VoLA_Science

Vale of Leven Academy Science Department Twitter Account

[Qualifications Scotland @sqanews]

📣We've published our 2024 exam timetable. Exams will run from Monday 22 April to Thursday 30 May.

🗓️Results Day will be Tuesday 6 August 2024.

Find the full list of next year’s exams on our website: https://t.co/Ykskg82cMY

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Well S1/2 science club 2023/24 is off to a fantastic start. Although we did sacrifice a poor jelly baby. All in the name of science of course! Also pupils lava'd making some lava lamps.
A massive well done to our fabulous senior pupil Joley for running the show. (Tues lunch)

[Vale of Leven Academy @VoL_Academy]

S3 pupils had a fantastic time attending STEM WEST '22. Organised by @DYWWEST - the event gave pupils the the opportunity to interact with over 35 employers and further education providers about future careers! Massive thank you to Miss Glendinning for organising! #stemwest22 |

[Strathclyde Engineering @StrathEng]

S2 girls have 2 weeks left to apply for our fully-funded Young Weir Wise programme at the University of Strathclyde to learn more about Engineering study and careers https://t.co/OB5hhAt9Sh

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Higher biologists have been busy modelling the electron transport chain located on the inner membrane of the mitochondria.

A mitochondrian walks into a bar and asks for a cup of energy.

The barman says "that'll be ATP" 😂😂
#volasuperscientists #hhumanbiology #handsonlearning

[Vale of Leven Academy @VoL_Academy]

We are excited for our SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY which is taking place tomorrow during period 3! Can all seniors please ensure they wear their uniform and register with your classes first before making your way to the assembly hall! #excited #schoolawards

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

If you are looking to do something to celebrate world space week (4th - 10th October) give this galaxy spiral a go.

If you try this please share pics with your science teacher!

https://t.co/Bwp8qVFhgc

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Advanced Higher chemists have been modelling shapes of molecules and their bond angles using plasticine and balloons.

These look super mole-cool😂😂😂

#volasuperscientists #ahchemistry #shapesofmolecules

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

S2 science pupils have been making 3d models of exoplanets.

Their work is out of this world! 😂😂

#volasuperscientists #bgespace #exoplanets #creativityinscience #creativityinscience

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Young WEIR-WISE: Discovering Engineering with S2 Girls

University of Strathclyde
23 – 24 January 2023 and 26 – 27 January 2023
https://t.co/fpadY4kXV1

The deadline to apply is Friday 7 October 2022.

See Miss Glendinning (C2.02) if you are interested in this opportunity.

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

S3 biology pupils have been busy making sweetie DNA models. Who knew science could be so yummy!

I once made a DNA joke but no-one laughed...

I guess my thymine was off!😂😂😂

#volasuperscientists #DNAmodels #bgebiology

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

S3 physics pupils have been hitting the high (and low) notes whilst learning about sound.

Where do musical notes go surfing?

On sound waves! 😂😂

#volasuperscientists #bgephysics #sound

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Higher physics students have been understanding interference by diffraction wavefronts.

What did one photon say to the other?

I'm tired of your interference! 😂😂

#volasuperscientists #higherphysics #interference #diffraction #particlesandwaves

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

Some of our S3 pupils were working on their presentation skills in biology. It's so scary to stand up in front of your peers but these pupils produced excellent work and were confident in their delivery. Superb work!
#volasuperscientists #transferableskills #skillsforthefuture

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

As part of their space topic S2 pupils have been designing and making their own telescope.

Have you ever used a telescope?

If not, you should look into it! 😂

#BGEscience #celebratingsuccess #space #SuperScientists #volasuperscientists

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

More S1 pupils learning how to correctly take and record different measurements.

What is a dog's least favorite unit of measurement?....

Pounds! 😂😂

#TransferableSkills #MeasuringSuccess #SuperScientists #BGEScience

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

N5 biology students have been learning the structure of the flower by carrying out their own dissection.

What did the biologist say after he told a joke....

I'm only pollen your leg! 😂

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

The axolotl has the ability to regenerate its brain.

Using single-cell transcriptomics, four new studies in Science reveal evolutionary innovations in reptile and amphibian brains. Learn more in this week's issue: https://t.co/vOxHG9qHJh

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

S1 pupils have been learning about science apparatus whilst also making observations and working on their communication and teamworking skills. It looks like they also had a lot of fun too!

#SkillsForLife #learningisfun

[VoLA_Science @VoLA_sci]

New S1 pupils have been learning crucial scientific skills. First up - measuring!

#Transferableskills #MeasuringforSuccess #SuperScientists