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by macca
11 May 2009, 10:22
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Dataloggers
Replies: 31
Views: 9717

Re: Dataloggers

Hi, we just purchased Ezilog, so much easier that the vernier one we had. You can also buy adaptor leads so you can still use your old sensors. :coffee:
by macca
11 May 2009, 10:19
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Won't do that again!
Replies: 40
Views: 11582

Re: Won't do that again!

Arrrr Ocker, My husband would agree. :giggle:
As my mother and grandmother before her once told me, and I keep telling my husband and two boys.
There is no such thing as nagging, if you did what you were asked the first time, we wouldn't need to repeat it. :cheesy:
by macca
06 May 2009, 10:58
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Pupil free day
Replies: 8
Views: 3033

Re: Pupil free day

With the great bank of wisdom out there! :giggle:
Does anyone know what our award states in regards to, example; pupil free day, have a child in Year 7 and haven't got anyone to leave him with, are we entitled to careers leave. :coffee:
thanks Tori
by macca
06 May 2009, 09:39
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemwatch
Replies: 6
Views: 2411

Re: Chemwatch

Hi, I have the DVD version they send you out a new one 4 times a year. Was on internet but I had so many problems (could have been me) or if net was down.
Tori
by macca
05 May 2009, 14:44
Forum: Biology, Physics...
Topic: Nutrient agar plates
Replies: 99
Views: 29967

Re: Nutrient agar plates

Hi lisa I'm really sorry can I get a copy too. itmac2@bigpond.com
Thanks so so much.
by macca
05 May 2009, 11:11
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Audit time
Replies: 41
Views: 13102

Re: Audit time

Thanks Justsue, but what is PSA never heard of it.
by macca
05 May 2009, 10:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Audit time
Replies: 41
Views: 13102

Re: Audit time

Hi Viclabbie, Sorry I'm with matchstick I don't know what it's like in Vic system. I was the O.H&S rep. (just resigned) plus have done the Chemical Audits for the whole school for eight years. But have always been told there is no such thing as a Chemical Safety in Schools Coordinator (well what...
by macca
04 May 2009, 12:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Urgent Help making bromine Water
Replies: 34
Views: 10134

Re: Urgent Help making bromine Water

For those who refuse to make up bromine water from scratch. (had a bad accident). :redcard: Georgia Deretic who co-wrote Foschem Senior Chemistry gave me a substitute that works just as well and less dangerous. :w00t: Bromine in Situ 100 mls 2m Sulfuric Acid 50 gms Potassium Bromide Dissolve Add dro...
by macca
30 Apr 2009, 09:57
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Back to the grind stone
Replies: 39
Views: 8867

Re: Back to the grind stone

sorry about the spelling!!! :coffee:
Actually I hope it's the big hunky male, six pack type. At least give me something to look at. :clap3:
by macca
29 Apr 2009, 14:52
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: exploding flour
Replies: 15
Views: 4709

Re: exploding flour

Hi Lyn, Another good one for yr7 orientation day, show how dangerous gas can be :w00t: A trough of water and bubble bath, with a bunsen burner hose, pump gas into the water, 1 meter ruler with a large scoop attached to one end, and another with a candle. Get the kids to scoop up the bubbles and ligh...
by macca
28 Apr 2009, 15:16
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Back to the grind stone
Replies: 39
Views: 8867

Re: Back to the grind stone

I'm with you Sassi :clap3:
The count down has started 9 weeks and I fly to Vanuata for two weeks. \:D/ \:D/
by macca
09 Apr 2009, 15:17
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel
Replies: 19
Views: 5935

Re: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel

I'm with you dime :club:
by macca
09 Apr 2009, 13:06
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel
Replies: 19
Views: 5935

Re: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel

ARHHHHHHHHHHHH cleaning bucket, never got used either. The last couple of years at the end of each term Yr.7 classes are on cleaning duties for the last 20 mins of last lesson. Always try and timetable period before lunch or recess, play up you stay with me :redcard: scary thought :crazy: NOW I AM V...
by macca
09 Apr 2009, 10:02
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel
Replies: 19
Views: 5935

Re: Bench Cloths v Paper Towel

We got rid of the towels years ago, I refused to put them in my washing machine, Kids using them to wipe the floor and everything else!! :redcard: With the renovations, there is one soap dispenser and one paper towel dispenser (not the roll type) in each lab. The hardest thing is remembering to keep...
by macca
08 Apr 2009, 11:12
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: cleaning potassium permanagate stains
Replies: 20
Views: 6195

Re: cleaning potassium permanagate stains

O.K. I thought the Lemonade may have been a delayed April Fools Joke. :clap3: I put some disgusting test tube in Lemonade, + some in a concentrate Citric Acid solution (one of the ingredients in the lemonade). Could not believe the citric acid ones, Limewater stains just peeled off infront of my eye...
by macca
07 Apr 2009, 09:35
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: DVD on Greenhouse effect
Replies: 1
Views: 1126

Re: DVD on Greenhouse effect

You could try the DVD put out by Al Gore, our librarians say it's worth watching, i haven't seen it. You might even be able to hire it. Have a good Easter \:D/
by macca
06 Apr 2009, 13:44
Forum: Forum Support Desk
Topic: Colours of MSDS's
Replies: 42
Views: 27288

Re: Colours of MSDS's

We're in the Catholic system, I guess it's alot different. I have a file with all my mini MSDS in it, which are only reprinted five years from issue date or when need be. I have a practical sheet which goes out with each prac., I attach the MSDS to that, if there is an accident the MSDS and the chil...
by macca
30 Mar 2009, 08:32
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Upgrading of 800 science laboratories (NSW public schools on
Replies: 104
Views: 29705

Re: Upgrading of 800 science laboratories (NSW public schools on

Hi Rosalie, Those bottles look great, you don't know what department they came from do you? :coffee:
by macca
27 Mar 2009, 09:59
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: csis
Replies: 18
Views: 5186

Re: csis

:coffee: You can still get the Chemwatch CDs or DVD direct from Chemwatch, with updates sent through 4 times a year. :coffee: heaps easier than doing on net.
by macca
24 Mar 2009, 09:12
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: What to wear
Replies: 51
Views: 14695

Re: What to wear

Still not really what where looking for, but it's black watch tartan. :crazy: