All Investigation articles – Page 3
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ResourceFrozen in time: hands-on evidence
Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity
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Developing a theory
In this practical activity, students will monitor reactions of acids and develop a theory to explain their observations
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Interactive lab primer
Cover core safety information, skills and apparatus with this visual aid to common laboratory techniques
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Smart materials: lesson tips
Try these activities to help design your lessons on smart materials. Explore the topic using this simple demonstration of polymers and salt.
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Use of salt in cooking, part 1
In this activity students devise and carry out experiments to test possible reasons for adding salt when cooking vegetables.
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The life of water
Get hands on with H2O, changing states of matter and the water cycle. These experiments and investigations involve water in the context of space
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Problem solving tutor
Use this online interactive tutorial to teach three different methods for solving problems in quantitative chemistry. Video: How to use the problem solving tutor
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Testing for negative ions
Guide students into testing for negative ions with this practical. Students note their own observations and use their knowledge to discover more. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Chip pan fire demonstration
A video and teacher notes demonstrating the dangers of adding water to a fat fire. Video: Chip pan fire demonstration
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Iodine clock demonstration video
A video and teacher notes providing an introduction to reaction rates and kinetics, in which a colourless solution changes to dark blue. Video: Iodine Clock demonstration
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Olympic composites (secondary level)
A composite is a mix of two or more materials which often have very different properties. Find out about composites used in sport equipment material.
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Olympic composites (primary level)
Find out what composites are made up of and why they are so important sporting equipment for the Olympics.
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Oranges and lemons
Discover the hidden secrets of lemons and oranges with this open experiment, where learners can design their own investigation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Measuring vitamin C in food
Get your students to test their fruit and vegetables for vitamin C using simple kitchen equipment and household items
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The heat is on: edible experiments
Why are chillies and mustard hot, but taste different? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Schools’ Analyst past papers 2017
Test your students’ practical skills with these Schools’ Analyst past papers from 2017 covering skills such as making standard solutions.
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Theory v practice - do they compare?
Examine the reaction of calcium metal with water from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint.
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OPAL - Open Air Laboratories citizen science
Taking part in OPAL, by Imperial College London you’ll discover more about climate science, the important issues we face, and what action to take.
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White powder mix-up at the factory
Learners create their own chemical investigative company, and solve the mystery of the white powder mix-up. Includes kit list, and safety instructions.
