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ResourcePopping good chemistry
Investigate simple chemical reactions, irreversible changes and gases around us with this exciting experiment
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ResourceLife cycle assessment: shopping bags | 14–16 years
Slides, scaffolded worksheets and teacher notes to introduce learners to life cycle assessments using a real-world example
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PracticalRates of reaction | practical videos | 14–16 years
Video and resources showing how the concentration of sodium thiosulfate solution affects its rate of reaction with hydrochloric acid
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NewsOvercoming electrochemistry misconceptions
Use evidence-based research and teacher-tested tips to help your students master this challenging topic
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CPDHow to teach reversible reactions and equilibrium at 14–16
Use these tips and teaching ideas to secure student understanding when teaching this tricky topic
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NewsHow to use textbooks effectively
Discover why not all chemistry textbooks are created equal – and what you can do about it
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FeatureSuccessful strategies for sequencing knowledge
Discover how to effectively develop your students’ knowledge and skills by sequencing practical activities
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CPDHow to teach gases at 14–16
Use these classroom activities and tips to boost your students’ understanding of quantitative chemistry
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ProjectNanoparticles in sunscreen challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Make your own sunscreen and determine its SPF using UV light transmission
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ProjectAnalysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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ResourceInvestigating the sugar content and pH of fizzy drinks | 11–14 years
Compare fizzy drinks’ ingredients, acidities and health implications
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ResourceCustard experiment | 11–14 years
Introduce your learners to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids as well as the explosive nature of powders
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NewsConceptual peer-to-peer questioning improves learning
Get the cogs turning for successful learning by encouraging the right kind of student interactions
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ResourceThe preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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CPDHow to teach quantitative chemistry at post-16
Use these tips to help your students successfully calculate reacting masses and limiting agents
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ExperimentAcid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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ResourcePresenting investigations: academic-style posters | 14–16 years
Using this resource, learners create an academic-style poster summarising the key information and data from an investigation
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ResourceEvaluating experiments worksheet | 14–16 years
Improve your learners’ evaluation skills by breaking down the experimental process