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by littltesttube
23 Aug 2016, 13:39
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET conference
Replies: 9
Views: 4696

Re: ASET conference

Yeah approval given email sent :):)
by littltesttube
15 Aug 2016, 09:17
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Open Day Ideas
Replies: 87
Views: 58917

Re: Open Day Ideas

Thank you so much! A great resource and thanks for sharing!
by littltesttube
11 Aug 2016, 13:41
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Open Day Ideas
Replies: 87
Views: 58917

Re: Open Day Ideas

Could I please have a copy of your booklet too? i am trying to encourage Science week!
deborah.cutajar@mamre.nsw.edu.au

Thanks :)
by littltesttube
02 Jun 2016, 14:24
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: rat dissection
Replies: 23
Views: 12369

Re: rat dissection

We use the piglet also,and the students are more engaged than with the rats.
Previously we purchased from Westmead Research but thy use mice now. :clap3:
by littltesttube
17 Feb 2016, 08:37
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Is borax really a teacher only chemical?
Replies: 13
Views: 6736

Re: Is borax really a teacher only chemical?

This is an interesting one! This is the response my friend received from Phil. Borax is now strongly suspected of being teratogenic. The GHS hazard statement is "May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child". This is the higher of the two warning levels (the other is "Suspected o...
by littltesttube
16 Nov 2015, 10:22
Forum: The Polling Booth
Topic: Lab Coats Vs Aprons
Replies: 11
Views: 10413

Re: Lab Coats Vs Aprons

When doing pracs all students wear lab coats 7 -12. When junior students visit they also wear them.
I wash them each term and after dissections or if I notice they are stained, in my spare time :cheesy:
by littltesttube
19 Oct 2015, 07:07
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Printing from Chemwatch site
Replies: 6
Views: 3394

Re: Printing from Chemwatch site

I find Chrome is better :) here
by littltesttube
12 Oct 2015, 15:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Junket!!
Replies: 68
Views: 31034

Re: Junket!!

We bought them from St Marys Woolies today.
by littltesttube
16 Sep 2015, 16:23
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Article IUE
Replies: 0
Views: 1506

Article IUE

Great article in the current IUE Newsmonth newspaper " More recognition required for lab techs".
Well done Karen Mellenbergh for raising our profile!
by littltesttube
16 Sep 2015, 16:17
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET NSW conference
Replies: 9
Views: 4406

Re: ASET NSW conference

Definitely a great and informative conference :)
by littltesttube
21 Aug 2015, 12:57
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SLAMN Conference 2015
Replies: 80
Views: 27989

Re: SLAMN Conference 2015

Thanks Narelle really appreciate your speedy reply!
Now a cuppa and workshop choices :)
by littltesttube
21 Aug 2015, 11:27
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SLAMN Conference 2015
Replies: 80
Views: 27989

Re: SLAMN Conference 2015

I have sent a PM with my email
thanks
by littltesttube
20 Aug 2015, 20:11
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SLAMN Conference 2015
Replies: 80
Views: 27989

Re: SLAMN Conference 2015

I'm still waiting for flyer :(
by littltesttube
06 Aug 2015, 12:45
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Christmas themed prac's for yr6 visits
Replies: 14
Views: 7124

Re: Christmas themed prac's for yr6 visits

I was thinking
lava lamps in Christmas colours
chromatography with M&M's or skittles
Christmas slime you could even add glitter
by littltesttube
27 Jul 2015, 14:26
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Changing Margins on Chemwatch labels
Replies: 1
Views: 1342

Re: Changing Margins on Chemwatch labels

You can adjust them in print options.
by littltesttube
24 Jul 2015, 10:05
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: finding 2M sulfuric acid on Chemwatch
Replies: 13
Views: 4863

Re: finding 2M sulfuric acid on Chemwatch

Yeah I agree Merilyn about pay! Chemwatch is definitely spasmodic!!
by littltesttube
24 Jul 2015, 09:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: finding 2M sulfuric acid on Chemwatch
Replies: 13
Views: 4863

Re: finding 2M sulfuric acid on Chemwatch

Could it be the search engine you are using. I have the same problem at work but not usually at home. I use Firefox or Chrome at home on a Mac. At work I use Firefox but on a PC. Sometimes I wonder if it is the security settings on the school system that causes the site to be challenging to use. I h...
by littltesttube
23 Jul 2015, 12:04
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Glass voltameters
Replies: 2
Views: 2010

Re: Glass voltameters

Yes I did from Serrata a couple of years ago. We have two glass ones. Other schools where I have been have also had glass. Hope this helps :)
by littltesttube
26 Jun 2015, 16:54
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: New Labs - starting from scratch
Replies: 8
Views: 8778

Re: New Labs - starting from scratch

We built a new lab for the start of this year but without consultation with the labbie! I have a dishwasher and love it, large sink which is great but not deep enough for a burette, an amazing prep bench 5m long. What I would have liked and miss from the old prep room are the small drawers instead I...
by littltesttube
26 Jun 2015, 12:19
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Retirement
Replies: 22
Views: 8749

Re: Retirement

Hope you enjoy the new season in your life! What is not to like when quilting and traveling! :D