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Pete Whiting

@mrvanw.bsky.social
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Teacher, School Leadership, Active/Flipped Learning and Student Wellbeing in Regional Australia

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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Empirical Formula A great place to start: can you determine the empirical formula of caffeine? Quick worked practice for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry. youtu.be/KkEQt6jGgE0 #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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How to Calculate an Empirical Formula | Easy Caffeine Practice Question | AP, IB & HSC
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: 2 quick MCQs! Empirical formula + percentage by mass. Can you get both right? Useful exam practice for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry students and teachers. youtu.be/7UBX4DY-J0Q #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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Empirical Formula & Percentage by Mass | 2 Chemistry Practice Questions | AP, IB & HSC
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Empirical Formula Can you use experimental data to determine the empirical formula of chalcopyrite? Worked exam practice for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry. youtu.be/Kr6Tl7VIlkI #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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Empirical Formula from Experimental Data | Worked Chemistry Exam Question | AP, IB & HSC
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Galvanic Cells Can you label the cell, calculate E°cell AND predict the observations? An intermediate electrochemistry exam question for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry. youtu.be/2_JTSf82VW8 #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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Galvanic Cell Practice Question | Diagram, Cell Potential & Observations | AP, IB & HSC
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Galvanic Cells Harder one! Can you draw the entire voltaic cell from scratch AND explain why it needs a salt bridge? Great HSC, IB & AP Chemistry practice. youtu.be/_73wBy7hvnc #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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Draw a Galvanic Cell & Explain the Salt Bridge | Challenging Chemistry Exam Question
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Galvanic Cells Can you complete and label the cell, then calculate E°cell? A great electrochemistry practice question for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry. youtu.be/mohs_ui6xCM #Chemistry #ChemEd #EduSky #ITeachChem
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Galvanic Cell Practice Question | Label the Cell & Calculate Cell Potential | AP, IB & HSC
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry QOTD: Conservation of Mass & Redox Worked questions on stoichiometry, oxidation states & identifying redox. For HSC, IB & AP Chemistry students and teachers. youtu.be/ekv_JjWQxVs #EduSky #ITeachChem #Chemistry #ChemEd #IB #IBChemistry #HSC #HSCChemistry #APChemistry
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Conservation of Mass & Redox Practice Questions | AP, IB & HSC Chemistry
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🧪 Chemistry Question of the Day Standard Solutions & Serial Dilutions 3 worked exam questions for Chemistry students, plus a useful revision resource for teachers. Suitable for HSC, IB & AP Chemistry. youtu.be/L5NBuIv9EKg #Chemistry #ChemEd
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Standard Solutions & Serial Dilutions Practice Questions | AP, IB & HSC Chemistry
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is exactly it! #AI #Edtech #edusky
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
How have I just found Slow Reveal Graphs. What a great numeracy activity that surely fits within the realm of the #projectzero thinking routines. This is very exciting! #scienceteaching #edusky slowrevealgraphs.com
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Slow Reveal Graphs
An Instructional Routine to Promote Sensemaking about Data
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Been thinking about when AI helps us teach better and when it chips away at our craft. Tried Claude.ai to build a Pomodoro and exam timer; learned a bit about tools, a lot about balance. #AI #edchat #teachers
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AI, Me and Claude (But Mostly Me)
OK, first thing’s first, I am not a huge fan of AI. At the same time, I find it insanely useful; not in the way students sometimes use it to dodge learning, but in the way it can handle tasks that sit well outside my skill set or that do not require deep conceptual understanding. For example, I need to know how to write, and I need to keep that muscle strong.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I've been flipping my chemistry class for the last decade, it is absolutely the operating system of choice!
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Supporting Student Success in IB Chemistry: Exam Practice, Feedback, and the Power of Knowing What to Expect Hi Team, at the Central West Leadership Academy, we believe that feedback is one of the most powerful tools we can give students on their learning journey. It builds confidence, sharpens…
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Supporting Student Success in IB Chemistry: Exam Practice, Feedback, and the Power of Knowing What to Expect
Hi Team, at the Central West Leadership Academy, we believe that feedback is one of the most powerful tools we can give students on their learning journey. It builds confidence, sharpens understanding, and, most importantly, gives students clarity about their next steps. In our International Baccalaureate (IB) program, where inquiry, rigour and reflection sit at the core of student growth, quality feedback is not just helpful.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
IB Chemistry Mock Exam Walkthrough – HL and SL Questions Answered Our latest video is now live. This IB Chemistry mock exam breakdown walks through HL and SL-style questions from key syllabus areas including stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic trends, and lab skills. Designed to support…
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IB Chemistry Mock Exam Walkthrough – HL and SL Questions Answered
Our latest video is now live. This IB Chemistry mock exam breakdown walks through HL and SL-style questions from key syllabus areas including stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic trends, and lab skills. Designed to support post-exam reflection, it includes worked solutions, marking strategies, and tips for using the Data Booklet effectively. Watch it here: Perfect for students preparing for final exams or reviewing their recent performance.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🎓 Think you're ready for the IB Chemistry exam? I break down real HL & SL-style questions from core topics like stoichiometry, atomic structure & lab calc skills — step-by-step, with markschemes & Data Booklet tips. 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/0SAwI_-z0oQ #IBChemistry #IBMockExam #IBStudy #ChemStudents
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IB Chemistry Mock Exam Breakdown: HL & SL Questions Answered | S1–S3 & R Topics
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Weekend distractions from writing #reports. Loving my wife's #Poirot puzzle and working through some fun #chemistry puzzles to give feedback to students. #ibchemistry #chemistryteacher #edusky
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Just posted a new blog reflecting on Embracing MESSY Leadership (by Alyssa Gallagher & Rosie Connor) and what it means for school leaders trying to balance relationships, wellbeing, and all the “stuff” that needs doing. #Education #Leadership #TeachingAndLearning #MESSYLeadership
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Reflections on Chapter 1 of Embracing MESSY Leadership: Balancing the Human Side of Leadership
First in a series inspired by our SLT book club Our fearless leader has introduced a Leadership Book Club as part of our executive team’s professional development. I'm very excited. First on the roster is Embracing MESSY Leadership by Alyssa Gallagher and Rosie Connor. A few chapters in, the book is proving engaging - thankfully avoiding the trap of feeling like an overextended blog post.
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David Brisbane @davidbrisbane.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Happy Star Trek day! May the 4th be ever in your favour x
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Catching up on #WWERaw and it's good to see that even evil John Cena understands that respectful relationships are important.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
I have a lot of thoughts about calling anxiety around Mathematics Math's Anxiety. Mostly that we shouldn't. However, anxiety and math's do overlap quite a lot and I think this scaffold while simple will be a nice reminder for a lot of teachers. #edusky
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Dr. Scull @drscull.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
My first course has been published on @chessable today! It focuses on making our tactical knowledge more accessible during games. As I've talked a lot about on Chess Journeys, turning knowledge into skill. Let me know what you think of it. #chesspunks www.chessable.com/chess-journe...
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Not sure how but this only my second #Brilliant!! move ever on @chess.com. Pretty pumped about this one #chesspunks #chess
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
📢 New Video! 🎥 Hess' Law Complete: Learn how to perform enthalpy calculations using both equations and Hess’ cycles for IB, AP & HSC Chemistry students! 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/taOzBjTT-ds #iTeachChem #edusky #eduskyAU #FlippedLearning
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Hess' Law Explained + Enthalpy Calculations | IB, AP & HSC Chemistry 🔥
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
It’s been great dipping my toes back into making videos for my students after a VERY long break! 🙌 This year, I'm focusing on the things that truly bring me joy in education. What are YOU excited about in your teaching this year? Let’s share ideas! 🌟 #iTeachChem #eduskyAU #EduSky
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
📢 New Chemistry Video! 🚀 Learn how to calculate reaction rates mathematically and use tangents on rate of reaction graphs to solve problems in IB Chemistry R2.2.1. 🧪 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/5V-FXFB7F1M #iTeachChem #edusky #eduskyAU #FlippedLearning
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Rate of Reaction & Tangents | Step-by-Step Guide
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Look, as a #chemistryteacher I find good questions like this are great at centering myself when I get stressed. School starts tomorrow, stress was rising, this helped. It just forces other things out of my mind & makes me present as I do the silly low stakes #chemistry #math problem #iteachChem
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Steve Smith @onlinechemtutor.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
A tricky Hess Law problem. Please share with your A Level Chemistry students! #iTeachChem #SciComm #UKEd #ALevelChemistry #ChatChemistry
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Keen to see how these chats compare to the old twitter chats #EduSkyAU
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Adriano Di Prato @adrianodiprato.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The inaugural #EduSkyAU chat is happening on: 📅 Tuesday, 28 January 🎊 with guest host @mattpitman.com.au. A space for all Aussie educators to connect, share, and inspire. Let’s Go!!
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Great to see @dndpodcast.bsky.social getting the credit it deserves. As an OG slabber it always blows my mind how rarely the geekly masterpiece is in the discussion. Peak actual play #dnd #podcast www.thegamer.com/best-dungeon...
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14 Best Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts
These are the best D&D podcasts to listen to right now.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Alright #chesspunks, what's the psychology I wonder between me tilting games consistently on my phone but when on a desktop I win closer to 55% at the rating I'm on thanks to my phone tilts? Note that this rating is still super low and an inconsistent player.
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Kate Littlejohn @kelittlejohn.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
This is a very good point.
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Teresa MacKinnon @warwicklanguage.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
#altc #LTHEchat
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𝕁𝕦𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟 ℝ𝕚𝕕𝕕𝕖𝕟 @eduridden.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I could not agree with @thenerdyteacher.bsky.social more! @bsky.app 🦋 has managed somehow to grab the attention of #educators globally 🌏 and reconnect a #CommunityOfPractice that used to be on #Twitter and died years ago. I'm hoping it continues to thrive and grow 🌻. #EduSky #AussieEd #Education.
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
It's a great day when school excursions take you home to the beach #aussieEd #edusky
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Spent a great day with #P4C working to build #Philosophy pedagogy in schools to help build literacy, inferencing and student #wellbeing #edusky
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Pete Whiting @mrvanw.bsky.social · 15/01/2024
This is the least surprising article ever BUT the lack of representation of non-male scientists and the emphasis on the lone male genius is so pervasive in our #science curriculum and detrimental to our society. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #education #IteachChemistry
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