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I have the Borax recipe, this will probably be a half a day visit, so need something for them to do.
Was thinking making the playdoh with salt and sugar with the led lights?? they can do a shape - not sure about that..
so stumped on the xmas theme
Keep thinking guys :):):):)
Many thanks Trish

Hi All,
Our school is hosting a visit from Yr6 students from our area before christmas. I was wondering if anyone has any christmas themed practical lessons or ideas we can do that is safe for yr6.
Feed back will be appreciated.
please help me
Regards Trish

How was this conference????? (despite the cold weather)
Please share.
Cheers Trish

Are we going to be offered training?

Please send one to me as soon as possible, as the girls in the Mid North Coast (Taree, Port Macquarie) area have to apply for funding. The sooner we start the paper trail the better..
And is there a workshop on GHS labelling and manifests this year???? I so hope so..

At our school the Ag farm is under science. Our HOD of science also manages the Ag farm and does reports, budgets etc. And our science HOD does have qualifications in Ag.
Cheers Trish

Hi, we did this Prac this afternoon and tried dried banana chips. Worked really well. Had a better result than the tiny teddies. Just thought I'd share,
Cheers Trish

I enquired to have mine sharpened quoted $8 a pair.
Cheaper to buy new ones at under $5 from serrata.
Cheers, Trish
(now use old ones for paper cutting if the teachers loose the stationary scissors between stationary procurement)

Hi Have you received any information on changes etc. If you have or can direct us on who we should email/contact it would be very much appreciated. As we haven't heard any thing. I emailed the WHS Department, they said we will be notified when it happens. Same message from chemwatch. With thanks fro...

Thanks for that, I have been reading and I can't find anything concerning maggots just animal welfare. So I suppose if I can research how to look after them properly, and check with Principal/HOD. It may be ok.
cheers trish

Hello, I was wondering does anyone know off the top of their heads if there is any rule for the kids to grow/use maggots in school prac. My forensics teacher was wondering as she is about to start the topic of decay and thought she could implement a prac using the critters. I'm searching but haven't...

Glad to hear that my school is standard with others.
Somedays when I hear of the home ec ladies having just 5 in 1 day, I laugh...to her thats a busy day.
keep up the good work:)
Trish

Hello everyone, Just wanted to ask how many prac's on average do you have per day? Yesterday I had 17. Today I have 13 booked? I get no help, and was so frustrated yesterday that everyone noticed I was not my usual happy self. Looking back through my diary I do an average of 8 a day. I usually get o...

we purchased a trolley on wheels with 18 plastic tubs in it. I have 1 tub for the wires, 1 tub for the motors, 2 tubs for the testing stations. etc---- Its great as the teachers can wheel it in their room and pull out the drawers they need. And the fans sit nicely on top. And its all kept together C...

Hello, I am trying to source, Brix meters (to test sugars in solutions.)
Does anyone use these? Where did you purchase them? Are they easy to use?
Any info or help would be appreciated...
Cheers
Trish:)

Thanks will give it a go
cheers Trish

Hello, I'm searching for a way to clean tarnished brass.. The quick way.. Usually sit there and rub with brasso. But was wondering if anyone knew of a 'solution' I could soak the brass in and give a quick rub and PRESTO clean shiny brass... [-o< This is me being lazy, but would love some suggestions...

Hi heard this years flyer is circulating around Sydney schools?
Have they been sent out?
Can someone upload it on chemtalk for those who don't receive it in the mail... Please.

Thanks Trish

They are wonderful, thanks Rosalie for your help. I only wish my school would use that program. But you gave me what I need to do the assignment.
Cheers Trish

Hi everyone,
I still need a risk assessment for 'making Carbon dioxide' and ' Separating of mixtures" from Risk Assess. Anyone who could email them to me would be greatly appreciated
Mt email is patricia.armstrong1@det.nsw.edu.au
thankyou, Trish