All Investigation articles – Page 7

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Frozen in time: hands-on evidence

2019-11-06T09:56:00Z

Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity
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Developing a theory about reactions of acids

2019-10-29T12:27:00Z

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

2018-04-26T08:55:00Z

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

2018-04-04T08:30:00Z In association with The Wolfson Foundation

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

2018-01-16T10:26:00Z In association with The Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the British Science Association

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

2018-01-16T10:25:00Z In association with The Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the British Science Association

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: sports equipment and composite materials

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 art of crystallisation

Explore the best conditions for growing the biggest crystals
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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?

Investigate the reactions of calcium metal, in theory and in practice. Does it act as you’d expect? Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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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.