The Entomologist
Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with other animals, environments and human beings.
Tag Archive for: biology
Seed bombs
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranThis simple activity describes how to create a seed bomb to plant wild flowers.
Bug hotel
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranUse this simple activity to create a bug hotel which will attract bugs to your garden using materials from your local environment.
Journey Stick
/0 Comments/in Arborist, STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranA collecting natural materials activity for primary children and their families.
Growing seeds
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranDiscover how to plant seeds in a plastic bag so that you can watch them sprout and grow.
Make a wormery
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranMaking a wormery is a safe and simple way to observe and find out more about worms and what they are up to underneath the ground. All you need is an empty bottle, some soil and vegetable scraps and you are ready to go.
Tag Archive for: biology
Photochemist
/0 Comments/in Communicator, curious, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Earth and space, Electricity, Light, Plants Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Electricity, Light, Plants, Primary, Science/by Melanie HoranA Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. Photochemistry is a chemical reaction caused by absorption of ultraviolet, visible light or infrared radiation or a reaction that produces light. Photochemists may be interested in spectroscopy- splitting up light into it’s different colours to find out about the properties of the object being studied. They may be interested in photosynthesis, the way a plant generates energy from light. They may also study animals who use bioluminescence to signal to other animals or to lure prey.
Attributes: observant, curious, communicator
Useful links:
- The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a video of James Mortimer, a photochemist in his place of work talking about what he does.
- It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.
