Author: Shivashish Banerjee
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How to Teach Kinetic and Potential Energy?
Energy as a function of work Kinetic and potential energy are a function of work. It is defined as the product of the force applied on a body and the displacement of the body caused by this force. Mathematically, it is expressed as: W = F × d where W represents work, F is force,…
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How to Teach the Concept of a Coupled Pendulum?
What is a pendulum? A pendulum is a fascinating device that consists of a ball-shaped mass, known as the “bob,” suspended by a theoretically massless string from a fixed point. An extension of this is the coupled pendulum, which we shall study in a while. When you displace this bob from its starting position, it…
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How to Teach Wave Motion and its Properties?
Waves aren’t always visible. When you drop a pebble in water, it may look like the water is flowing outward, but that’s not the case. To understand what’s happening, you need to understand waves. If you place a cork in the water and drop a pebble nearby, you’ll see the cork bobbing up and down.…
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Best Lab Furniture Solutions for Modern STEM Classrooms
Modern STEM classrooms do not follow the standard blueprint; they require the best lab furniture solutions out there. Read along to find out how to make your STEM classroom stand out. What are modern STEM classrooms? STEM education is a relatively recent phenomenon in the learning space, and it seeks to challenge and reinvent the…
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Spirogyra plant biology experiment class 12
Aim of the Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment In this Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment, we aim to identify with reasons and study the morphology of Spirogyra, using representative prepared specimen slides. Principle of the Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment Morphology is the study of the characteristic features of a species. It can involve the…
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Essential Lab Safety: What Not to Do in a Science Lab
Introduction Essential lab safety enforcement in educational environments is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries. Proper conduct, discipline, and supervision promote accountability and are essential lab safety elements. Additionally, encouraging hazard reporting without fear fosters a culture of safety. Attending to equipment and maintaining clear exits ensure a secure atmosphere, enhancing both learning and the…
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How to properly maintain and calibrate lab equipment?
Properly calibrate lab equipment during maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results. To obtain trustworthy and reproducible results, follow the steps discussed here. Here’s a step-by-step guide to maximize the potential of your laboratory equipment: 1. Follow Manufacturer Guidelines to calibrate lab equipment 2. Regular Cleaning and Inspection 3. Create a schedule to calibrate lab…
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Lab Fund to Upgrade 1,000+ School Labs Across West Bengal
The West Bengal School Education Department has decided to release INR 23.9 crore in laboratory grants for the upgrade and renovation of labs dedicated to physics, chemistry, biology, and geography across 1,084 schools at the higher secondary education level. Following reviews conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, the state government concluded…