Emily Bird
@missbird90.bsky.social
Head of science at WRHS, teacher of A level biology (OCR), BTEC app sci, GCSE bio and comb sci (AQA) 🔬
We very much enjoyed our faculty meeting cake sent by @educake.bsky.social as our pupils answered over a million questions between September and May.
June 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We very much enjoyed our faculty meeting cake sent by @educake.bsky.social as our pupils answered over a million questions between September and May.
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Another GEM of an article here:
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times www.bbc.com/news/article...
@chatbiology.bsky.social
#ChatBiology
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times www.bbc.com/news/article...
@chatbiology.bsky.social
#ChatBiology
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.
www.bbc.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Another GEM of an article here:
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times www.bbc.com/news/article...
@chatbiology.bsky.social
#ChatBiology
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times www.bbc.com/news/article...
@chatbiology.bsky.social
#ChatBiology
School approved my cover for this 🧬
Who else is coming? #ChatBiology
Who else is coming? #ChatBiology
We are pleased to announce that #ChatBiologyLive has partnered with @thesciencehub.bsky.social as part of their Secondary Science Festival with Physics Partners 🎉
New date: Tues 8th July
Tickets and more info here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-...
New date: Tues 8th July
Tickets and more info here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-...
May 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
School approved my cover for this 🧬
Who else is coming? #ChatBiology
Who else is coming? #ChatBiology
@teacherhead.bsky.social's talk on some key walkthrus was definitely my highlight of #ResearchEdWarr today
April 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
@teacherhead.bsky.social's talk on some key walkthrus was definitely my highlight of #ResearchEdWarr today
Today I learned the etymology of the word "gas" from an episode of @tpwky.bsky.social about the bends (an illness that didn't exist in humans until the industrial revolution) and I love it and you should all know about it.
April 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today I learned the etymology of the word "gas" from an episode of @tpwky.bsky.social about the bends (an illness that didn't exist in humans until the industrial revolution) and I love it and you should all know about it.
🎗️March is endometriosis awareness month.🎗️
Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes, but is pitifully funded and chronically under researched.
What can you do as a science teacher to raise awareness?
Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes, but is pitifully funded and chronically under researched.
What can you do as a science teacher to raise awareness?
March 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🎗️March is endometriosis awareness month.🎗️
Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes, but is pitifully funded and chronically under researched.
What can you do as a science teacher to raise awareness?
Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes, but is pitifully funded and chronically under researched.
What can you do as a science teacher to raise awareness?
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Someone reminded me of a spreadsheet I compiled a few years ago asking people to share their A-Level choices, where they are in their careers now and any thoughts/advice for teens choosing their A-levels.
The message is try not to stress!
Please share (and add yours)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The message is try not to stress!
Please share (and add yours)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
A Level choices - public
docs.google.com
March 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Someone reminded me of a spreadsheet I compiled a few years ago asking people to share their A-Level choices, where they are in their careers now and any thoughts/advice for teens choosing their A-levels.
The message is try not to stress!
Please share (and add yours)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The message is try not to stress!
Please share (and add yours)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I was inspired by @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social 's talk at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social connect to film my explanation in a rates lesson this week using the worksheet students would use.
This meant I could pause and re-play to do an I do/ we do. I could circulate the room helping while explaining.
This meant I could pause and re-play to do an I do/ we do. I could circulate the room helping while explaining.
March 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I was inspired by @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social 's talk at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social connect to film my explanation in a rates lesson this week using the worksheet students would use.
This meant I could pause and re-play to do an I do/ we do. I could circulate the room helping while explaining.
This meant I could pause and re-play to do an I do/ we do. I could circulate the room helping while explaining.
Guess what I'm teaching today? #GWITT #ChatBiology
March 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Guess what I'm teaching today? #GWITT #ChatBiology
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Yay! Great to see Phet here! Very useful interactive animations of important processes (see diffusion below) #iTeachBio 🎓
The Diffusion simulation allows students to explore how two gases mix. Experiment with concentration, temperature, mass, and radius to determine how these factors affect the rate of diffusion. #Edusky
#Thermodynamics #Chemistry
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulatio...
#Thermodynamics #Chemistry
phet.colorado.edu/en/simulatio...
March 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Yay! Great to see Phet here! Very useful interactive animations of important processes (see diffusion below) #iTeachBio 🎓
The best thing about working in a school for 10+ years is the community
In the last week: a doctor came to our iftar, a school data worker came to parents evening, a biomedical science 3rd year gave a talk, and an optometry student reached out to mentor a y12.
All my old biology students 💜
In the last week: a doctor came to our iftar, a school data worker came to parents evening, a biomedical science 3rd year gave a talk, and an optometry student reached out to mentor a y12.
All my old biology students 💜
March 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The best thing about working in a school for 10+ years is the community
In the last week: a doctor came to our iftar, a school data worker came to parents evening, a biomedical science 3rd year gave a talk, and an optometry student reached out to mentor a y12.
All my old biology students 💜
In the last week: a doctor came to our iftar, a school data worker came to parents evening, a biomedical science 3rd year gave a talk, and an optometry student reached out to mentor a y12.
All my old biology students 💜
Sixth form student union did such a good job organising a community iftar event tonight 💜🌙
March 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sixth form student union did such a good job organising a community iftar event tonight 💜🌙
Sixth form iftar tonight and apparently I now take baking requests.
March 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Sixth form iftar tonight and apparently I now take baking requests.
A level biology:
Keystone species
Conservation vs preservation
In situ vs ex situ
Keystone species
Conservation vs preservation
In situ vs ex situ
Historic first official wild beaver release in England!
Earlier today, our team was delighted to support the historic first licensed wild beaver release @nationaltrust.bsky.social site at Little Sea in Purbeck, Dorset.
@naturalengland.bsky.social
Earlier today, our team was delighted to support the historic first licensed wild beaver release @nationaltrust.bsky.social site at Little Sea in Purbeck, Dorset.
@naturalengland.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
A level biology:
Keystone species
Conservation vs preservation
In situ vs ex situ
Keystone species
Conservation vs preservation
In situ vs ex situ
💛 March is endometriosis awareness month. 💛
As teachers its really important to be aware of this whole body inflammatory disease that is as common as diabetes. It can be utterly debilitating.
@endogirlsblog.bsky.social has some brilliant information about this disease on her Instagram.
As teachers its really important to be aware of this whole body inflammatory disease that is as common as diabetes. It can be utterly debilitating.
@endogirlsblog.bsky.social has some brilliant information about this disease on her Instagram.
March 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
💛 March is endometriosis awareness month. 💛
As teachers its really important to be aware of this whole body inflammatory disease that is as common as diabetes. It can be utterly debilitating.
@endogirlsblog.bsky.social has some brilliant information about this disease on her Instagram.
As teachers its really important to be aware of this whole body inflammatory disease that is as common as diabetes. It can be utterly debilitating.
@endogirlsblog.bsky.social has some brilliant information about this disease on her Instagram.
Really enjoyed the stories that Joel peppered his talk with. How many of our students can't name a living scientist?
Had an amazing day at #TTRConnect thanks to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social for the opportunity to present how science teachers can bring Hinterland into the classroom
March 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Really enjoyed the stories that Joel peppered his talk with. How many of our students can't name a living scientist?
Reposted by Emily Bird
Reposted by Emily Bird
Final talks in the science strand of #TTConnect streamyard.com/watch/8bsA6H... Emily Bird, Simon Poliakoff, Kavitha Ravindran and Zhelyo Vasilev
March 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Final talks in the science strand of #TTConnect streamyard.com/watch/8bsA6H... Emily Bird, Simon Poliakoff, Kavitha Ravindran and Zhelyo Vasilev
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Just confirmed - We are going to stream 50+ of the sessions at TTR Connect today for FREE! You can tune in LIVE from 10am this morning and access the on-demand recordings here: www.ttradio.org/connect-online See the main stage talks and English, Maths, Science, History and RS strand talks!
March 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Just confirmed - We are going to stream 50+ of the sessions at TTR Connect today for FREE! You can tune in LIVE from 10am this morning and access the on-demand recordings here: www.ttradio.org/connect-online See the main stage talks and English, Maths, Science, History and RS strand talks!
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Today is the day! Follow the hashtag #ttrconnect on all social platforms to keep up with all the action and join us on the livestream here where we plan to stream 50+ sessions for free for your enjoyment….kicks off 10.10am with Mr P! www.ttradio.org/connect-online
Teachers Talk Connect Online | Teachers Talk Radio
www.ttradio.org
March 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Today is the day! Follow the hashtag #ttrconnect on all social platforms to keep up with all the action and join us on the livestream here where we plan to stream 50+ sessions for free for your enjoyment….kicks off 10.10am with Mr P! www.ttradio.org/connect-online
51 of our A level biologists had a lovely day sampling at the beach.
Data loggers used to measure soil temperature, light intensity, salinity. Keys used to help measure abundance and to examine succession. Samples taken to measure pH back in the lab. Kite diagrams pending! 👩🏻🔬
Data loggers used to measure soil temperature, light intensity, salinity. Keys used to help measure abundance and to examine succession. Samples taken to measure pH back in the lab. Kite diagrams pending! 👩🏻🔬
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
51 of our A level biologists had a lovely day sampling at the beach.
Data loggers used to measure soil temperature, light intensity, salinity. Keys used to help measure abundance and to examine succession. Samples taken to measure pH back in the lab. Kite diagrams pending! 👩🏻🔬
Data loggers used to measure soil temperature, light intensity, salinity. Keys used to help measure abundance and to examine succession. Samples taken to measure pH back in the lab. Kite diagrams pending! 👩🏻🔬
Looking forward to it!
We can't wait for @ttradioofficial.bsky.social's biggest multi-subject event in Manchester on Saturday 1st March 🎉
Emily Bird will be giving a fantastic science talk on: Feedback and next steps after assessments in science.
🕒 3:15pm – 4:20pm. You'll not want to miss it!
#TTRConnect
Emily Bird will be giving a fantastic science talk on: Feedback and next steps after assessments in science.
🕒 3:15pm – 4:20pm. You'll not want to miss it!
#TTRConnect
February 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Looking forward to it!
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So after half term we have some “soft” open evening events so spruced up the displays @achilleosandri.bsky.social @cmooreanderson.bsky.social @chrisgraham.bsky.social @engagewcs.bsky.social @missbird90.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
The return of the Velcro board…
The return of the Velcro board…
February 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
So after half term we have some “soft” open evening events so spruced up the displays @achilleosandri.bsky.social @cmooreanderson.bsky.social @chrisgraham.bsky.social @engagewcs.bsky.social @missbird90.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
The return of the Velcro board…
The return of the Velcro board…
139 of our year 11s over two days have come in for 3 hours of science revision ahead of their mock exams 🔬🔭🧪
✔️Reteaching and practice of bonding
✔️Using the formula sheet and calculations
✔️Walk and talk mock of the carbon cycle and cell structure
✔️Reteaching and practice of bonding
✔️Using the formula sheet and calculations
✔️Walk and talk mock of the carbon cycle and cell structure
February 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
139 of our year 11s over two days have come in for 3 hours of science revision ahead of their mock exams 🔬🔭🧪
✔️Reteaching and practice of bonding
✔️Using the formula sheet and calculations
✔️Walk and talk mock of the carbon cycle and cell structure
✔️Reteaching and practice of bonding
✔️Using the formula sheet and calculations
✔️Walk and talk mock of the carbon cycle and cell structure
I'm looking forward to this!
Here it is!
The TTR Connect Running Order and Talk Titles.
This is our most ambitious event EVER bringing together so much expertise from across the profession in one venue. It is completely FREE for teachers!
Manchester - Saturday 1st March - Grab your ticket now: www.ttradio.org/teachers-tal...
The TTR Connect Running Order and Talk Titles.
This is our most ambitious event EVER bringing together so much expertise from across the profession in one venue. It is completely FREE for teachers!
Manchester - Saturday 1st March - Grab your ticket now: www.ttradio.org/teachers-tal...
February 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I'm looking forward to this!