How to teach combustion and oxidation at 11–14

By Kristy Turner2023-11-01T07:05:00

A glass bottle of ethanol labelled highly flammable and harmful with ethanol burning in a spirit burner

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Use these 5 tried-and-tested tips to teach combustion safely and effectively

The light and heat released in a combustion reaction can make a lesson dramatic and memorable. How can you make sure the excitement translates into learning, in a safe and controlled way? Use these five teacher-tested tips to successfully teach combustion and oxidation.

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