LEHBiology

Biology updates and enrichment opportunities from the Biology Department at LEH

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Our Lower Sixth Biologists @LEHSchool are having a brilliant day @zsllondonzoo learning about @CITES #conservation #threatstowildlife (as well as being hippos, of course!🙄)

[LEH School @LEHSchool]

Back in the swing of things for A level Biology today. #LEHSchool @LEHBiology

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Huge congratulations to Ella (L6) who was the overall winner of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy @SMA_UK_ #rarediseaseday quiz! We’re so impressed by your appetite to learn more and your proactivity following the brilliant course @RoyalHolloway
#learningforlife @LEHSchool

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Thank you Avani for writing this brilliant piece on the fantastic #RareDiseaseDay that the L6 Biologists @LEHSchool attended (virtually) @RoyalHolloway last week. It was SUCH a great event, we’re all still talking about it!

Rare Disease Day https://t.co/NGDq9Kl4fG

[David Chalk @teacherchalky1]

A Level Biology Daily Revision Tasks Catch-up

#ukedchat #ocr #biology #revision #alevel #asechat #sunchat #ittchat #nqtchat #aussieED

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

as promised @LEHSchool here is the link to the petition: https://t.co/J8PMgHRY65

Please consider signing it 🙏 #thismatters #neonicotinoids #pesticides #savethebees #pollinators

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

This is really alarming and very bad news for pollinators and the environment. When a petition is available, we will make sure to share it with you ⁦⁦⁦@LEHSchool⁩
UK allows emergency use of bee-harming pesticide #neonicotinoids https://t.co/SsiivvvYoB

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Brilliant resource explaining coronavirus vaccines, very topical for the U6 Biologists ⁦@LEHSchool⁩

The race for coronavirus vaccines: a graphical guide https://t.co/gTwSiocLQ9

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Fantastic opportunity, especially relevant to the L5 who are currently studying DNA.

Check out "Open Saturday: Human Genome Project Anniversary" https://t.co/3kbTZfukVD @EventbriteUK

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

L6 enjoying dissecting Sea Stars ⁦@LEHSchool⁩ in today’s PandA (physiology and anatomy) club. We’re discussing the uniqueness of a water vascular system and the similarities and differences between coordinating the movement of tube feet and cilia...

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

When you can’t go on a field trip, make the field! Belt transects in the assembly hall, with pasta ‘organisms’... making do with what we’ve got ⁦@LEHSchool⁩

[Anjana Ahuja @anjahuja]

It’s happening! The pace of vaccine research is absolutely staggering: back in May, when I wrote about deliberate infection, it was just a crazy idea.

By @clivecookson
London to host world’s first human challenge trials for #COVID19 https://t.co/OulYyjKM06 via @financialtimes

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

ps. Watch the trailer here: https://t.co/r5teLJ6EtN

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

@LEHSchool we highly recommend watching @kissthegroundoc on #Netflix - vital viewing for us all. It is time for humans to engage with where all life on earth starts... healthy soil #SoilHealth #KissTheGround #climatechange #bethechange #healthyplanet #healthybody #healthymind

[Kiss the Ground @kissthegroundCA]

Together, we can heal our planet and our bodies. Kiss the Ground Movie coming to @netflix 9/22/20. Watch the trailer at https://t.co/XMLRGbY6FX. #kisstheground

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

We’re impressed with Libby’s (L5) attempt at a #PlayDoh mitosis model with all 23 pairs!

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

As citizens of this beautiful planet, we have a responsibility towards its future. This is important reading for everyone...#LPR2020 #letsbepartofthechange

[WWF @WWF]

#LivingPlanetReport has highlighted the urgent need to reset our relationship with nature for our own survival. Will you be a part of the change? #LPR2020 Get the whole story here: https://t.co/uFw1yXbxkm

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Useful resources for our current L5 @LEHSchool who have just started studying DNA 🧬

[Genomics Education @genomicsedu]

What is DNA? What is a genome? How do we inherit genetic information? Learn about the fundamentals of #genomics with our collection of short animations, available on YouTube https://t.co/9ypnXQusv5 and Vimeo https://t.co/e8Z6418ci3
#genetics #education #genomics101

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

#WPY56 is coming soon! Why not book your tickets for half term now...

[Wildlife Photographer of the Year @NHM_WPY]

FIRST LOOK 🎊🐒🎊. We’re thrilled to share the first image from #WPY56, this lush and stirring image of a douc from thirteen-year-old Arshdeep Singh.

Follow the link to find out how to book tickets to the exhibition @NHM_London, opening 16 Oct: https://t.co/oFiaXWfH6c

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

Recommended reading for our Sixth Form Biologists who are about to start studying immunity & disease...

[nature @Nature]

How much do we really know about coronavirus reinfection? https://t.co/5bLQxsCQsG

[LEHBiology @LEHBiology]

The start of term @LEHSchool was different for many reasons this year; it also fell on a full moon. This fascinating article refers to the Biological effects of lunar cycles.

[New Scientist @newscientist]

The moon really may have strange effects on our health https://t.co/LawC45pA4j