All Cross-curriculum articles – Page 6
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ResourceJournal articles made easy: Detect strep throat
This article looks at detecting strep throat bacterium using touch spray mass spectrometry. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our Analyst journal. Strep throat spotted in secondsDetection of ...
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ExperimentMaking solder as an alloy of tin and lead
Try this practical to make solder by heating together the metals tin and lead before investigating the alloy’s properties. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceInterviews and interviewing
This book can be used to address aspects of communication skills, or can be run as a complete module. This section focuses on interview skills.
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ResourceScurvy - the mystery disease
This resource contains activities for students which uses the story of scurvy to investigate the scientific method, and how science was done in the past.
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ResourceGetting started in pedagogic research
This guide has been developed to provide an accessible introduction to pedagogic research within the STEM disciplines along with a practical guide containing hints and tips on how to get started.
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ResourceWash Bag Chemistry
‘Wash Bag Chemistry’ has the potential to be a truly cross curricular activity. The Business Studies department in a school can take on the task of compiling the product reports and teaching the business outcomes that could be covered. The Art department could also be involved –pupils could design logos ...
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Lesson planPhotolithography
Students use light to create their own printed circuit boards. Find the kit list, safety instructions and suggested timings in the download
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ResourceChemistry: Idea to Market
This is a 10 credit module designed to lead students through the various stages of taking a new product from concept to market.
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ResourceBusiness Skills for Chemists
Develop key business and entrepreneurial skills using these course materials and self-study resources for undergraduate chemistry students.
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Lesson planMolecules and the possibility of life in outer space | 14-16 years
Explore the molecules found in space as clues to the potential existence of extraterrestrial life, using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.