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NewsPiece of Earth’s interior ‘ocean’ found in diamond
Water-rich mineral points to vast stores of water 500km underground
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ResourceModelling igneous rocks
This activity is designed for students aged 11-14, to support work on the formation of rocks and on igneous activity.
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ResourceIgneous Processes
Igneous rocks form by exciting processes, and contain evidence about their origins. This is just as well, since many of them form below ground where they cannot be observed.
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ResourceIt's a Gas: Part 1
A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 01 - Gases of the Atmosphere Part 1 Video: It’s ...
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ResourceOn This Day - Jan 15 : Water composition announced
He revealed that water was a compound of hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), which was known at the time as “dephlogistonated air”. He later discovered the composition of air and made the first calculations of the Earth’s mass.
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ResourceEarth's Crust
The aim of this ‘starter’ activity is to introduce students to the common elements found in the Earth.
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ResourceMinerals & elements in the Earth's Crust
Use questions about the composition of minerals and ores to reinforce work on elements, compounds, symbols and formulae.
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ResourceLimestone Chemistry
This activity is most appropriate for students aged 14-16 to illustrate chemical reactions and useful materials made from rocks.
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Resource28 chemistry puzzles for 14-16 years
Use these sudoku-inspired puzzles with printable worksheets and answers to help 14–16 year olds consolidate their understanding of key chemical concepts.
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Resource28 chemistry puzzles for 11-14 years
Try these sudoku-style chemistry puzzles for 11–14 year olds to reinforce your students’ understanding of key ideas, featuring printable worksheets and answers.
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Lesson planWhy do sediments form layers? | 11-14 years
Explore the layered formation of sedimentary rocks using this lesson plan and set of downloadable activities for 11–14 year olds.
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Lesson planWhat is the rock cycle? | 11-14 years
Try this lesson plan and set of downloadable activities to help teach 11-14 year olds about sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks and the rock cycle.
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Lesson planWhat happens to weathered pieces of rock? | 11-14 years
Investigate how rock fragments are transported and deposited by water currents using this lesson plan and downloadable activity for 11–14 year olds.
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Lesson planInvestigating the composition of limestone | 11-14 years
Use this lesson plan for 11–14 year olds to help your students plan, implement and evaluate a practical investigation to determine if all limestone is the same.
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