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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

BSKY people has this app gotten better functionality wise? Can I - 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

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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.

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

A big thank you to our sponsors @royalsociety.bsky.social, @dundeeuni.bsky.social and our #STEM partner Dr Konvyes from @RHSWisley.

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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.

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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

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Christian Moore-Anderson @cmooreanderson.eurosky.social · 18/03/2025

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

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

All ready for our Careers Roadshow and Medical mavericks today!

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Guess what our science week theme is?

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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!

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Cheam High School @cheamhigh.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Wind tunnel works! Just need to generate more smoke now

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Morning BSky people! Does anyone have any interview practice questions I can use for mech eng, chem eng and Aerospace engineering please? #engineering

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 20/01/2025

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...

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Is fusion the future of energy? | The Royal Society

YouTube video by The Royal Society

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · 18/01/2025

This is fascinating: Deep sea metal nodules appear to produce electric currents which can split water molecules and produce oxygen #ChemSky

bbc.co.uk

'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.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

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

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Ben Scott @bcscott36.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Really interesting article! I'm sure chemistry and biology teachers will enjoy #ChatBiology #ChatChemistry

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

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

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 02/12/2024

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.

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OChemistree Competition @ochemistree.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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...

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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…

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Adam Robbins @mrarobbins.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

#EDUSKY Thread: Why deliberate practice and habituation might accidently lead to reduced teacher motivation. There is a strange phenomena in teaching. In some cases new teachers join the profession and over a few years we teach them all the best ways to do things and they become amazing teachers...

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Interested in guest hosting a #ChatChemistry chat next term, or got a suggestion for a topic? We’re currently putting together the schedule for next half term so let us know!

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

#ChatChemistry this is where you get to design your own assessment structure. Who know who might be reading these posts...make your mark!

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Peter Edmunds @peteredmunds.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

My book has arrived! It’s what I’ve always wanted as a KS3 science teacher!

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Got our own room for STEM/STEM club this year for open evening which is fab as instead of showing flashy things students will never see in lessons we can actually show projects we have completed!

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

@CRESTAwards club today… 30 girls and 5 boys. This year is full of surprises. Used to having more balance

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Less than two hours to go until tonight’s #ChatChemistry 💬 Join us to discuss all things practical: Advice, your favourite microscale set-ups, and more!

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Better late than never, here's the summary of last week's #ChatChemistry on chemistry enrichment activities: wakelet.com/wake/fQt8l6X... Some great ideas shared!

Promo image for Chat Chemistry, Wednesdays at 8pm. 11 September: Chemistry enrichment

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Ben Scott @bcscott36.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Did you know PowerPoint has some stock 3d images. Insert --> 3d models --> stock images--> search chemistry These can be rotated at your leisure and great to help pupils manipulate 3d models #GWITT #ChatChemistry (There are also some bio examples #ChatBiology)

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · 16/09/2024

This is an interesting Monday morning #ChatChemistry read on rethinking the order in which A Level polymerisation topics are taught based on increasing molecular size and complexity, with potential benefits for student learning: www.teachingtimes.com/optimising-t...

Screenshot of text showing subtopics within the topic of polymerisation. The topics increase in scale from left to right, starting with small molecules, then polymers, then biochemistry. Each of the three subtopics has also been organised in increasing scale descending

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

A fab addition to actual living scientists wall!

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Samia El-Ali @chemeas.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

#@ChatChemistry I have a selection of examples. In a large 6th form they include notices ,commendations etc

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

Just under two hours to go until #ChatChemistry!

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Dr Jo Science @drjoscience.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

As well as RSB’s BioArtAttack, they also run a photography competition. Homerton college run a biology challenge for KS4 #ChatBiology www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-bi...

homerton.cam.ac.uk

Cambridge Biology Challenge

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

Another week, another #ChatChemistry coming up on Wednesday (8 pm BST) 💬 This week @stemybanda.bsky.social will be getting us discussing chemistry enrichment activities!

Chat Chemistry promo image.
11 September: Chemistry enrichment

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

Missed last week's #ChatChemistry? Catch up here: bsky.app/profile/chat...

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ChatChemistry @chatchemistry.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Happy Friday everyone! If you missed our #ChatChemistry on supporting ECTs earlier this week, fear not! You can catch up on all of the discussion here: wakelet.com/wake/MIQHV7l... Thanks to all of you who joined in and shared your tips!

Promo image with text: Chat Chemistry, Wednesdays at 8pm
4 September: Supporting Earlier Career Teachers in Chemistry

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

There isn’t a more accurate post than this one. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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