Brisbane State High School

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In this group, Year 9 students will be creating 3D atomic models and blogging about the characteristics, structure and composition of atoms and molecules. Together we are learning and sharing our knowledge construction about atoms and molecules. 

For example, below is a model of a helium atom and a water molecule.

Please download the attached Aspire Science Workshop Handbook.pdf at the end of this group page. Before the workshop at QUT, you should have followed the handbook to at least section 3.5. In addition to this handbook, you may try:

  • The VRMath2 Wiki has some tutorials about how to edit and publish.
  • Students can also post in the VRMath2 forum for technical support. 

The Aspire Science VRMath2 Workshop @ QUT

This Workshop will be held on Tuesday 19th July from 9 am to 2:30 pm, at S Block, Creative Inquiry Space (S307/308), QUT Kelvin Grove Campus. The building S Block is right next to the Kelvin Grove bus station of Inner Northern Busway (See attached campus map for details). It is suggested that you should arrive between 8:30 am to 9:00 am for setting up your groups and wifi access. The Workshop will begin promptly at 9 am. If you are taking public transport, bus will be the best choice. Please check on TransLink website to find out your bus routes. 

If you are being dropped off by private cars, the best place to drop off will be near the intersection between Victoria Park Road and Blamey Street (see the attache Campus Map for details). Then you can walk up Ring Road to S Block. 

NOTE: Due to construction, the Ring Road may be closed so try not to drop off at Ring Road.

Latest Group Blogs

 

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Molecule Ammonia NH3

Submitted by asure5 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:29

This is my introduction

rgray73's picture

NaCl

Submitted by rgray73 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:29

This is the introduction

Cbark73's picture

Silicon Atoms

Submitted by Cbark73 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:28
Picture of Simulated Silicon Atom
For this project, I decided to simulate a silicon atom using VrMath software.
Abhinand04's picture

Methane Molecule

Submitted by Abhinand04 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:28
Methane
 
Atoms exist all around us, whether it be in living things, or in inanimate objects. They are the basic building blocks of life. However, an atom comprises of a proton, neutron and electron. Protons are positively charged sub-atomic particles, electrons are negatively charged and neutrons have no charge. Atoms can also combine with compatible atoms, to form molecules. Molecules can either just comprise of an element, one type of atom, or a compound, multiple types of atoms. A common molecule found in the air is methane. Methane is an green house gas that is the seventh most prevalent gas in the ozone layer. Methane is used for heat and light, utilising its flammability. Methane comprises of Carbon and Hydrogen. But how do we actually identify methane in the air? Well there are two ways; the composition and structure, and the characteristics.
 

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Hydrogen Peroxide

Submitted by KhangFC on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:27
Hydrogen Peroxide

H2O2, otherwise known as hydrogen peroxide, is a transparent chemical compound that is commonly produced as a distilled liquid (Britannicacom, 2016). It is mostly used for bleaching various types of textiles and wood, manufacturing other chemicals, as rocket propellant, cosmetic use and medicinal purposes (Britannicacom, 2016). It can be found in rain, cleaning supplies, factories, mines and your local pharmacy (NZIC, n.d.) There are four steps in the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide. Those four steps are hydrogenation, filtration, oxidation and extraction (NZIC, n.d.)

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