All Group work articles – Page 4
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ResourceFind the pattern - metals
Consider data on the specific heat capacities for some metals and solve three problems related to those data.
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ResourceFind the pattern - alcohols
Consider data on the densities of six primary alcohols and solve four problems based on those data.
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ResourceFind the chloride
Devise experiments to determine which of five solids is the chloride by using chemicals and apparatus in the laboratory.
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ResourceCobalt complexes
Devise structures for cobalt complexes given, decide how to distinguish between the four complexes, and identify some properties that are the same for all four complexes.
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ResourceWhich detergent is best?
Explain two observations related to the production of a jelly-like solid when two detergents were used in combination.
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ResourceMeasuring CO2 from reactions
Use chemicals and apparatus, devise experiments and determine the amount of carbon dioxide that can be obtained from a mixture of two solids
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ResourceDefining a ‘weak’ acid
Starting from its Ka (or pKa) value, learners calculate as much information as you need to show what is meant by ‘weak’ in weak acid.
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ResourceIdentifying five unknown white solids
Learners are provided with five mystery white solids, and need to devise their own experiments to identify each.
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ResourceVegetable oils as fuel
Discover the processes involved in using vegetable oil as a biofuel. Could it become a viable alternative to fossil fuels?
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ResourceTales of the riverbank: environmental
This problem-based case study looks at the environmental problems found within the fictitious Coley River system in the county of Midshire. The environmental problems found in the river are organic, inorganic and physical in nature.
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ResourceNot all chemists wear white coats
Careers posters to generate curiosity and discussion about what a career in chemistry can involve, whilst dispelling the stereotype that all chemists work in a laboratory.
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ResourceThe Titan project
This problem-based case study concerns the location of a titanium dioxide plant and evaluation of analytical methods. Students are asked to act as the management team at the plant and produce a five-year plan for the site.
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ResourceThe chemistry of energy: case study
This resource is a group case study which guides students through some of the key chemical aspects of power generation, the distribution of energy and the relationship between science and policy. It’s a contextualised introduction to the application of several key chemical concepts such as thermodynamics to real world situations. ...
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ResourceChemistry's interfaces: geochemical
This C/PBL resource is an introduction to geochemistry in the context of the geological and archaeological record. It is based on the following question: What would the geochemical record of human activities and civilisation be in the geochemical record of the future?
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ResourceHwuche-Hwuche bark
Communication skills are an essential part of all university degree courses. In general, communication skills are developed throughout undergraduate courses via a range of activities and many departments already have substantial parts of their course aimed at transferable skills. The book ‘Communicating Chemistry’ contains a number of exercises that can ...
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ResourcePale horse: analytical chemistry & forensics
This problem-based case study sets analytical chemistry within the context of a forensic investigation of a suspicious death.
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ResourceLaunch-a-Lab: analyse organic pollutants
This problem-based case study involves tendering for a large contract to analyse the organic pollutants in ground water from Midshire River Authority. Students act as part of STS Contract Analysis Ltd., the company applying for the contract.
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ResourceA dip in the dribble: river pollution | context and problem-based learning
A problem solving case study in analytical, environmental and industrial chemistry
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ResourceFlipped chemistry - flipped classroom blog
A website that is designed to help educators plan, design and deliver lectures/resources through the “flipped classroom” model.
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ResourceChemistry's interfaces: the nano frontier
This resource is designed as an introduction to the science of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles. It’s focused on level 1 and 2 students so it places a particular emphasis on the difference between the physical and chemical properties of the bulk form of materials, individual molecules and nanoparticles in the ...