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Bench protectors/mats:

02/10/2016

Here is some feedback on bench protectors: Masonite (hard board). The boards are not scorch resistant, but won’t scratch the benches, are light and easy to store. Masonite is available at Bunnings. Hardiflex, or fibro-cement purchased from Bunnings. It is available in 1800 x 1200 sheets and I cut it into 9 boards of 600…

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Slime:

20/08/2016

Materials: 1 x 100 ml beaker 1 x 250 ml beaker 2 glass stirring rods 100 ml measuring cylinder 1 g guar gum powder 1.5 g borax powder 1 plastic teaspoon of glycerol Food colouring Method: 1. Put the guar gum in a 250 ml beaker and add 80 ml of tap water, stir with…

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Science Snacks:

20/08/2016

http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks Science Snacks are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium, San Francisco.

Convection Currents:

20/08/2016

There are some good ideas for demonstration, on these websites: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000031 This is the link to the ABC’s Surfing Scientist, great demos, etc with easy set ups. Good ideas for end of year pracs. http://www.abc.net.au/science/surfingscientist/