about?
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:11 PM EDT
Who will start next term with 'introduction to using a lab book'?
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:12 PM EDT
I did a 'survival science' mini-SOW ages back. Easy to adapt as 'desert-island-science' to finish summer term.
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
so that would be lighting fires, collecting drinking water and skinning a rabbit??
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
Anyone using The Crunch activities to pep up end of term?
https://t.co/YM0cF4zfMH
#asechat
or planning to use them as an intro in Sept?
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
#ASEChat
this year seems to be lots of team work challenges: marble runs, bridges, boats - set of clear rules and objectives
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
#ASEChat
but all I really want to do is set fire to bubbles/jelly babies etc
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@phys1cs
How can cubic bubbles be created?
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
do the students collaboratively agree the rules and objectives?
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gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
i was planning on september
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
Some important stuff on pollination in secondary packs - is September too late?
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
not quite (although drinking water from salt water is in there)
https://t.co/G4mp3r3QBv
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@gregtheseal
oh brilliant! which year group, and which activities?
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phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
I have only ever done this in two ways... cubic frame and photoshop.
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
I can see the appeal, but would deduct marks if they can't explain science context. Cf
#expeRimental
?
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
science club activities. Ran out of time at the end of term.
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
Ideas for problem solving activities for end of term ( or indeed the beginning) thanks
@teachingofsci
#asechat
https://t.co/UkcOOj9F0m
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
not quite (although drinking water from salt water is in there)
https://t.co/G4mp3r3QBv
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Here is a
#theCrunch
lesson on pollination, using
#micro
:bit as a tally counter for survey investigations
#ASEChat
https://t.co/T4YmMuR8Yw
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
sorry Caro missed this, please use the
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Definitely a strong feeling that videos are not the answer. Science lessons have much more interesting possibilities!
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
agree the criteria, at end of last lesson, get stuck in this lesson?
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Planning to get students using quizlet/making flash cards from lesson 1 next year.
#newgcse
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@phys1cs
will have to look up on U-tube to see how its done
#photoshop
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gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
why cook chicken with year 11's and jellyfish genes in post 16
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Distributed practice in action
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
other things to do with jelly babies - osmosis investigations and put in vacuum - lots of science to explain
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Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@rachelphysics
@TakeOnPhysics
#asechat
I have tried a cheaper tonic water today! I mainly got it for this Sun cream
https://t.co/f7I1m4WX7e
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
End of term can be messy if trips are going out. Last lesson of Y8 was a quiz led by the students.
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phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
my summer job is to get a micro:bit to act as a reaction timer and give result in milliseconds.
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@gregtheseal
let us know how you get on, perhaps we should have a
#crunch
feedback
#asechat
?
gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
a fine idea
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
Bet loads of people are finishing the year by doing a controlled assessment with Y10. (But not Y9 hurray!)
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
unless it is pupils making their own (time lapse / animation) videos to explore and explain science
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
lots on 'sweetie science': jelly baby wave machine, temp change of water heated by burning sweets, 'c' using choc/microwave
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1/2
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@hrogerson
No more controlled assessment....EVER :-)
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
That just gives you loads of holiday marking to do!
#millstone
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https://t.co/aANvyTyG8g
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
Bet loads of people are finishing the year by doing a controlled assessment with Y10. (But not Y9 hurray!)
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CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
#asechat
not sure what the plans for our pack are! Must check tomorrow as head of bio squirrelled it away
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
... Making molecules eg glucose/DNA with sweets, marshmallows in vacuum, screaming jelly baby, osmosis demos... 2/2
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Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@Aimingtobegreen
@TakeOnPhysics
#asechat
Excellent. I have a few good magnetism demos. I will be writing it up here
https://t.co/DtldpXjssa
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@hrogerson
tried making socrative quizzes or class blog writing (different editor each week) ?
#ASEChat
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
#asechat
not all videos are a waste of science time! Good point.
https://t.co/RDkogTupGP
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
unless it is pupils making their own (time lapse / animation) videos to explore and explain science
#ASEChat
phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
yes choc speed of light. This Friday's lesson as requested by my Y9s
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Any trips to end the term? We had a BRILLIANT morning at the
@royalsociety
#summerscience
exhibition
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CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
#asechat
nope no playdoh or colouring pencils ;) (lucky geographer neighbour in Iceland looking at rocks or I'd be dead)
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
BAH!
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typo
https://t.co/IKs1HEZZO1
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
good plan!, these things disappear, never to see the light of day. Can you put your hands on your
#inthezone
kit?
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chat
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@royalsociety
Big Band Fair
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
I've finished the year with tests, not always disguised as 'quizzes'. Time sometimes just too short.
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
socrative yes... Blogs - ALL blocked. Very disappointing.
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TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@royalsociety
Big Bang Fair
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@phys1cs
Spoiler alert! Here is one I made earlier
#reactionspeed
#BBCMicrobit
#ASEChat
https://t.co/i1uHhUDGVD
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@TeacherChemist
oh yes! We've been up to Coventry this term too.
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phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
I might get students to guess mass loss when microwave popcorn is made. ;)
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#yum
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@oboelizzy
Absolutely - who has been recording the crashes, accidents and highs of a year in the lab?
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CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@hrogerson
#asechat
ours on work experience so only got a lesson or 2 next week to sum up year - I'd love to say evaluate/letter to self
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
Yes, me too. With new NC not going to have time to waste.
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https://t.co/Yu7O3UWTE7
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
I've finished the year with tests, not always disguised as 'quizzes'. Time sometimes just too short.
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@royalsociety
what was your best bit Helen?
#asechat
we didn’t get to go this year
gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@TeacherChemist
now your showing off.
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
Could you use something like Edmodo specifically for education?
#ASEChat
https://t.co/kCHDxsDA64
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
socrative yes... Blogs - ALL blocked. Very disappointing.
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
my music teacher colleague and one student loved the spider silk!
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Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@phys1cs
@ViciaScience
I just scanned this from
https://t.co/mHfk4MinZF
I highly recomend this book
#asechat
https://t.co/764sR43Jx8
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Had some great
@BareConductive
robot kits that is hidden in cupboard and forgotten about but can't get them to work now :(
#asechat
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Got our year 12s a look around an F1 factory next week
#excited
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phys1cs
Jul 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
have you done my homework?
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Okay, half way through
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and some great end of term activities shared. Now: starting in September. What's your plan?
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@PhysicsEducator
wow! That will be cool!
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Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@Aimingtobegreen
They are all good workshops, but pop along and say high for your free gift from
@TakeOnPhysics
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
the girls loved the robots in medicine. My least likely scientist came running up 'SO COOL'.
#asechat
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Yep. Currently finishing Phys with Triples and Doubles - will be last one I administer ever. Whoop!
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gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
discussion of summer bridging work
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@phys1cs
fraid so, but nothing to stop you doing it your way and comparing notes.
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
well done
@hrogerson
inspiring the next generation of scientists , tho’ they don’t know it yet!
#asechat
https://t.co/8bRxoBYdZk
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
the girls loved the robots in medicine. My least likely scientist came running up 'SO COOL'.
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
get them all using kerboodle (include staff in that 'all').
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TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
Diamonds were our favourite
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Such a good feeling
#asechat
https://t.co/teWr7AsXwT
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Yep. Currently finishing Phys with Triples and Doubles - will be last one I administer ever. Whoop!
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Just brilliant! Thanks Dave. Exactly what I need
#ASEChat
#cubicbubbles
https://t.co/broWlCgGhb
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@phys1cs
@ViciaScience
I just scanned this from
https://t.co/mHfk4MinZF
I highly recomend this book
#asechat
https://t.co/764sR43Jx8
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
#asechat
What seems to be the issue? Keep meaning to have a look at
@BareConductive
stuff in terms of physics teaching
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@TeacherChemist
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
missed it: too busy. 😩 only got to about 6 stands because we spent ages taking.
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
and mine! are you listening
@ViciaScience
;)
#asechat
https://t.co/nklcMqr5to
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@NeedhamL56
@royalsociety
Diamonds were our favourite
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Sorry to hear that - poor understanding in many schools of how different subjects can support each other
#ASEChat
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@hrogerson
@royalsociety
Was on after term finished so declined school booking but went with my son
#asechat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:35 PM EDT
#ASEChat
made book instructions to get kids into doddle samlearning kerboodle schoology etc
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
#ASEChat
a colleague is making a maths in science scheme to start y9 before we start GCSEs
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
@oboelizzy
Absolutely
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
This is something I want to look to introduce in September
#asechat
#lomis
https://t.co/1b2WvJtuSG
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:35 PM EDT
@hrogerson
this is one of the reasons Language of mathematics in science came about - to break down barriers
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
#asechat
Some fantastic ideas Do you remember the two balloons on a valve which on inflates the other? done with bubbles first
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
I like idea of giving them lots of support options to avoid the dreaded "don't get it" excuses.
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Good idea. Must look at better introducing standard form to Y9.
#asechat
https://t.co/wHHQa4fj4e
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
#ASEChat
a colleague is making a maths in science scheme to start y9 before we start GCSEs
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@hrogerson
We promote this with dept support
https://t.co/0EEQ7LzNxv
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@BareConductive
@CMMarshall113
#asechat
Alas this is true of most science equipment from suppliers!
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
is that based on LoMiS? Lots of interesting attitudes, really needs joint sci/maths approach.
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
I assume you’ve seen this
https://t.co/o07rjjWdwl
click on the moving header when its showing the maths link
#asechat
#LoMiS
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
Have you seen 'Language of Mathematics in Science :Teaching Approaches', now available for download?
#ASEChat
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Suggestion from
@gregtheseal
- September is easier if bridging work is set. Thoughts, tips?
#asechat
(I've found good for 11-12)
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
think it's being planned with maths so hopefully might work if we use similar language and approach
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@Newmanphysics
Yes. Linked syringes then linked balloons to help think about pressure and surface tension
#ASEChat
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@hrogerson
We use Edmodo with KS5. It's fantastically useful. Surely IT could unblock one/two sites?
#asechat
#flippedlearning
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
Used to teach the practical skills in the weeks leading up to the controlled assessment, must better embed in September.
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
#asechat
Ever played Polarity, I have been messing around with the magnets
https://t.co/k4LTQfOA6k
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
lots of ideas around, in and out of
@thease
. Check out
https://t.co/VQzG47M35V
for some discussion.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@hrogerson
Why not start standard form in Y7 when discussing 'milli, micro, kilo and mega'?
#ASEChat
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
We have the maths department coming in to teach the Science dept on an Inset day to ensure consistency with students
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
@teachingofsci
dont re invent the wheel, lots of good guidance in LoMiS
#asechat
https://t.co/B8fvinQTjh
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@gregtheseal
given out HeadStart guides to our Y11-12 students. Hope they do it. Y12-13 needed work this year!
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
I normally use balloons but since getting this book have been waiting to try bubbles
#asechat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@theASE
#asechat
@DrFlower2
will do!
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@hrogerson
"thinking like a scientist" is, I think, a great way to start both ks3 and ks4. With relevant content naturally!
#asechat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
yes thanks!
https://t.co/VNcqUhi7YG
#asechat
TeacherChemist
Jul 11 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@teachingofsci
@gregtheseal
We have done that too
#asechat
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@hrogerson
I need to blog about the approach
@fnoschese
suggested with polystyrene cups to give place value.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@Newmanphysics
No doubt you can share a video if successful?
#ASEChat
#servicestoscienceeducation
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
@BareConductive
#asechat
Do you have a multi meter to test for conductive path or resistance?
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@teachingofsci
indeed I've passed this on
@drflower2
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@PhysicsEducator
@CMMarshall113
some rules may not work in science depends on the context, and the numbers having meaning
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@PhysicsEducator
@CMMarshall113
what is on the agenda? Graphs? Rearranging formulae? statistics?
#ASEChat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@Newmanphysics
@BareConductive
idiot chemist hasn't tried that yet! Thanks!
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
#asechat
I am hoping to develop an IOP workshop on bubbles and surface tension. I will definitely write it up
@TakeOnPhysics
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
I have to say in September I don't do much special (except enforce the seating plan for ks3) and get straight into proper lessons.
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@staffdb66
@CMMarshall113
ours have taught it to the top set Y9. But not the others
#asechat
PhysicsEducator
Jul 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@CMMarshall113
Graphs/rearranging/standard form...also going to use the new Phys equation lists in their teaching
#asechat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@ViciaScience
@PhysicsEducator
"changing subject of formulae" most def on list not sure what else has been chosen
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@drflower2
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
So anyone have thoughts/tips/questions about topics to start with or avoid? Assuming it's not set in some with dept rota...
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@hrogerson
these resources from ASE/RCUK based on recent science research could be a good starting point
#ASEChat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Going to be using post-it notes and show me boards more next term.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@hrogerson
@fnoschese
Just a set of photos may be enough to fire the imagination
#ASEChat
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
@hrogerson
@staffdb66
yes I have a y9 set 1 and 4 and miles apart. Standard form has been a big issue
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
Start Y7 with cells or particles. Done this my whole career.
#asechat
https://t.co/L7TpWN10gH
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
So anyone have thoughts/tips/questions about topics to start with or avoid? Assuming it's not set in some with dept rota...
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@SecretPhysicist
Join us on
#asechat
for an exponential increase in engaging content!
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@PhysicsEducator
that's a suggestion I make in every workshop! That and avoid triangles for eqns if possible.
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Yes could do worse then look here
https://t.co/U4eHCPJ6wq
& this
https://t.co/cO4WVwyeHK
#asechat
https://t.co/t3dsw1YAIA
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@hrogerson
these resources from ASE/RCUK based on recent science research could be a good starting point
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:51 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@hrogerson
Whoops - link to big research question resources from ASE/RCUK
https://t.co/pCJLDT132N
#ASEChat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:51 PM EDT
I might try pluckers more often too. Aim is to get feedback from the whole class at a time.
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@oboelizzy
depends on the class... Got to share the microscopes between classes!
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:52 PM EDT
Last ten minutes of
#asechat
- what makes September smoother for science lessons?
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@hrogerson
#plickers
autocorrect!
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Newmanphysics
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
@BareConductive
#asechat
Look no wires here. Very easy to make
https://t.co/GBgtdppLpb
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
D'oh
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https://t.co/ajI17ZYl8k
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@hrogerson
#plickers
autocorrect!
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stormeducation
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
I'm following
#asechat
and finding nice resources like this blog on Teaching of
#science
https://t.co/ShoICyGKqN
from
@teachingofsci
#scied
CMMarshall113
Jul 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Should probably learn to use my iPad for more that just projecting me doing something onto board
#ASEChat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Well planned lessons to help set up routines, especially during practical activities.
#asechat
https://t.co/urEWsQbbrm
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:52 PM EDT
Last ten minutes of
#asechat
- what makes September smoother for science lessons?
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@hrogerson
is that 'pluckers' or 'plickers' ????
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Who else is coming to the
#YorkTU
22nd August, bring a shared lunch dish, tweet-up time! contact
@MaryUYSEG
to sign up
#asechat
hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@MaryUYSEG
us! Looking forward to going to Akbar's for a nann.
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teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@hrogerson
absolutely - explicit routines, where possible with checklist/steps on the wall to point to.
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ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@hrogerson
May be worth considering teaching the five different types of science investigation in opening weeks?
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NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Can’t keep this a secret any longer Ive just been elected as Chair Elect of
@theASE
three years of science ed fun starts in August
#asechat
HFord_SciEd
Jul 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
@teachingofsci
@PhysicsEducator
...for the new GCSEs
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Thank you all that voted for me!
#humbled
do let me know what you think
@theASE
should work on, (if you are a member that is!)
#asechat
teachingofsci
Jul 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Don't forget your own sanity for September - regular light touch marking, assisted by peer/self/auto marking, and get some sleep!
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hrogerson
Jul 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Congratulations! And GOOD LUCK!
#asechat
https://t.co/AQiUsnGnbI
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Jul 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Can’t keep this a secret any longer Ive just been elected as Chair Elect of
@theASE
three years of science ed fun starts in August
#asechat
ViciaScience
Jul 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@CMMarshall113
@PhysicsEducator
@DrFlower2
found this function machine for interactive whiteboards
#ASEChat
https://t.co/Q8pEju5oSz
gregtheseal
Jul 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@NeedhamL56
@theASE
congratulations LInda. Fantastic news.
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