SpiresScience

Oxford Spires Academy Science Department twitter account

[NASA @NASA]

Far away in the constellation Pegasus lies this spiral galaxy with a peculiarly long arm. Imaged by @NASAHubble, Sir William Herschel discovered it in 1784: https://t.co/sLyGKyLdGa

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

We celebrated Science Week @OxfordSpiresAc with interactive virtual live presentations on battery science from @FaradayInst PhD students coordinated by @sublimestem and @ClaireHamnett, a hectic start to the first week back in school but worth it!

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Another fantastic Science demo! 🧪 All your Science teachers wish you a great Half Term and look forward to seeing you for more exciting experiments soon! @OxfordSpiresAc #science

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Dr Rogers will be doing another one of his exciting Science demos today at 3pm for Y7 and 8 - head to your Team to get the link! #whosh #science

[OxfordSLP @OxfordSlp]

Fantastic work showing the positive impact of SLPs and ENTHUSE Partnerships on the community
@ClaireHamnett @STEMLearningUK @ScienceSpires @OxfordSpiresAc
Pupils get science experiments sent to their homes https://t.co/5CMeUN58Lt

[Department of Physics at University of Oxford @OxfordPhysics]

Join us for an evening of #stargazing and the wonders of space on Thursday 28th January, 3pm-9pm!
There’ll be activities, talks from scientists, stargazing tips and more! #astronomy
Stream here: https://t.co/K8mKVcvcfX
#astronomy #homeschooling #stargazing #stargazing #space

[Science Oxford @scienceoxford]

Our #YoungScientists2020 award ceremony for #Oxfordshire is now underway! Exciting! Congratulations to all our winners, and thanks to our speakers and our sponsor @NDMOxford 👏 👏 👏

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Looking forward to getting involved with this after Christmas @AbSciPart @OxfordSpiresAc

[Fitzharrys Science @FitzharrysS]

Calling all year 9, 10 and 11 students- Oxford University of Natural History are hosting a free Saturday club from January onwards. This would be a great opportunity for any budding scientists or biologists. (See the image for more info)

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Wonderful things happening in GCSE Astronomy for our students, thanks to @AbSciPart @OxfordSpiresAc

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Physics fun with cloud chambers, thanks to @OxfordPhysics for lending this one @OxfordSpiresAc

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Take a look at our try-at-home #enrichment activities for year 7 and year 8! Linked to the in school lessons this term - why not give them a try? @OxfordSpiresAc #science #forces #particles #waves #sound #ks3

[NASA @NASA]

Excited about the #CountdownToMars? We've got you covered.

We created a virtual Mars photo booth, 3D rover experience & more for you to put your own creative touch on sending @NASAPersevere well wishes for her launch to the Red Planet! https://t.co/HNuRR6oXaO

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Check out Comet Neowise, a spectacular sight in the sky to the north, visible through July with the naked eye, but even better with a telescope https://t.co/OGTYHByd6H

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Fancy having a go at measuring the Earth this weekend? Visit https://t.co/1583eD0T8k for details of how to take part in this exciting yet very simple experiment, all you need is a long straight stick and a tape measure or ruler to measure it with @OxfordSpiresAc

[Science Oxford @scienceoxford]

Take part in the #BigScienceEvent at home this summer! Win amazing prizes: science kits, outdoor school play equipment + visits to our centre! Open to all - enter by 13 July #ScienceAtHome #scienceunlocked @TheCuriosityBox @PlayforceUK @DiamondLightSou https://t.co/nrIR8c9dVf

[OxfordSpiresAcademy @OxfordSpiresAc]

We’ve set up a Climate Change competition... Students, why not have a go? #InspiringStudents

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Linking in with the Art colour wheel challenge, here is a science colour wheel activity - make a colour wheel to turn a rainbow white, instructiond and explanation in the photo. Tweet us or send a picture of your creation to [email protected] for a commendation

[OxfordSpiresAcademy @OxfordSpiresAc]

Art Challenge 5 is the 'Colour Wheel'. Can you create colour wheel using objects found around your house and garden? Photograph it and then email it to us. See today's school email for more details and examples...

[SpiresScience @ScienceSpires]

Working from home can have its challenges, as observed by the New Scientist.

[Kathryn Boast @Kathryn_EB]

TWO DAYS TO GO! Pick your favourite forgotten scientist, make a 2-minute video and send it to us. 👩🏾‍🔬🎥
Competition open to 16-18s anywhere in the world, deadline this Friday. Prize for UK entrants is meeting Fiona Bruce at the BBC 😍
Please share! More info 👇