Life Science

Have You Ever Played Torso Tetris? Watch John Try!

Posted on March 16, 2017| Posted in Education

Watch John try, try and try again to put the organs back inside a model torso! Although a seasoned Life Science teacher will likely find it a breeze, figuring out what goes where can be tricky business. Why not set a challenge for groups of learners, timing them as they work - to add a fun challenge element. As learners place the organs inside the torso they must name each one. If they get the organ name wrong they must take all the pieces out and start again.

4 Worlds to Explore Through a Stereo Microscope

Posted on January 24, 2017| Posted in Education

Grab a Stereo Microscope and head out into the field for a morning of fun exploration. We've given you four ideas of worlds to explore but the options are really endless. Grains of beach sand, shells, different flowers and dissections all make brilliant material. It's incredible to see the minute detail of the most ordinary objects.

Key Parts of a Compound Microscope and How They Function

Posted on December 15, 2016| Posted in Education

Get the most from your new compound microscope with our quick guide. Below, we’ve highlighted the key parts with information about how each functions.

A Quick Guide to Choosing a Microscope

Posted on September 8, 2016| Posted in Education

From an early age, children are fascinated by the hidden world of the microscopic. To investigate creatures difficult to see with the naked eye or to discover that a smooth surface can actually look like a rugged mountain if magnified creates a longing to discover - to find something new. A microscope is the perfect tool to develop a love of discovery.