All Environmental science articles – Page 2
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ResourceMonitoring local air pollution levels | 14–18 years
Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18
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IdeasInclude the impacts of climate change in your teaching
Use the real-world effects of climate change to introduce the UN’s sustainable development goal 13 into your existing teaching
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NewsLeaded petrol still poisoning London’s air
20 years after it was banned, leaded petrol remains a significant contributor to air pollution in the UK’s capital
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IdeasAdd ocean acidification to your existing lessons
Use these tips to link UN sustainable development goal 14 to your lessons on dissolved ions, acids and the pH scale
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ResourceFossil fuels and global carbon emissions | 14–16 years
Classroom activity where learners explore and debate the issues around fossil fuels, energy and global carbon emissions
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Opinion‘Science education has failed’
Covid has shown people aren’t prepared for societal challenges of the future: it’s time to put science and environment literacy at the heart of science education
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Interview‘You don’t need to choose between the arts and science’
Meet Katherine Curran, a chemist applying her polymer know-how to the conservation of plastic museum objects
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CPDHow to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14
Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change
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ResourceCarbon cycle lesson plan
Use this lesson plan to structure a lesson on the carbon cycle at 11–14
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ResourceCarbon cycle game
Students take on the role of a carbon atom as it cycles through the Earth to better understand the carbon cycle
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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ResourcePeriod products | 14–16 years
Complete a life-cycle assessment for three period products: tampons, period pads and menstrual cups. Ask learners to use their judgement to recommend the product with the least environmental impact
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NewsRecycling lithium from electric vehicle batteries
Start a lesson with news of a mechanochemical recovery method that’s better for the environment
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SoundbiteBattle of the hand sanitisers
Are quaternary ammonium compounds just as good at killing Covid-19 as alcohols?
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NewsCarbon dioxide catalysis making jet fuel
Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on catalysts or ways of reducing global warming
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NewsGenerating high value chemicals
Plastic waste could be upcycled into a chemical that is more valuable than the original plastic
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NewsSeeding the ocean against climate change
Volcanic ash could be a key ingredient to sequester carbon dioxide
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NewsA more energy-efficient lithium electrolysis
Could a ceramic hold the key to cheaper and less noxious lithium extraction using electrolysis?