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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H2O Water Molecule

Submitted by ekalu1 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:26
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This is my intro

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Pyrite Molecule

Submitted by tlsharlene on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:26

This is a molecule of pyrite.

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Water Molecule

Submitted by lpeng9 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:26
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What if the world had no water?....Water is one of the most crucial substances for the survival of living beings, and takes up approximately 70% of the world's surface. But what is water? Have you ever heard people say the word "H2O" and wondered why water was given that name? Well, "H", "2" and "O" are not just random letters and numbers put together to sound fancy; H2O is the molecular formula for water, representing the individual atoms in the compound. Water is an extremely unique molecule, having an interesting composition, structure and set of characteristics. So, let's flow right into it!

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Boron Atom

Submitted by hsato2 on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 13:26
3D Model of Boron Atom
Boron is the fifth atom in the periodic table, being a metalloid. The rare element, only made as compounds in the nature, has been used commonly for glass and glazes production. While its presence has been known since 1808, the first 99 percent pure boron was made only in 1909. A 3D model of this boron was made using the VRMath2.0, shown below. The Bohr model has been used to represent the element, as it simplifies the characteristics of electron movements. However, the model is not entirely accurate. In the process of programming the atom, many difficulties and challenges were experienced.

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