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Vanillasweetheart · 06-03-2012, 10:54 AM

SPOILER!!: Prof

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tegz

"Just stay where you are Mr. Vanderbilt." Althea said, holding up her hand to stop him. "Stay at your table please."

So, the first one:

"At Mr Vanderbilt's table you see a set up made of copper. At the bottom of the larger piece is a sort of pot, on top is an onion shaped chamber with a long, downward pointing tube, which leads to a coil within a smaller container." She described it simply, though they'd be able to see it for themselves. "This is a whole set of several items, which have a particular purpose. You may notice some of the other items on the other tables look similar to this, or like a part of this set up. Find a symbol which relates to what this set-up is called."

SPOILER!!: Table #1

"At Mr Gert's table what you see is a container which you may notice looks like it ought to be a part of something similar to the set at Mr. Vanderbilt's table, which is true but this particular part has its own name. Often it is a flask instead of a pot/vase shape like this one, but either way this is the receptacle which the raw material is placed. Find a symbol that represents what this item is. Here's a clue. It looks a bit like a gourd."

SPOILER!!: table #2

"Miss Remora's table has a strangely shaped glass object. Those of you who are smart enough to make the connection might see similarities between this and the set up on the first table, and that is because they have the same purpose. This glass object is used in chemistry too, and this is a modern example. What is it called? find a symbol that represents it."

SPOILER!!: table #3

"At Miss Wilson's table you can see a different apparatus, this one is made up of some earthenware pots, that fit together into what you see in front of you. I want you all to find out what it is called and find the symbol for what alchemical process this apparatus is used for."

SPOILER!!: Table #4

"Miss Hyde has an old clay bowl on her table, one that is made to withstand very high heat -you can see that it has been blackened on its base from use. What is it called? Find the symbol of its name."

SPOILER!!: table #5

"This one is a little harder. You may need to refer to other sources to find the answer. On Miss Gardiner's table is a miniature version of a kind of furnace. Find what it is called and then you can either look for the alchemical symbol which represents it, or choose a symbol which represents the alchemical processes associated with its use."

SPOILER!!: table #6

"Stand up then please, so people can see where to look." Althea requested. She waited for her to stand and then addressed the class. "Miss Paulidine has an item, or really two items, on her table which many of you likely recognise. What is it called? Choose a symbol that represents a substance that it may be used to crush."

SPOILER!!: table #7

Althea returned the smile.

"Miss Antoinette has an object on her table which some of you might recognise as having a use in a kitchen. These come in many different shapes and sizes but most of them resemble this one. What is it called? Choose a symbol which you think can be associated with this apparatus and make sure you can explain why you choose that symbol."

SPOILER!!: table #8

Well... it took them a while to decide on that hmm?

"At Miss Bishop's table is a miniaturised version of an apparatus which is used for a particular kind of thermal treatment, one of the 12 vital processes required for the transformation of a substance. Once you deduce what it is called, figure out what it is for and find the symbol that represents the process."

SPOILER!!: table #9

"At Miss Moreau's table you can see there is a lid of sorts on a stand. This is made of glass as it is a more modern example of itself." Althea paused. "You may notice that it is similar to a piece of the very first apparatus. You'll find that the name is the same for this piece as it is for the apparatus as a whole. I would like you to all look for a symbol which represents the process which this item is used for."

SPOILER!!: table #10

ooc: I have enough now! But thanks! Just assume someone else at the same table stood up. It doesn't matter which or specifically who.

"Thank you but we're covered now I think." Althea answered, watching someone else at the same table stand up.

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"There are some textbooks and references here which you may use to help you out. Feel free to make use of them, they're on the front desk. If you can't find a specific symbol choose one which is related in some way, either to the processes the apparatus is used for, or to the materials which it is made out of. Please work together! You're encouraged to talk and to get up and visit the other tables to examine the apparatus at each location if you wish - please be careful if you wish to touch them. I will take points if anything is broken, some of this equipment is very valuable. It doesn't matter if you don't get them all right either, participation is key. This is a class effort, together I'm sure we can find the answers, and maybe learn a bit about the equipment as you go. You may begin, and I'm here to answer any questions."

OOC: where you can't find information in the symbol sheets etc, take a look at these links, which you can RP as textbooks There's also plenty of awesome resources if you want to google.

Alchemy Dictionary
Alchemical Symbols
Outline of Alchemy

SPOILER!!: symbol handouts

(ooc credit: From H.T. Scheffer, Chemiske forelasningar, Upsalla. 1775, Torbern Bergman's 1775 Dissertation Elective. These reproductions are in the public domain due to the age of the original material)

This activity is worth 5 points minimum just for participating, provided 5 posts are made actually working on the activity. The right answers DON'T have to be found, but there might be some bonuses in store if they are! The activity will be open for at least 24 hours, and then the introduction lesson will be wrapped up. questions are encouraged but don't have your character ask anything that they need to wait on an answer for, as I won't have the professor address them until I post when the 24 hour period is up. I'll update the notes as soon as I can.

Chelle looked at Oichi. She knew what was kept on their table. She knew what it was called. But she had no idea how she was supposed to figure out which symbol meant what.

So are we supposed to use our textbooks to figure these symbols out?

"Okay. So this is obviously a mortar and a pestle. Do you know what these Alchemical symbols or terms represent?" she said to Oichi, moving her hands in a slightly frustrated manner.

06-03-2012, 10:54 AM	#230 (permalink)
Vanillasweetheart Gnome Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India Posts: 274 Hogwarts RPG Name: Michelle Monique Adams Second Year	Post 1 xD For Oichi SPOILER!!: Prof Quote: Originally Posted by Tegz "Just stay where you are Mr. Vanderbilt." Althea said, holding up her hand to stop him. "Stay at your table please." So, the first one: "At Mr Vanderbilt's table you see a set up made of copper. At the bottom of the larger piece is a sort of pot, on top is an onion shaped chamber with a long, downward pointing tube, which leads to a coil within a smaller container." She described it simply, though they'd be able to see it for themselves. "This is a whole set of several items, which have a particular purpose. You may notice some of the other items on the other tables look similar to this, or like a part of this set up. Find a symbol which relates to what this set-up is called." SPOILER!!: Table #1 ] "At Mr Gert's table what you see is a container which you may notice looks like it ought to be a part of something similar to the set at Mr. Vanderbilt's table, which is true but this particular part has its own name. Often it is a flask instead of a pot/vase shape like this one, but either way this is the receptacle which the raw material is placed. Find a symbol that represents what this item is. Here's a clue. It looks a bit like a gourd." SPOILER!!: table #2 "Miss Remora's table has a strangely shaped glass object. Those of you who are smart enough to make the connection might see similarities between this and the set up on the first table, and that is because they have the same purpose. This glass object is used in chemistry too, and this is a modern example. What is it called? find a symbol that represents it." SPOILER!!: table #3 "At Miss Wilson's table you can see a different apparatus, this one is made up of some earthenware pots, that fit together into what you see in front of you. I want you all to find out what it is called and find the symbol for what alchemical process this apparatus is used for." SPOILER!!: Table #4 "Miss Hyde has an old clay bowl on her table, one that is made to withstand very high heat -you can see that it has been blackened on its base from use. What is it called? Find the symbol of its name." SPOILER!!: table #5 "This one is a little harder. You may need to refer to other sources to find the answer. On Miss Gardiner's table is a miniature version of a kind of furnace. Find what it is called and then you can either look for the alchemical symbol which represents it, or choose a symbol which represents the alchemical processes associated with its use." SPOILER!!: table #6 "Stand up then please, so people can see where to look." Althea requested. She waited for her to stand and then addressed the class. "Miss Paulidine has an item, or really two items, on her table which many of you likely recognise. What is it called? Choose a symbol that represents a substance that it may be used to crush." SPOILER!!: table #7 Althea returned the smile. "Miss Antoinette has an object on her table which some of you might recognise as having a use in a kitchen. These come in many different shapes and sizes but most of them resemble this one. What is it called? Choose a symbol which you think can be associated with this apparatus and make sure you can explain why you choose that symbol." SPOILER!!: table #8 Well... it took them a while to decide on that hmm? "At Miss Bishop's table is a miniaturised version of an apparatus which is used for a particular kind of thermal treatment, one of the 12 vital processes required for the transformation of a substance. Once you deduce what it is called, figure out what it is for and find the symbol that represents the process." SPOILER!!: table #9 "At Miss Moreau's table you can see there is a lid of sorts on a stand. This is made of glass as it is a more modern example of itself." Althea paused. "You may notice that it is similar to a piece of the very first apparatus. You'll find that the name is the same for this piece as it is for the apparatus as a whole. I would like you to all look for a symbol which represents the process which this item is used for." SPOILER!!: table #10 ooc: I have enough now! But thanks! Just assume someone else at the same table stood up. It doesn't matter which or specifically who. "Thank you but we're covered now I think." Althea answered, watching someone else at the same table stand up. ----- "There are some textbooks and references here which you may use to help you out. Feel free to make use of them, they're on the front desk. If you can't find a specific symbol choose one which is related in some way, either to the processes the apparatus is used for, or to the materials which it is made out of. Please work together! You're encouraged to talk and to get up and visit the other tables to examine the apparatus at each location if you wish - please be careful if you wish to touch them. I will take points if anything is broken, some of this equipment is very valuable. It doesn't matter if you don't get them all right either, participation is key. This is a class effort, together I'm sure we can find the answers, and maybe learn a bit about the equipment as you go. You may begin, and I'm here to answer any questions." OOC: where you can't find information in the symbol sheets etc, take a look at these links, which you can RP as textbooks There's also plenty of awesome resources if you want to google. Alchemy Dictionary Alchemical Symbols Outline of Alchemy SPOILER!!: symbol handouts (ooc credit: From H.T. Scheffer, Chemiske forelasningar, Upsalla. 1775, Torbern Bergman's 1775 Dissertation Elective. These reproductions are in the public domain due to the age of the original material) This activity is worth 5 points minimum just for participating, provided 5 posts are made actually working on the activity. The right answers DON'T have to be found, but there might be some bonuses in store if they are! The activity will be open for at least 24 hours, and then the introduction lesson will be wrapped up. questions are encouraged but don't have your character ask anything that they need to wait on an answer for, as I won't have the professor address them until I post when the 24 hour period is up. I'll update the notes as soon as I can. Chelle looked at Oichi. She knew what was kept on their table. She knew what it was called. But she had no idea how she was supposed to figure out which symbol meant what. *So are we supposed to use our textbooks to figure these symbols out?* "Okay. So this is obviously a mortar and a pestle. Do you know what these Alchemical symbols or terms represent?" she said to Oichi, moving her hands in a slightly frustrated manner.