All Biology articles – Page 5
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Investigating invertase: edible experiments
How are fondant centres in chocolate created? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Earth’s perfume: edible experiments
What is the chemical responsible for the earthy taste of beetroot? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Food and drink chemistry infographics
Use this collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of food and drink as a valuable addition to your science classroom. Find the answers to questions such as ‘Is the galaxy raspberry flavoured?’; ‘Why shouldn’t I drink grapefruit juice if I’m taking medication?’ and, ‘What are the ...
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Time to get out the vitamin D
Nina Notman looks at recent advice to start popping vitamin D supplements during the shorter days
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Secret in the sachet
What’s the secret inside the cut flower sachet? Find out with this class session. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Something smells: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to different senses and the science in your kitchen with this short podcast.
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Microorganisms: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi with this short podcast.
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Staying alive: primary science podcasts
Join Kareena and her superhero friend K-mistry for this short podcast introducing children to the basic needs of animals and humans for survival.
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Sweet and sour: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to how the 5 senses help us perceive food with this short podcast.
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Water! Water!
A resource pack including a student worksheet, teachers’ notes and four presentations looking at one of the most vital substances on planet Earth - water.
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Chemistry stinks
Jacob Cox, Simon Rees and Peter Banks describe educational techniques linking the sense of smell with memory
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Hairy plants aid oil-absorbing material design
Leaves of weed could even be used to mop-up slicks
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Grand challenges set for science students
New competition asks young people to explore solutions for global health and development issues
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Metal micronutrients get to the root of antifungal defence
Flavoursome tomato varieties could benefit from nanoparticle fertilisers
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Amino acids and hair growth
Discover how quickly human hair grows, and develop learner’s understanding of amino acids too.
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Catalase enzyme reactions
Using four distinct questions, with open-ended methods, to explore catalysts and enzymes.