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Lego enthusiast, STEM/STEAM lead.A Level Science Lead. Chem ITT lecturer. Bio teacher of year finalist 2015 &2024. Global Educator finalist 2019. ❤️Reading ❤️Baking ❤️robotics. Plant obsessed ❤️T&L 🔴Waste #SDGs 🇿🇲🇬🇧
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stemybanda.bsky.social
BSKY people has this app gotten better functionality wise? Can I
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1. Bookmark posts
2. Have a private account?
3. Upload videos faster?
Any other new things?
Don’t use it much as found it clunky
June 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
Our Year 12 Young Researchers are currently preparing for the Royal Society Summer Exhibition to be held in July.
The students will present their Daffodil DNA research showcasing all the techniques they've completed, ranging from gel electrophoresis to Nanopore sequencing.
May 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
A big thank you to our sponsors @royalsociety.bsky.social, @dundeeuni.bsky.social and our #STEM partner Dr Konvyes from @RHSWisley.
May 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
My Year 9s are so excited for this as they want to run the Zambia stall! STEAM club is prepping for event as we speak.
May 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
Year 12 researchers are currently working on genome sequencing Narcissis & Dutch Master daffodil varieties & had a full day of DNA extraction & gel electrophoresis. A lot of failed attempts before success.
The round of applause on gel 12 was amazing! MinIon sequencing next. @cheamhigh.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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cmooreanderson.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted by this impartial review of my book published in the journal, School Science Review (open access):
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...

#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio
In the 20+ years that I have been teaching biology I have come across many texts that purport to transform classroom practice and improve student outcomes. However, rarely have I been so convinced by the power of a new theoretical underpinning for a pedagogical technique such as the one presented here. Moore-Anderson provides detailed discussions of systems theory, cybernetics and variation theory and their relevance to the biology classroom. Alongside the explanations, he provides concrete examples grounded in the classroom and over 40 diagrams that can be used to teach key topics. The book starts with explanations of the underpinning theories he has applied to his teaching. This can, at times, be heavy going, and although the ‘key ideas’ are highlighted it can feel like there is a lot of information to absorb. However, as the book continues the scaffolding becomes clear and the reader can see how these ideas build towards coherent classroom strategies. It may be tempting to skip the theory at the beginning of the book and jump to using the diagrams in lessons; however, to be most effective it is important to understand the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind these. Although this book is specifically about teaching biology, there are ideas that are relevant to teaching all science disciplines and it may have benefited from a collation of the ‘key ideas’ and ‘assumptions’ presented as they apply to teaching and learning of all sciences or all classroom settings. Overall, Moore-Anderson presents a well-reasoned and compelling argument for the application of cybernetics and variation theory to the classroom. This is not an easy read, but, in my opinion, it is a thought-provoking read and a book that biology teachers should invest time in, to consider the theories, key ideas and diagrams, and how they could apply these in their own classroom. Helen Darlington Faculty Progress Leader for Science at South Wirral High School
March 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
stemybanda.bsky.social
All ready for our Careers Roadshow and Medical mavericks today!
March 14, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
Today we welcome the Lazy Scientist, who has joined us to talk all things fermentation! We hope students enjoy their day😀
instagram.com/lazyscientis...
lazyscientistsauces.co.uk
@ScienceWeekUK
#britishscienceweek2025
#science #BSW25 #STEMeducation
March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
Guess what our science week theme is?
March 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
A fab day at the F1 in Schoools regionals today :
Top 3 for sponsorship and marketing and Team Identity out of 22 schools! Not a bad start to our F1 journey. The goal is to this a sustainable competition with teams in each class in the next few years. The skills gained are 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
A huge thank you to their sponsors KayScience, Plantlet Culture, UCL, and School Leavers Company
@f1inschoolsuk @f1inschoolsuk @f1 @cheamhigh @kayscience @ucl @schoolleaversco #f1inschools #f1inschoolsuk @plantletculture
March 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
Good luck to our F1 in Schools team Undaunted Racing who are taking part in the South West Regionals of the competition at University of Bath today. We will keep you posted on their progress!
March 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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cheamhigh.bsky.social
Team Undaunted Racing have just done their Brand Identity judging and Design & Engineering and they did really well!
Next up is enterprise judging...
@f1inschoolsuk @f1inschoolsuk @f1 @cheamhigh @kayscience @ucl @schoolleaversco #f1inschools #f1inschoolsuk @plantletculture
March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
Wind tunnel works! Just need to generate more smoke now
March 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
stemybanda.bsky.social
Morning BSky people! Does anyone have any interview practice questions I can use for mech eng, chem eng and Aerospace engineering please? #engineering
February 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
stemybanda.bsky.social
This is fab!
compoundchem.com Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Jan 22
I've been a bit quiet over the past week as I've been working on a few things – one of which is this topic mapping of the various graphics I've built up over the years.

A few more topics to populate then I'll share! #ChatChemistry #ChemSky
Screenshot of a document. The page title is "Fundamentals" and topics with linked infographics include atomic structure, formulae and equations, amount of substance, and the periodic table Screenshot of a document. The page title is "Acids and bases" and topics with linked infographics include acids, alkalis and the pH scale, indicators, and neutralisation.
January 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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royalsociety.org
You've heard of solids, liquids and gases, but what exactly is plasma, the fourth state of matter? And how could it power the future? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldm5...
Is fusion the future of energy? | The Royal Society
YouTube video by The Royal Society
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
We had such a lovely time at YSC! Highly recommend if you want to expose year 12/13 to lab techniques and biomedical careers. Great for manipulating genomes module
cheamhigh.bsky.social Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · Jan 20
Our Year 12/13s are at the Royal Society L’Oreal Young Scientist’s Centre at the Royal Institution today. They are carrying out various microbiological and gene technologies to identify bacterial genes. We hope you're enjoying your visit!
@Ri_Science @royalsociety #youngscientist
January 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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andy.compoundchem.com
This is fascinating: Deep sea metal nodules appear to produce electric currents which can split water molecules and produce oxygen #ChemSky
'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
For Maths fans, 2025 is a square.
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
January 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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bcscott36.bsky.social
Really interesting article! I'm sure chemistry and biology teachers will enjoy #ChatBiology #ChatChemistry
edconway.bsky.social Ed Conway @edconway.bsky.social · Dec 30
If you're interested in energy/climate you've probably heard the nugget that "kerosene/crude oil helped save the whales", by reducing demand for whale oil in lanterns.
I've even trotted it out myself🤦‍♂️
But it turns out it's NOT true.
Here's what actually happened edconway.substack.com/p/no-kerosen...
No, Kerosene did NOT save the Sperm Whale
How we carried on exploiting sperm whales long after the conventional wisdom said we'd stopped. Forgotten Material #1
edconway.substack.com
December 30, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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December 30, 2024 at 5:05 PM
stemybanda.bsky.social
Any last minute advice for my chemistry Oxford interviewees BSky people? I need to calm nerves…. First set of students to get to interview for us at new sch. @chatchemistry.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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compoundchem.com
What are the chemical triggers for menstruation? And what causes period cramps?

This graphic, a collaboration with @periodically.bsky.social, looks at the chemistry behind the menstrual cycle: bit.ly/3ZkpqMz

#ChemSky 🧪
Infographic on the chemistry of the menstrual cycle. The graphic highlights the two sub-cycles, the ovarian cycle and the uterian cycle, and the varying hormone levels during them. Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the growth of a follicle in the ovaries. After ovulation, levels drp to prevent development of multiple follicles. Luteinising hormone triggers the release of an egg from the ovaries and starts the conversion of the follicle to a corpus luteum which is essential for establishing and maintaining pregnancy. Estrogen, produced by the ovaries, causes the uterine lining to grow and triggers the production of luteinising hormone. Low levels of estrogen and progesterone cause the top layers of the uterine lining to break down - this is menstruation. The corpus luteum releases progesterone which stimulates thickening of the uterine lining and the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause contractions which shed the uterine lining and cause cramps.
December 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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ochemistree.bsky.social
Hello #Chemsky! The #OChemistree competition has moved over from the other place.

This year's theme is "Complex Molecules" in honour of the 2024 @nobelprize.bsky.social in Chemistry. Send us your #Chemistree creations before the 13th of Dec!

More info: ochemistree.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/o...
OChemistree Competition 2024
The OChemistree competition is back! The OChemistree competition is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a new topic while being creative on your own or with others e.g. a class or lab group. Aft…
ochemistree.wordpress.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM