Dissections & Crystals: A Peek into Year 10 Science
10th May 2025
This week, Year 10s have had two unforgettable experiences in the science labs—one in biology and the other in chemistry.
In biology, we dissected a goat’s lungs and heart. What an experience! The aura around was one of awe and excitement, to discover what lay beneath the flesh. I mean, we’ve learnt it through books, videos, and the teacher’s explanations, but to see the real thing... that’s a whole new level! One student whispered, “It’s like Grey’s Anatomy—just smellier.” We spotted the coronary artery, ventricle, and atrium, and different blood vessels. In the pulmonary section, we observed the bronchioles and cut through the trachea, noticing the rings that keep it open like a bendy straw for oxygen.
We also compared the densities of the heart and lungs. The lungs floated because they’re filled with air and felt squishy—like a soggy balloon—while the heart was firm and heavy, packed with muscle and responsibility (kind of like a teacher during exam week).
In chemistry, we performed an experiment to prepare soluble salts, involving separation and purification using the titration method with the burette. Reactions with bubbling outcomes were unexpectedly soothing—like a science-y spa session. But the real star of the show was the formation of the pretty blue copper sulfate crystals. Honestly, it felt like growing gemstones in the lab.
Such is the life of Year 10s in the science labs: putting on lab coats and gloves, feeling like mini scientists ready to take on the world. As someone said, “You know it’s serious when the goggles go on.” Entering the lab is like stepping into a world of orderly chaos—where things fizz, float, and occasionally smell a bit odd—but it’s all part of the adventure.
Dhara Shah 10N
