We were talking about what supermoons are, today in an ESO1 class. If you are interested, here is a great video that will help you understand what a supermoon is.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Size and scale of the Universe - Enjoy this interactive model of the Universe!
The extremely big size of the Universe is often difficult for us to understand. The distances and sizes are so far beyond our everyday experience. Zoom in and out with this interactive model of the Universe to discover the existence of both the big and small elements. You will be able to zoom out from the Earth to the Sun and then the Solar System, then to galaxies and all the way out to the rest if the Universe. You will also be able to zoom in to the smaller components of matter and discover an entire world of structures and particles that the bare human eye can't see.
Click here to start!
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Friday, 5 June 2015
ANIMAL AND PLANT CELL MODELS
GREAT WORK! THIS YEAR ESO 2 STUDENTS HAVE MADE SOME FANTASTIC MODELS OF ANIMAL AND PLANT CELLS.
These models have been a fun way to learn the different organelles that make up cells and the main differences between animal and plant cells.
CHECK THEM OUT HERE!
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT - TURNING MILK INTO PLASTIC! By Sergio RodrÃguez Bastian
BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC!
Plastic made from milk was quite common in the early 1900s. In fact, it was used to make ornaments in the early 20th Century. This plastic, known as casein plastic was used to make buttons, decorative buckles, beads and other jewellery. Galalith ( Gala - milk and lith - stone ) was the commercial name of an important manufacturer of casein plastic ornaments.
It is made by mixing vinegar and milk. The acid in the vinegar makes the casein molecules join together making polymers. Plastic is made up of polymers, in this casecasein polymers.
In this project we used different shaped moulds to make casein plastic figures. We made buttons,
ornaments for necklaces, buttons and dices.
THESE BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENTS ARE MADE OF MILK. YES, MILK!!
1. Put 250 ml of milk in a beaker or cup.
2. Heat in with a Bunsen burner or microwave oven.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of vinegar and mix it.
4. Pour through the strainer.
5. Scoop the clumps out with a spoon and put them on the paper towels.
6. After about 30 minutes, put the mixture in a bowl and mix until its smooth.
7. Put it in moulds and let it dry for a few days.
8. Once they are completely dry, you can paint the figures.
9. You will be surprised at how hard the plastic becomes when dry.
Plastic made from milk was quite common in the early 1900s. In fact, it was used to make ornaments in the early 20th Century. This plastic, known as casein plastic was used to make buttons, decorative buckles, beads and other jewellery. Galalith ( Gala - milk and lith - stone ) was the commercial name of an important manufacturer of casein plastic ornaments.
It is made by mixing vinegar and milk. The acid in the vinegar makes the casein molecules join together making polymers. Plastic is made up of polymers, in this casecasein polymers.
In this project we used different shaped moulds to make casein plastic figures. We made buttons,
ornaments for necklaces, buttons and dices.
THESE BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENTS ARE MADE OF MILK. YES, MILK!!
HOW TO MAKE CASEIN PLASTIC.
1. Put 250 ml of milk in a beaker or cup.
2. Heat in with a Bunsen burner or microwave oven.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of vinegar and mix it.
4. Pour through the strainer.
5. Scoop the clumps out with a spoon and put them on the paper towels.
6. After about 30 minutes, put the mixture in a bowl and mix until its smooth.
7. Put it in moulds and let it dry for a few days.
8. Once they are completely dry, you can paint the figures.
9. You will be surprised at how hard the plastic becomes when dry.
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
SCIENCE FAIR - Last minute preparations
Students have been finishing off their experiments this morning and rehearsing their explanations. They are now almost all ready for this afternoon's Science fair, which takes place as part of the school's open doors event.
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