“What makes you a scientist?”
Student: “Sir, what makes you a scientist?”
Me: “Can anyone in the class suggest an answer?”
A conversation about Observation and Inference – Year 7
Observation: I can hear the sound of water running down the roof gutter…
“Why are we only just finding out about these problems now?”
Really important question was raised by one of my year 8 students today during our discussion on sustainability, pollution, the impact of litter on the local ecosystems and the impact we are having on the world.
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – DNA
So here’s my thinking on DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid. an endless sequence of 4 not-so-simple molecules made up of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus that somehow, in some way form …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Hugs
The humble, yet amazing, hug!My daughter gave me a hug this morning and it reminded me of a discussion I had with some of my students about energy transfer (yes, …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Entropy
Do you find it is always becoming harder to keep things tidy and ordered…Well, you’re not alone. I feel this every day. But there COULD be a reason… Turns out …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Atoms
Murray’s 60sec science of the day. – AtomsSo despite having to explain to my students that Atoms were “totes cray-cray small” there are 118 different types of atoms that we …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Onions
Murray’s 60sec science of the day ….. a little less philosophical then previous Why do onions make you cry?Inside onion cells are chemical compounds that contain sulfur. When you cut …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Trees
Murray’s 60sec science of the day.In this time of isolation, we have the opportunity to examine the world around us a little differently. I would ask when we look outside …
Murray’s 60sec Science Contemplation – Rainbows
When you see a rainbow I want you to consider something VERY important. What you see is unique to you and you alone and it took anywhere between 10,000 and …