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Tuesday, 1 June 2021

Scientific Equipment

1. Beaker = A beaker is a science equipment that is used for carrying liquids.

 100ml Low Form Beaker Measuring Glass Beaker Lab Borosilicate Glassware  Chemistry Learning Stationery Laboratory Supplies|Beaker| - AliExpress

2. Conical flask

Flask Conical B24 Top | Vintessential Laboratories

3. Spatula = holding solid stuff.

Stainless Steel Spatula | Home Science Tools

4. Funnel = an item that is wide at the top and small at the bottom.

Small Glass Funnel for Home & School Science Experiements (Short Stem)

5. Test tube

Test tube Medium 125 x 16mm Rimless - Science Equipment & Glassware - The  Science Shop

6. scissor tongs = scissor tongs are used for picking test tubes or other equipment that could be hot.

Crucible Tongs with Bow Stainless Steel 20cm - MTA Catalogue

7. test tube tongs

Test Tube Clamp / Tongs | Home Science Tools

8. gauze mat

Gauze Mat With Ceramic Centre | OfficeMax NZ

9. tripod

Tripod for Spirit Burner - Science Equipment & Glassware - The Science Shop

10. measuring cylinder = for measuring an accurate amount of liquid.

Measuring Cylinders - DutchChems

11. evaporating basin

Porcelain Evaporating Basin 60ml | OfficeMax NZ

12. Thermometer

Thermometers - Science

13. 

test tube tongs

Test Tube Clamp / Tongs | Home Science Tools

14. Fume cupboard scalpel.

Fume Cupboards for Science: Re - circulatory versus extracted to atmosphere  - Council of British International Schools

15. Boss head clamp

Lab Stands Boss Head Clamps Cross Holder Laboratory Metal Grip Supports  Science Work Too|boss head clamp|laboratory standlab clamp holder -  AliExpress

16. Retort stand

40cm Laboratory Retort Stand Full Set With Clamp Iron Support HTSTAR Lab  Equipment | Laboratory Apparatus,Science Lab Equipment,Teaching  Materials,Lab Supplies Manufacturer,Supplier & Exporter - http://www. laboratory-apparatus.com

17. Burette Pipette

EISCO Borosilicate Glass Burette, with PTFE Stopcock, 50mL Capacity, 0 —  Eisco Labs

18. Volumetric flask

Volumetric flask - Wikipedia

19. Mortar/Pestle = is for preparing substances by crushing and grinding materials with the tool.

Mortar and pestle - Wikipedia


Wednesday, 26 May 2021

What i now know from maths

 Hello. Welcome to my blog post. In maths we are just learning about geometry. 

What i know so far is. From maths what i know so far cause of it is, about lots of types of 3D and 2D shapes. Some type of shapes i know are prisms, polyhedrons, polyhedras and ellipsoids. What a shape has or is, or isn't. I now know about some unique shapes, such as the dodcahedron, tetrahedron, ellipses and more.  

Maths has great and i'm looking forward to what i have next week for maths.

How to light a Bunsen Burner


Aim:

I want to find out how to safely use a Bunsen burner.

Method:
Equipment:

  • Lighter or Matches
  • Bunsen Burner
  • Heat mat

Instructions:
  1. Get equipment
  2. Safety glasses are on
  3. Connect the hose to the gas tap
  4. turn the collar to close the air hole
  5. light your match or lighter
  6. put your match or lighter over the Bunsen burner and turn on the gas
  7. if not used, turn the gas off
  8. please do not knock over, anything off.
  9. the Bunsen burner goes on the heat mat
Results:
I didn't get to do it, but i got picture of it and video of my group doing it.





Thursday, 20 May 2021

Olden days

Hello. This is a book called Olden Days. This will blog post will explain what inferring means. 

What inferring means

When a person is thinking about something but doesn't say it and we have to use clues to work out the meaning.

Example:

What is a slide = Xan hasn't seen a slide before.

This time i did laugh = sometimes when something happens he doesn't laugh.

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Hands on Fire

Aim:

I want to find out how to set myself on fire - Safely.

Method:

Equipment
  • Large container of water
  • Detergent (Liquid Soap)
  • Hose
  • Gas
  • Lighter
  • Safety glasses
Instructions

  1. collect the equipment
  2. Putting water in the container to about 2 cm deep
  3. put some liquid soap into the water and gently mix it around
  4. connect the hose to the gas tap
  5. turn on the gas and bubble it into the water
  6. (People with long hair) Tie your hair back.
  7. Roll up sleeves pass your elbow or take your jacket off
  8. wet hands and arms with water
  9. with two hands scoop the bubbles only
  10. take two steps forward
  11. light the bubbles
  12. to get rid of the fire put your hands out and high five.
Result

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Safety in the Lab

Rules 

  1. You must follow the instructions given by the teacher.
  2.  You must not enter the Lab without the teacher.
  3. Report any breakages.
  4. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  5. Do not eat or drink in the Lab.
  6. If you spill something, tell the teacher then clean it up.
  7. Wash your hands after doing experiments.
  8. A heatproof mat should always be used when heating.
  9. If in doubt, ask the teacher.
  10. Never taste or smell chemicals. 
Safety in the Laboratory

Activity 1.
Copy the sentence and finish it off.

1. Liquids do not go into the bins, because: it will go on the floor
2. Solids do not go down the sink because its gonna clog it.
3. Wear safety glasses when you do experiments,
because: Things could go into your eyes.
4. Put your chair under the desk, and stand at the bench
when you do experiments, because: It could on to you.
5. Bags do not go on the desks, because: C
hemicals could go in it..
6. Long hair should be tied back, because: The things could on your hair and probably affect it burn it
7. Do not smell the chemicals, because: It could be bad for you
8. Walk, don’t run around the room, because: Because you could fall over
9. Do not eat or drink in the lab, because: there could be chemicals on it
Toxic
Radioactive
Deadly
Explodable
Hot