1.+Science



Welcome to our first topic for the year. It's about being a scientist.
 * We'll begin learning what science is and how to do it safely.**


 * You will begin learning to do experiments, make scientific observations and draw scientific conclusions.**


 * You will begin learning to use equipment safely and everyone will have to pass a test for your bunsen burner licence**

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 * Practice correctly and safely setting up and lighting a** BUNSEN BURNER

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You can practice reading the MENISCUS of water in a measuring cylinder.

You'll also learn about emergency procedures in the lab so we can all work together safely.

Doing science we use our senses to make observations.

Which senses do we use most ? Which do we use least ? Can we always trust our senses? Sometimes our senses can be fooled such as when we look at Optical Illusions. media type="youtube" key="dOpMxdx2EjM" height="390" width="640"
 * Try this test of your vision:**

Online GRAPH TUTORIAL Here's an example of the kind of graph you can produce using this online program.
 * Try producing the graph for our spaghetti prac using the**
 * Try a POINT GRAPH (Hint: Choose Line Graph but tell the program to not put a line! Can you find how to do that?)**