All Investigation articles – Page 9
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ResourceWhich bleach is the best buy?
Which bleach is best? By investigating this question, learners will discover more about redox reactions. Includes kit list and safety instruction.
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Which fuel is better? | 11-16 years
Find out more about combustion rates, and how to use different fuels to boil water in a pinch. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The ups and downs of chemistry
Encourage learners to explore solubility and density in this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The duck pond problem
Learn more about how humans can affect the environment, and how chemistry can be used to help it in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The cooking an egg using least energy challenge
Science and food come together in this experiment to explore energy and insulation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The heavy lift cup challenge
Use household items to discover how to lift heavy objects with a carbon dioxide reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Technician in trouble! What solutions are which?
Investigate different chemical solutions with this experiment that explore reactions of acids and alkalis, as well as neutralisation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Salty crisps
Dissolving, filtration and evaporation are all on offer to explore in this healthy eating experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Research division, Standish Chemical Company
Explore reaction rates in this practical that allows learners to consider how chemistry works in the wider world. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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‘Recycle shipwrecked cargo’ demands group
Recycle, reuse and rediscover with this shipwreck themed experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Quick jelly
Discover how the rate of reaction within gelatine can change how quickly jelly will set. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Natural dyeing
Collect natural dyes for learners to use in the classroom. Exploring how dyes and indicators change the colour of different cloths.
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Making invisible ink
Write a message in invisible ink on plain A4 paper, creating a testing a series of chemical concentrations to see which is best.
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Making your own indicator
Explore acids, alkalis, and dyes with this classroom practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Lift 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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Kitchen 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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Just 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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Is 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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Indicator puzzle
Discover the pH of different solutions by using plant based natural dyes in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
