A2 Fieldtrip is on!!

Hi chaps,

I am pleased to announce that the A2 ecological sampling on Walthamstow Marshes will be going ahead today.

The ground is a bit boggy and slippery after recent heavy rain, so suitable footwear is a must (boots/wellies with good grips - not slippy trainers please!). Wear a coat, because it will almost certainly rain at some point!

I am expecting to see you all at 1.30 at the agreed meeting point, but please ADD YOUR NAME AS A COMMENT below this post to confirm that you'll be there.

Cheers gang, see you at 1.30.

Laura :)

A2 Biology work

Anne's A2 Biology work, Wednesday 26th September

AS Biology work

Anne's AS Biology work, Wednesday 6th September

Cools science links

Hi all,

I'm going to start posting links to cool science stuff as frequently as possible. Soooo, here are a few to start with. Take a look at them and please let me know of any other good ones I should add.

Thanks, happy browsing!

Laura.

• Check out the Scishow channel on youtube (it's also on facebook and twitter)

A quirky chap called Hank tells you all sorts of interesting (and often disgusting) science stuff! The films are usually under 5 minutes in length. This week I have particularly enjoyed watching one about weed and another about mind-controlling parasites!

• If you have an iPhone or other swanky android-type gadget, I thoroughly recommend the free Flipboard  app.

This is a news portal that brings together stories from a vast range of sources. You can customise it to show categories that interest you and if you include "Science" in your preferences it will update regularly with science news stories.

• Take a look at EarthSky for a mixture of multi-disciplinary science news.

Some of the articles deal with some pretty high-level stuff, so it's worth checking it regularly if you're studying a science subject.  

• Those of you who know me probably already know how much I love BBC Focus magazine. If you can, get a subscription (birthday/Christmas present..?). The website has archived material, so take a look.

• Here are a couple of good revision sites for A level Biology (may be useful for BTEC too) biologyguide.net    spolem.co.uk

Get well soon Anne!

As you are all aware, Anne B currently has a broken ankle.

Anne had hoped to make a super-fast recovery during the summer, but this has unfortunately not been the case and she has to stay home to recover.

A-level people please come to your normal lessons tomorrow (Wednesday 26th) for news about what will be happening with your classes in Anne's absence. You can ask me questions and hopefully I will be able to reassure those of you who are feeling anxious about it.

BTEC people, your tutor will keep you updated, so wait to hear from Zabed or Will.

I'm sure you all join me in wishing Anne well. I know she's feeling VERY frustrated at the moment because she is a person who can't usually sit still for 5 minutes!!!

Laura :)

BED Yr 1 - Tissue types EMIs

Hello year 1 class! Here is a link to the website I used in class today. There are other useful links on the blog if you take a look at my post from 22nd September 2011.

Micrographs


Laura :)

Welcome to the new academic year!

WELCOME BACK to all of our continuing Biology students and a very WARM WELCOME to our new first year Biologists.

Things coming up this term:

- Competition to take part in an exclusive event hosted by medical professionals at the Royal College of Surgeons, dealing with some of the ethical issues involved in modern medical science.

- A2 Biology field work on Walthamstow Marshes. We hope to see some wonderful plant and animal life...maybe even some rarities!

- Shisha awareness campaign. Learn the facts - spread the word.

- Enrichment activities and student organisations, including the Animal Welfare Group and Debating Team

WATCH THIS SPACE!! Laura.