All Group work articles – Page 6

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Fractional distillation

2014-01-10T15:53:23Z In association with Twig World

Learn how the industrial process of fractional distillation transforms crude oil into a variety of products, from plane fuel to road surfacing.
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Esters and Perfumes

2014-01-10T15:52:09Z In association with Twig World

Esters occur in nature and have been harnessed by the perfume industry. What are esters and how are they made and used?
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Forensic students are getting their hands dirty

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Practical research projects are vital in the training of the next generation of forensic scientists, explains Matthew Almond
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Modelling 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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Determining the structure of compounds | 16–18 years

Examine data relating to the structure and complexity of compounds, including mass, infrared and ¹ H NMR spectra
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How do scientists grow protein crystals? | 14-16 years

Discover the methods and conditions used by chemical scientists to grow protein crystals in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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How was the first artificial dye made? | 16-18 years

Explore organic synthesis and the making of the first artificial dye, mauve, in a lesson plan and directed activity related to text (DART) for 16–18 year olds.
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Alternative fuels and low-carbon technology in cars | 16-18 years

Explore how cars can be fuelled using low-carbon technology, including hydrogen and hybrid power, in this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Reacting iron and sulfur to explore compounds | 11-14 years

Investigate the reaction between iron and sulfur and practise modelling chemical changes in this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.
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Rules for naming hydrocarbons: alkanes to arenes | 16-18 years

Review the rules for naming hydrocarbon structures, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes, using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Nucleophilic substitution reaction mechanisms | 16-18 years

Help your students explore the mechanism for an organic nucleophilic substitution reaction using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Interpreting rate of reaction graphs | 14-16 years

Use this lesson plan for 14–16 year olds to practise interpreting rate of reaction graphs, revising factors such as concentration, temperature and surface area.
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Atoms and atomic structure: a ‘similar and different’ activity | 16-18 years

Help students consolidate their ideas about atoms and atomic structure, working in pairs to identify key concepts, using this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds.
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Reactions of acids with metals and carbonates | 11-14 years

Help your students unravel misconceptions about how acids react with metals and carbonates via this lesson plan with downloadable activities for ages 11–14.
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Linking structure, bonding and substance properties | 16-18 years

Check students’ understanding of how properties of substances depend on their structure and bonding using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Atoms: size, scale and nanoscience | 14-16 years

Explore the scale and size of atoms and their relation to elements, introducing students to nanoscience in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Plastics and polymers: their structure and properties | 16-18 years

Explore how the properties of polymers depend on their structure and different types of intermolecular bonds using this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds.
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Metallic bonding and the structure of iron | 14-16 years

Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Transition metal complexes and ligand exchange | 16-18 years

Try this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds to support your students to research transition metal complexes, including shape, naming, bonding and ligand exchange.
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Exploring precipitation reactions using diagrams | 14-16 years

Discover how ions are arranged in precipitation reactions and practise completing ionic equations using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.