Orchard Mead Academy - Science

Information, science revision tips, fun and engaging science ideas for all.

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

Remember when Pluto was a planet? Will Newton and Einstein's theories always be the best we have? When new facts emerge it doesn't mean science can't be trusted. Quite the opposite. Watch our video with @BBCIdeas on why questioning established understanding is good.

[Simon Renshaw @simonrenshaw]

Any turbo charged science teachers keen to develop and lead curriculum team? If so, this job at the beautiful Kibworth Mead will be what you are looking for. https://t.co/83Tq2jchLK Come and join the #tmet family.

[Orchard Mead Academy @OrchardMead]

If you are a provider of an after school club/ extra curricular activity within Leicester, why not get in touch and see about coming along to our Community Connects event. #Afterschoolclubs

[Orchard Mead Academy @OrchardMead]

We look forward to seeing you and your child at our Options Information Evening on Thursday 3rd February. Please feel free to pop in between 5:30-7:30pm

[Orchard Mead Academy - T&L @OrchardMead_TL]

#Greatpractice #Shoutout for Sophie Ashton @Orchard_Science from @MrsJMorgan111 🏆🙌

Clear, explicit instruction on how to use mini whiteboards effectively along with lots of supportive praise and reminders resulted in students getting #FASTer when using wbs to 'Answer Questions

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

Women in science.

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

Born #OnThisDay in 1850 was mathematician Sofia Kovalevskaya. She was the first woman to be awarded a PhD in mathematics, and one of the first women to work as an editor at a scientific journal. #HistoryOfScience

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

A really wonderful view of a volcano erupting. Amazing!

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

The violent eruption a few hours ago of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano captured by satellites GOES-West and Himawari-8.

[BBC Science News @BBCScienceNews]

Huge fossilised ‘sea dragon’ found in Rutland reservoir https://t.co/sVABBgmtxo

[Orchard Mead Academy @OrchardMead]

Parent Notice School Open Monday 10th January- school is open as usual tomorrow! See you there.

[BBC Science News @BBCScienceNews]

Largest-ever millipede fossil found on Northumberland beach https://t.co/Ub0dEzyWrF

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

Heartbreak over 'failed' bid to remove Gough Island's mice - BBC News. We’ve been looking at this in inheritance and selection. A really good illustration of an invasive species. https://t.co/dkG9cRDM15

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field. What an amazing find here in our very own county. https://t.co/4HNV0v0cAF

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

One of our favourite chemistry slides. Seeing the changing colours of the leafs and knowing why they have different colours.

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

190,000 practice questions completed on Educake so far this academic year. Well done!

[Orchard Growth @Orchard_Growth]

Looking forward to our first Growing Up Club tomorrow. Open to all year 7 & 8 students

[Orchard Mead Academy @OrchardMead]

The deadline for secondary school applications is 31st October, make sure you get your application in for Orchard Mead Academy! https://t.co/ZEP4ltKmG1

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

What is a mole? See below for some answers.

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

Loving this bit of reading of poetry by Michael Sheen.

[National Theatre @NationalTheatre]

Just listen. Hush. Listen with us for a little while.

It is @MichaelSheen performing the Welsh poetry of Dylan Thomas in #UnderMilkWood.

[Orchard Mead Academy @OrchardMead]

Our @Orchard_Science department was buzzing this evening!

[Orchard Mead Academy - Science @Orchard_Science]

Preparing for open evening. Looking forward to welcoming parents.