woodchurch science

apparently i would last 1 minute and 29 seconds. what about you?

here’s a link to the guardian’s tech page which in this episode discusses smart materials and nanotechnology applications. good for a listen while you’re doing something else. you can even download it for your mp3 player.

10 year 9 pupils from woodchurch took part in this activity day at the discovery clc on 7th july 08. pupils were involved in three activities: a robot challenge, self-righting buoys and renewable energy driven cars. we came away with 2 trophies won in the robot challenge activity by lisa hill and jenny noonan. pupils were up against stiff competition from 5 other wirral schools; oldershaw, upton hall, birkenhead, south wirral and wirral grammar school for girls. well done to all who took part. team photo below.

there are four main theories: spin theory, capture theory, double planet theory and large impact theory. do some research using these links.

for 8C4
produce a powerpoint presentation, word document or publisher document about these important pioneers in the world of vaccination and immunology.
use these links to help with your research
lady mary wortley montague information
lady mary wortley montague images
edward jenner information
edward jenner images
there is also some information in the y8 textbook pages 30-31

try this hsw quiz (only 10 multiple choice questions).

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www.chemistryandsport.org (an rsc site) provides teachers with a varity of resouirces that highlight the chemistry and science behind many sporting events which run throughout the year. from cycling to rugby and motor sports to swimming, chemistry and science help and support sporting performance, from the modern materials used to make bike frames through to the chlorine in your local swimming pool. resources useful for students from 7 to 18 years of age.

here are a few links to some videos showing rocket launches. use in 9J1.
ocean mission launch, military satellite launch, indian rocket blast off, vietnams first space launch

here’s a link to a mass/weight simulator. check out the differences between mass and weight on earth and the moon.

start here, your first stop