In our last session this year we finished our candles. They turned out really well!
Have a restful break and make sure to visit our blog again in January.
Chemistree :)
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Candle making session (part 2)
Greetings fellow Scientists!
In our last session this year we finished our candles. They turned out really well!
In our last session this year we finished our candles. They turned out really well!
Monday, 7 December 2015
Candle making session
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Today we started working on our Christmas candles. We used the following equipment:
We melted the wax and added wax crayons to achieve different colours of wax:
We poured the wax into votives:
Next week we are going to add more layers to achieve this final look:
Today we started working on our Christmas candles. We used the following equipment:
We melted the wax and added wax crayons to achieve different colours of wax:
Next week we are going to add more layers to achieve this final look:
Monday, 30 November 2015
Silver mirror test
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Today we conducted the silver mirror test. We started by preparing the Tollens' reagent:
The final result was really impressive:
Today we conducted the silver mirror test. We started by preparing the Tollens' reagent:
The final result was really impressive:
Monday, 23 November 2015
Spectroscopy in a suitcase
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Today we had an exciting opportunity to work with a scientist from the University of Greenwich. We explored a fascinating branch of Science, namely spectroscopy.
Spectroscopy is the study focusing on the analysis of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. We had a chance to analyse multiple samples, identify various functional groups and finally identify the substance we were testing.
Today we had an exciting opportunity to work with a scientist from the University of Greenwich. We explored a fascinating branch of Science, namely spectroscopy.
The Smarties Science Club members with Ms Katy Glazer, National Coordinator for SIAS and
Mr William King, University of Greenwich
Spectroscopy is the study focusing on the analysis of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. We had a chance to analyse multiple samples, identify various functional groups and finally identify the substance we were testing.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Levitating flame
Greetings fellow Scientists!
In our yesterday's session we had a bit of fun with Bunsen burners. Firstly, we made a levitating flame:
We also did a flame test with copper sulfate and created beautiful sparks with iron filings:
In our yesterday's session we had a bit of fun with Bunsen burners. Firstly, we made a levitating flame:
We also did a flame test with copper sulfate and created beautiful sparks with iron filings:
Monday, 9 November 2015
Bubble snakes
Greetings fellow Scientists!
In our today's session we looked at the surface tension of water. We conducted a simple experiment where we tested different washing up liquids and their ability to create bubbles.
Here is the equipment used:
Here is how we prepared everything:
Lastly, the fun bit:
Would you like to do this experiment at home? Watch this video for step-by-step instructions:
In our today's session we looked at the surface tension of water. We conducted a simple experiment where we tested different washing up liquids and their ability to create bubbles.
Here is the equipment used:
Here is how we prepared everything:
Lastly, the fun bit:
Would you like to do this experiment at home? Watch this video for step-by-step instructions:
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
National Pathology Week
Greetings fellow Scientists!
2nd - 8th November is the National Pathology Week. Pathology is a branch of Science which focuses on the analysis of tissues, organs and bodily fluids to diagnose a disease. There are many pathology specialities, some of them include chemical pathology, histopathology or medical microbiology. The Royal College of Pathologists website offers loads of information about various events organised to celebrate pathology. At Jo Richardson, to celebrate this event, the students will complete a quiz in tutor time and learn more about pathology by watching a short film about pathology. Together with JRCS Science Ambassadors we decorated our Science corridors with posters and prepared a display about pathology.
2nd - 8th November is the National Pathology Week. Pathology is a branch of Science which focuses on the analysis of tissues, organs and bodily fluids to diagnose a disease. There are many pathology specialities, some of them include chemical pathology, histopathology or medical microbiology. The Royal College of Pathologists website offers loads of information about various events organised to celebrate pathology. At Jo Richardson, to celebrate this event, the students will complete a quiz in tutor time and learn more about pathology by watching a short film about pathology. Together with JRCS Science Ambassadors we decorated our Science corridors with posters and prepared a display about pathology.
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