As we hinted on our Twitter, we recently made candles. Here's the outcome of our DIY session:
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Candle making session
Greetings fellow Scientists!
As we hinted on our Twitter, we recently made candles. Here's the outcome of our DIY session:
As we hinted on our Twitter, we recently made candles. Here's the outcome of our DIY session:
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Flame tests
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Recently we conducted a number of flame test to identify metal ions. Can you recognise the colours?
Recently we conducted a number of flame test to identify metal ions. Can you recognise the colours?
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Disappearing worms
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Recently we created disappearing worms!
Here's what we've used:
We started by dissolving calcium chloride:
After that, we added either sodium alginate or Gaviscon to make the worms:
Recently we created disappearing worms!
Here's what we've used:
We started by dissolving calcium chloride:
After that, we added either sodium alginate or Gaviscon to make the worms:
To make the worms disappear, we've made a saturated sodium chloride solution:
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Halloween DIY project
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Looking for some Halloween decorations? Just before the end of this half-term we decided to do a DIY project inspired by various craft projects found online. Have a look below:
Looking for some Halloween decorations? Just before the end of this half-term we decided to do a DIY project inspired by various craft projects found online. Have a look below:
Monday, 24 October 2016
British Dental Association Museum
Greetings fellow Scientists!
We hope you are enjoying your half-term break. We would like to recommend the British Dental Association Museum - a tiny place worth visiting where you can learn about the history of british dentistry. Have a look at our photos:
We hope you are enjoying your half-term break. We would like to recommend the British Dental Association Museum - a tiny place worth visiting where you can learn about the history of british dentistry. Have a look at our photos:
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Extracting metals from metal oxides
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Recently we tried to extract pure metals from metal oxides. Have a look how we did at extracting copper:
Recently we tried to extract pure metals from metal oxides. Have a look how we did at extracting copper:
Monday, 17 October 2016
Photo competition
Greetings fellow Scientists!
Half-term is coming so you might be travelling around the country which can give you an opportunity to spot some beautiful agricultural landscapes. Rothamsted Research has organised a fantastic competition (click here for more details) so make sure you have your camera with you! The deadline is Friday, 2nd December. See Miss Ochwat in SC4 if you need any help.
Half-term is coming so you might be travelling around the country which can give you an opportunity to spot some beautiful agricultural landscapes. Rothamsted Research has organised a fantastic competition (click here for more details) so make sure you have your camera with you! The deadline is Friday, 2nd December. See Miss Ochwat in SC4 if you need any help.
Saturday, 8 October 2016
Strawberry DNA
Greetings fellow Scientists!
During the first session after the holidays, we extracted DNA from a strawberry:
During the first session after the holidays, we extracted DNA from a strawberry:
Fancy trying this experiment at home? This is how you do it:
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