All Investigation articles – Page 13
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ResourceLift Oxo cubes to dizzy heights
Explore how creating carbon dioxide from reactions can be harnessed to lift objects in this classroom experiment.
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ResourceKitchen currents
Collect household items, and let students make their own batteries with this experiment in practical chemistry. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceJust a can of cola?
A fully open brief to help learners conduct original experiments into their favourite soft drinks. Includes possible experiments and safety instructions.
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ResourceIs the secretary guilty? | 14–16 years
In this practical, your learners become chemical detectives by carrying out an investigation using separation techniques
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ResourceIndicator puzzle
Discover the pH of different solutions by using plant based natural dyes in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceFunny felt pens
Find out how colour changing pens work in this practical into acids and alkalis in inks. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceHeating power of a candle
Bunsen burner Vs candles, the battle of the ages! Determine their equivalent energy output in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceFight fire! Fill up with foam | 11–14 years
How do firefighters do it? That’s the question your learners will explore in this investigation into carbon dioxide foam
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ResourceColour creation
Blue and red make purple, but what makes blue? Discover how acids and alkalis indicate with different colours in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceChemical circuit breaker
Help a talented, but forgetful, professor to discover the purpose of her work, using acids and metals to produce hydrogen. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceBuilding a chemically powered boat
Put junk material to good use, and create a gas powered boat, to explore CO2 production. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceBigger and better bubbles
Perfect for young learners, or older, this experiment shows off the science of surface tension. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceA birthday cake candle timer
Use a candle to create a timer, and learn how combustion can be used to help in everyday life. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceApple browning
Enjoy a healthy snack, and learn about chemistry with this experiment into chemical preservation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceChewing Gum: Laboratory Exercise
This laboratory-based resource consists of an investigation into the composition of flavourings chemicals present in chewing gum.
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ResourceForensic Analysis: Laboratory Manual
Pre laboratory exercises and laboratory practicals in Forensic Analysis.
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ResourceSewage Pollution: A Case Study
A laboratory investigation of sewage pollution based around a case study. Students analyse for various so-called biomarkers in soil samples and assess for likely sources of contamination.
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Lesson planUsing a survey to learn what shampoos people use | 11-14 years
Collect and analyse data from surveys, exploring differences between subjective and objective data, using this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.
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Lesson planWhat happens to weathered pieces of rock? | 11-14 years
Investigate how rock fragments are transported and deposited by water currents using this lesson plan and downloadable activity for 11–14 year olds.
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Lesson planHow do shampoos work? Hair care, acids and bases | 14-16 years
Test shampoos and investigate their ingredients as an application of acid–base chemistry using this lesson plan with practical activities for 14–16 year olds.