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- 10 Aug 2011, 19:37
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: spiny leaf insects
- Replies: 65
- Views: 19758
Re: spiny leaf insects
they sell the insects at pet shops but they are $15 each..much better to ask someone to send you a few eggs...i would but I have none left sorry
- 09 Aug 2011, 16:05
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: spiny leaf insects
- Replies: 65
- Views: 19758
Re: spiny leaf insects
WE HAVE ONLY THREE LEFT FROM OUR HATCHLINGS...WE HAD 25 IN THE CAGE AND THE NEXT MORNING AFTER THE BOYS WERE 'lOOKING' AT THEM THERE WERE ONLY 5 LEFT...TWO DIED AND NOW WE ARE HOPING FOR THESE TO SURVIVE SO WE CAN GET EGGS....OUR TWO BIG ONES DIED SHEDDING...THEY SEEMED NOT TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF ...
- 02 Dec 2010, 15:57
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Chemffx how slow?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7737
Re: Chemffx how slow?
contacted chemwatch and they told me there was a course in sydney at Horizons training centre and so myself and the other labbie went down for the day. Chemwatch will let you know the next training day if you ask and it much cheaper to send one person out there than to get them in to do it at your p...
- 24 Nov 2010, 15:01
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Fun experiments for demonstrations
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6489
Re: Fun experiments for demonstrations
what is elephants toothpaste and how do I make it?????
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:50
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: cat and mouse
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5730
Re: cat and mouse
your what????
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:50
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: cat and mouse
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5730
Re: cat and mouse
let me enlighten you...the cat turned out to be an electronic cat with a magnetic mouse. when the mouse went near the cat the cats eyes lit up...we couldn't find it so ended up using the torch that you have to pump to rub the magnets together that produces electricity and lights the bulb...not half ...
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:45
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Chemffx how slow?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7737
Re: Chemffx how slow?
must be your server, just came back from a chemmffx course and the computers in this place took seconds to load each msds
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:35
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Risk Assessments.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4076
Re: Risk Assessments.
I'm with Nickyw this is NOT our responsibility. my teachers now have to do them at the begining of the year when they decide what they are going to be doing. We had 2 very, very close calls and after going through the review board I can tell you its a lot easier to fill it out first. this is especia...
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:29
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Storage of chemicals in the fridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4363
Re: Storage of chemicals in the fridge
yeh no chemicals should be in the same fridge as food stuffs OHS no no...we have a small bar fridge in science and I store everything including playdough in mine
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:27
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: MSDS updating issue
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4856
Re: MSDS updating issue
just come from a chemwatch course and you can use a chemwatch msds in this instance. if they don't have one you can get them to get one for you
- 24 Nov 2010, 14:25
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Its Conference Week!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6625
Re: Its Conference Week!!
just finished work, pinched the good car from the hubby and set to go tomorrow...drive carefully everyone...see you there
- 27 Oct 2010, 11:19
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: cat and mouse
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5730
cat and mouse
what is this and how is it used in an experiment to transform one source of energy into another. they have asked for a cat and mouse (no other info given) on a prac. sheet. do I have to kidnap my neighbours dog and bring in my emo....don't want to be there for the resul;ts.
- 26 Jul 2010, 13:46
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: how to make ferroxyl gel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2176
how to make ferroxyl gel
does anyone have a receipe for making this gel using agar?
- 08 Mar 2010, 09:36
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Insect spray in schools
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2954
Insect spray in schools
Can anyone out there (is anyone out there) help me. I am in charge of the chemical storage at our school. All is going well but the other day I was asked a question by an office member that I am hoping someone can answer. Does your school spray routinely for pests and if so do they do it ion school ...
- 08 May 2009, 10:06
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11511
Re: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
Starting the manifest is easy..from memory once logged into the site first set up the advanced mode by going into the "settings". Once this is done hit the manifest button..You will need to type in the password...Its not the one sent to you by the DET I think it is a default one and again ...
- 07 May 2009, 15:59
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: what do you use to dissect on
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6503
Re: what do you use to dissect on
I use chopping boards...the hard plastic ones from woolies and pop them in the dishwasher when finished with...come up sparkling every time
- 07 May 2009, 15:56
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11511
Re: ID & Password for access to CSIS/Chemwatch
I have had my ID and password for at least 4 years now...I love being able to access Chemgold it's very usefull plus I have my both my schools manifests on it...need any help just let me know..
- 18 Mar 2009, 17:25
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: What to wear
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14703
Re: What to wear
Since last year our school adopted a no jean, no t-shirt policy. To try to live up to the image when the teachers bought their "uniform" I bought one too ($428) I have gone up a size since then and can't wear them..what a waste...I have started to wear jeans again during the days I only ha...
- 16 Mar 2009, 09:23
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: thymol blue inidcator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1510
Re: thymol blue inidcator
thanks guys ...lada have now 5 spiny leaf insects and they are still hatching...thanks so much
- 13 Mar 2009, 10:43
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: thymol blue inidcator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1510
thymol blue inidcator
I have to make up a solution of Thymol Blue for school...does anyone know the recipe for this? I think you mix it ethanol but I don't know the quanities does anyone out there?