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by lainyv
10 Aug 2011, 19:37
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: spiny leaf insects
Replies: 65
Views: 19661

Re: spiny leaf insects

they sell the insects at pet shops but they are $15 each..much better to ask someone to send you a few eggs...i would but I have none left sorry
by lainyv
09 Aug 2011, 16:05
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: spiny leaf insects
Replies: 65
Views: 19661

Re: spiny leaf insects

WE HAVE ONLY THREE LEFT FROM OUR HATCHLINGS...WE HAD 25 IN THE CAGE AND THE NEXT MORNING AFTER THE BOYS WERE 'lOOKING' AT THEM THERE WERE ONLY 5 LEFT...TWO DIED AND NOW WE ARE HOPING FOR THESE TO SURVIVE SO WE CAN GET EGGS....OUR TWO BIG ONES DIED SHEDDING...THEY SEEMED NOT TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF ...
by lainyv
02 Dec 2010, 15:57
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Chemffx how slow?
Replies: 22
Views: 7690

Re: Chemffx how slow?

contacted chemwatch and they told me there was a course in sydney at Horizons training centre and so myself and the other labbie went down for the day. Chemwatch will let you know the next training day if you ask and it much cheaper to send one person out there than to get them in to do it at your p...
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 15:01
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Fun experiments for demonstrations
Replies: 17
Views: 6455

Re: Fun experiments for demonstrations

what is elephants toothpaste and how do I make it?????
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:50
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: cat and mouse
Replies: 17
Views: 5722

Re: cat and mouse

your what????
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:50
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: cat and mouse
Replies: 17
Views: 5722

Re: cat and mouse

let me enlighten you...the cat turned out to be an electronic cat with a magnetic mouse. when the mouse went near the cat the cats eyes lit up...we couldn't find it so ended up using the torch that you have to pump to rub the magnets together that produces electricity and lights the bulb...not half ...
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:45
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Chemffx how slow?
Replies: 22
Views: 7690

Re: Chemffx how slow?

must be your server, just came back from a chemmffx course and the computers in this place took seconds to load each msds
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:35
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Risk Assessments.
Replies: 10
Views: 4074

Re: Risk Assessments.

I'm with Nickyw this is NOT our responsibility. my teachers now have to do them at the begining of the year when they decide what they are going to be doing. We had 2 very, very close calls and after going through the review board I can tell you its a lot easier to fill it out first. this is especia...
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:29
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Storage of chemicals in the fridge
Replies: 12
Views: 4338

Re: Storage of chemicals in the fridge

yeh no chemicals should be in the same fridge as food stuffs OHS no no...we have a small bar fridge in science and I store everything including playdough in mine
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:27
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: MSDS updating issue
Replies: 12
Views: 4834

Re: MSDS updating issue

just come from a chemwatch course and you can use a chemwatch msds in this instance. if they don't have one you can get them to get one for you
by lainyv
24 Nov 2010, 14:25
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Its Conference Week!!
Replies: 22
Views: 6615

Re: Its Conference Week!!

just finished work, pinched the good car from the hubby and set to go tomorrow...drive carefully everyone...see you there
by lainyv
27 Oct 2010, 11:19
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: cat and mouse
Replies: 17
Views: 5722

cat and mouse

what is this and how is it used in an experiment to transform one source of energy into another. they have asked for a cat and mouse (no other info given) on a prac. sheet. do I have to kidnap my neighbours dog and bring in my emo....don't want to be there for the resul;ts.
by lainyv
26 Jul 2010, 13:46
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: how to make ferroxyl gel
Replies: 3
Views: 2146

how to make ferroxyl gel

does anyone have a receipe for making this gel using agar?
by lainyv
08 Mar 2010, 09:36
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Insect spray in schools
Replies: 7
Views: 2950

Insect spray in schools

Can anyone out there (is anyone out there) help me. I am in charge of the chemical storage at our school. All is going well but the other day I was asked a question by an office member that I am hoping someone can answer. Does your school spray routinely for pests and if so do they do it ion school ...
by lainyv
08 May 2009, 10:06
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
Replies: 33
Views: 11492

Re: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch

Starting the manifest is easy..from memory once logged into the site first set up the advanced mode by going into the "settings". Once this is done hit the manifest button..You will need to type in the password...Its not the one sent to you by the DET I think it is a default one and again ...
by lainyv
07 May 2009, 15:59
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: what do you use to dissect on
Replies: 17
Views: 6472

Re: what do you use to dissect on

I use chopping boards...the hard plastic ones from woolies and pop them in the dishwasher when finished with...come up sparkling every time
by lainyv
07 May 2009, 15:56
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
Replies: 33
Views: 11492

Re: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch

I have had my ID and password for at least 4 years now...I love being able to access Chemgold it's very usefull plus I have my both my schools manifests on it...need any help just let me know..
by lainyv
18 Mar 2009, 17:25
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What to wear
Replies: 51
Views: 14685

Re: What to wear

Since last year our school adopted a no jean, no t-shirt policy. To try to live up to the image when the teachers bought their "uniform" I bought one too ($428) I have gone up a size since then and can't wear them..what a waste...I have started to wear jeans again during the days I only ha...
by lainyv
16 Mar 2009, 09:23
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: thymol blue inidcator
Replies: 3
Views: 1509

Re: thymol blue inidcator

thanks guys ...lada have now 5 spiny leaf insects and they are still hatching...thanks so much
by lainyv
13 Mar 2009, 10:43
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: thymol blue inidcator
Replies: 3
Views: 1509

thymol blue inidcator

I have to make up a solution of Thymol Blue for school...does anyone know the recipe for this? I think you mix it ethanol but I don't know the quanities does anyone out there?