FHS Science podcast - Beyond the curriculum.

This episode we try and discuss evolution, the effects of smoking and vaccines, all in a context that what scientist say are often overlooked. We are not experts, and this is just a start for further discussion…. We will now be looking at evolution in the context of C-sections and natural child birth!

Starting with ‘Don’t look up’ the Netflix film we discuss why people disbelieve scientists from flat earthers, to global warming deniers to the recovery in the ozone layer. The positives are that science does prevail….just depends how much time we’ve got!

More meandering discussion so some value, little value, and no value whatsoever! We did our best… I’ve no idea how bears used in the Russian military got into this episode, but they did. Apologies. We’ll do better next week.

We touched on curling stones and rotation last week, which we continue… with no conclusions! And then onto bikes (of course) and finally sleep. It’s mental health week, and while we know sleep is essential for good mental health, we don’t really know why.

….losing traction slightly as we transition from ice sports to snow. Both frozen water but with different properties! Enjoy the games and view through a scientific eye. 👍

In this episode, more on skates from ice hockey to speed skating, and , staying on the ice: bobsleigh, luge and skeleton then onto curling! 😁

These next few episodes will on science and the winter Olympic sports starting with Mr Atkinson’s favourite sport of ice hockey. When he runs out of breath we’ll move him on to the other sports! 😂😂

Listen to Mr Gavin Smart talk about his journey to his current post in renewable energy finance from a law degree. how he learnt to use his resilience, problem solving, courage and communication skills to get to his current post. Check out the website for more information… and don’t forget to use your CAREERS ADVISOR. 😁👍

This morning we chat about trains and planes, infrastructure needed and planes stalling mid-air despite the engines running! No need to panic…. Just ask Mr Atkinson!

In this episode we are joined by Mr Cartner, a visiting biologist, who adds some rigour and knowledge to our brief chat on walking! We also talk more on cars (electric) and the future of transport.

Happy New Year, our first podcast we talk about modes of transport…. We’re definitely not experts on the biology, but we’re better on the materials and energy efficiency side of things! 😁 part 1

Mr Short and Mr Atkinson finish the tenuous links between A Christmas-themed alphabet and science, whilst highlighting their general ignorance about all things!

Mr Short and Mr Atkinson cover the middle section of alphabet, from I to Q with tenuous links to science and diminishing any scientific credibility they ever had with every pronouncement….

Mary talks about her science career from Kirkcaldy High School to Edinburgh University, New York, Liverpool to the University of the Highlands and Islands and finally to a global scientific instruments company. She talks about her love of research and finding out something new, and the need for good communication skills and perseverance!

Mr Short and Mr Atkinson go through the alphabet making tenuous connections to science.l,and highlighting their ignorance along the way! 😂

Dr Ross talks about her career pathway which exemplifies DYW no wrong path. https://www.nowrongpath.scot. She talks about how important enjoyment is to making your subject choices, and look out for opportunities, you never know where you’ll end up! Two apps that were mentioned: https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/ and https://www.calm.com

Mr Short and Mr Atkinson talk about keeping warm, why 90% heat loss through your head needs clarification, slippy ice and roads and aeroplanes. All good stuff. 👍

What every day sayings are not scientifically true? Sometimes pupils will say that they’ve been taught ‘lies’ in junior years, but this is layering of education and teaching!

Dr Reynolds talks about her journey from school and enjoying chemistry and maths to choosing a new degree in Pharmacology, a clinical PhD in respiratory anti-virals to her current post working with the government and public health. Links here to Public health Scotland: https://publichealthscotland.scot

Sharon is Associate Director in charge of Operational Effectiveness within a contract research organisation. When she graduated, her job didn’t exist! An Immunology graduate who now works with an international firm ensuring pharmaceuticals are safe to use. She also has built her own office, motorhome and kitchen!

In this episode we talk about space junk, comets, meteoroids, asteroids, ISS and the DART (satellite launch today, Wednesday 24th Nov)…. film links to Armageddon, Gravity and Deep Impact. Find out more here: https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/dart and watch the launch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyqzK2hC0sA

This episode looks are what jobs women are doing in science. Dr Marie Short, MBE, talks about her love of Biology and how it led to a career in regulatory affairs. You can find out more here: https://jobs.newscientist.com/en-gb/article/getting-into-regulatory-affairs/.

Music and revision: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200317-does-music-help-us-work-it-depends General revision tips: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z877wnb SQA study page, with study plan apps: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/68908.html#:~:text=1%20Avoid%20cramming.%20Lack%20of%20sleep%20stops%20the,your%20own%20study%20plan%20with%20our%20MyStudyPlan.%20 SQA study page: https://www.sqa...

Brief discussion on some aspects of climate change from two teachers. We are not climate change scientists but man-made climate change is the current scientific paradigm and the scientific debate is on how to slow down this change. Additional information can be found here: https://ukcop26.org, here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56837908 and here: https://www.channel4.com/news/top...

In this episode Ms Mulholland and Ms Stroud answer some questions on the links between music and science, the music they like, and the benefits of studying music. We also premier our new science jingle created by Paul Bosewicz 👍