All Careers articles – Page 18
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NewsThank the Nobel prize winners for your mobile phone
Start a lesson with the Nobel prize-winning chemistry involved in lithium-ion batteries
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study pharmacy
Why chemistry is essential to understand and manufacture safe, effective medicines
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study dentistry
Understanding enamel, fillings and anaesthetics requires chemistry knowledge
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FeatureReef-safe sunscreens
Nina Notman investigates the science behind UV-absorbing sunscreens and ‘reef-friendly’ formulations
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IdeasWhat do you want to be when you grow up?
Introduce careers into class to encourage chemistry learning
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FeaturePart-time work, full-time life
Should schools be more open to recruiting part-time science teachers?
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AnalysisStudents don’t have to stick to lab projects during chemistry degrees
They can gain valuable employment skills in other ways
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OpinionSchools aren’t doing enough to expose pupils to employers
Now there is increasing support for schools to provide it
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ResourceOlympic composites (primary level)
Find out what composites are made up of and why they are so important sporting equipment for the Olympics.
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ResourceChemistry and Sport - diving
Gravity - the enemy of the high-jumper, and the diver’s friend. Find out how the sport of diving relies on gravity, and why a diver seems lighter in water than on land.
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ResourceChemistry and Sport - football
Materials chemistry has revolutionised the game of football and given us the balls, gloves, and goalposts we play with.
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ResourceSunscreen and UV light
A fun demo to teach about UV light and the action/importance of sunscreen