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Practical chromatography

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Ideas for enhancing practical chromatography

Using modern applications and contexts is a great way to hook your students and capture their interest. Look at figure 1 and think about what the images have in common.

A crime scene, Egyptian mummy, hamburger and mobile phone

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Figure 1: A crime scene, Egyptian mummy, hamburger and mobile phone

Chromatography is the link.

Chromatography is a key analytical technique students will meet several times during their secondary education. How can we ensure there is a clear progression in the knowledge students develop? How can we maintain their interest and help them develop practical skills? How can we make chromatography in the classroom more engaging?

Find out how to capture your students’ interest in chromatography as Dorothy Warren and Kay Stephenson map chromatography through the secondary curriculum, providing resources, advice and some practical solutions for chromatography equipment in schools.

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