#1 Science Forum For Lab Technicians

Hi,
Does anyone using the science focus 3 books know what the cards are that are used in practical activity memory 1 unit 8.5 senses on page 247. I was just asked by the teacher she doesn't know either.
Thanks
Estelle

Hi, I think it was me that started this off a couple of weeks ago asking about venting the flammable cupboard because like you ,I keep copping a build up of vapours as I open the flammable cupboard. This is causing me health problems, it feels like I am having an asthma attack and then I get short o...

I don't think they will block this site again in a hurry, they must have had plenty of emails about it. I sent one as well.
Estelle

Thanks Jazz, I just printed that out, I also found one similar on Wikepidia. I will file them both properly this time ready again for next year.
Estelle

Hi,
Does anyone have a list of types of plastics, eg. under milk containers its a number 2, juice bottles no.1, takeaway containers no. 5.
I had a print out of what all the different numbers are but can't for the life of me find it when I need it.
Thanks Estelle.

That is actually interesting isn't it. Especially when you consider that when using the glad bags in an oven you have to add flour and leave the bag tied loose so the steam can escape. I read somewhere that they are heat resistant up to 200 deg so maybe the microwave doesn't get that hot. I also wou...

I was thinking about the experience with the melted agar plates and the time you had to have off, I don't think it was all in your head by any means. I had a live blood analysis during the holidays and the naturopath that was checking the results asked if I was a smoker because something seems to be...

Thanks for all the replies I think I will investigate the pressure cooker idea to start with.
Estelle

Hi, I am wondering what other labbies use, pressure cooker or proper autoclave for making agar and for sterilising the agar plates. Southen biological sell a 9 Ltr one for almost $600 but I am curious to know if I can just buy a pressure cooker from an electrical shop that will serve the same purpos...

Hi I finished my holidays off with a 100Klm from Brisbane to the Gold Coast bike ride along with 7500 other riders to raise money for the heart and diabetes foundation. So far $43,000 has been raised. It took me 4 hours and I am glad that I have been riding 18 Ks to work a couple of times a week and...

Hello,
Have you tried vinegar, because that is what is used to slow down the setting time of plaster of paris compared to salt to speed it up.
Estelle

Hi, I am in just starting to do a chemical stocktake for the year and I noticed in the CSIS folder that DCPIP is toxic in one area and non toxic in another it gets a bit confusing sometimes. Anyway, all you can do is send out the PPE and if they don't use it properly well too bad. I can't remember w...

treasureenterprises.com seem to have good selection and prices for all sorts of rocks, fossils etc. They are in QLD.
Estelle.
Found the ones I needed on ebay for good prices but not a good idea if the auditor won't let the school reimburse you.

Thanks everyone for all the suggestion. It is actually the year 10 students that go to learning support and they have to make a model of the dna. Learning level is a bit hard to guess. I think the learning support staff were after 3 dimentional pictures to show the students what they might like to d...

Hello, I have been asked by the learning support unit for some info on genetics/dna models. I have searched this site because someone ages ago put a link to one of the hospitals that had learning units about genetics that was easy to follow. I can't find it anywhere, so "HELP" can anyone r...

Can anyone suggest a good supplier for Australian fossils.

Thanks Estelle

Actually, there are a few fossils around our school come think of it, but none of them are suitable to study.

Not sure if anyone is looking for a position in science but there is one going at Murwillumbah High School. So far it is being offered internally but no one is taking up the offer. I think it will be go to advertisment shortly.
Estelle
Wollumbin High School.

In section 18 of that document from the PSA it mentions ovetime.Does anyone know if we are entitled to get paid overtime if we are required to work extra time at school eg. coming in during holidays to attend to aquariums ect. and having to work 45 minutes extra every Thursday afternoon to cover the...

Hello, I just had a discussion with the SAO and she said the reason there is a perfectly good flammable cupboard in the school photocopy room is because it is needed to store the HSC papers in so they are secure and if there is a fire they won't burn. I was wanting to see if I could get the flammabl...

Hi,
Are we allowed to train other staff members in the CSIS? Do we need special training or something, because at the moment my head teacher is getting time off to go and learn how to deliver the course to new staff to the school. I helped run the course last year with the previous HT.
Estelle.