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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

Thank you! They worked hard and day was super long! (6:30am-8pm)

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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

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'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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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Middle leadership Mastery by @mrarobbins.bsky.social is an absolute must read and I also love Ruth Ashbee’s book on curriculum, rationalise change, don’t change things for the sake of it….

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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 · 18/12/2024

Super proud of Year 12 who came runners up in the paper category! @ochemistree.bsky.social

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Reflexes when hunting? Fighting over mates etc

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Thanks you! Both are all done but I have collated or next year’s cohort

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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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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Sounds familiar. I just don’t see how it has been let to get this far that some schs are getting -3 P8 and others +2

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

True but my point is the variations should not exist. At the end of the day it’s young people affected by these variations. Schools are fab at comparing big stuff but on the other end is a child whose outcomes are affected and that is not ok

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Sad really really that YP outcomes are like this. Although I do wonder if all sch got +P8 would the measure change? Personally I don’t like the use of it as for some schs there seems to be very little that can be done. Otherwise why has it not been done from a govt perspective?

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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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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Loved your idea so… problem is there are more plants to do…. It’s a lot of lights to be bought!

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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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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Nice. We had to choose a dev focus for this year and I really struggled so settled for assessment. I will suggest an extra explanations one to be added. I thought with assessment even though I am not in HoD position to make decision about assessment I can enjoy the research.

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STEMyBanda @stemybanda.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I think one area that gets overlooked in CPD is what to do with teachers that have got to the stage they have built routines, are reflective about practice…Is a CPD session on building routines or questioning etc that just touches the surface enough? We need more CPD that challenges these teachers.

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