All Careers articles – Page 6
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ResourceSTEM careers and skills activities
Introduce primary learners to STEM careers and encourage them to explore their own skills. Includes a game, colouring poster, fact files and teaching notes.
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FeatureExtraordinary electrodes
How the next generation of rechargeable batteries will be better, safer and greener
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ResourceLithium-ion cells worksheet | 16–18 years
Review your learners’ understanding of electrochemistry and its applications
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NewsRecycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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ArticleHow do whiteboard markers work?
Learn about the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains
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ResourceSpot the entropy errors worksheet | 16–18 years
Develop your learners’ metacognitive skills using thermodynamics questions and calculations
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NewsRecycling catalysts with electrochemistry
Use this research context to show students how, and why, industry recover their catalysts
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ResourceDisplacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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ResourceSnap adwaith dadleoli | 11–14 oed
Gallwch atgyfnerthu’r hyn a ddysgwyd am adweithiau dadleoli syml gyda’r gêm hon, ac yna gweithgaredd asesu ffurfiannol ar gyfer y dosbarth cyfan
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FeatureHow chemistry keeps trains on track
Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries
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NewsA hybrid recycling process for mixed plastics
Investigate plastic and recycling through the combined power of chemistry and biology
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OpinionCombatting plastic pollution in class
Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas
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ResourceHanukkah doughnuts: interpret practical instructions | 11–14 years
Worksheet on interpreting practical methods using a recipe format, a scientific method and integrated instructions
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Class experiment‘Gold’ coins on a microscale | 14–16 years
Practical experiment where learners produce ‘gold’ coins by electroplating a copper coin with zinc, includes follow-up worksheet
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NewsHigh capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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FeatureThe science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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ResourceAtoms, molecules and compounds quiz | 11–14 years
Use this quiz to check understanding of atoms, molecules, elements and compounds
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ArticleWhat are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
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ResourceElectrolysis diagrams | 14–16 years
Worksheet to help address a common area for misconceptions in electrolysis, identifying the cathode and anode. Includes multiple-choice questions, diagrams to label and a variety of examples
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NewsElectrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air
Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power