All Key stage 2: topic C5c articles

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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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Chromatography: how black is a black pen?

Black never goes out of style, and with this experiment learners can explore what colours go into making black ink with chromatography

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Water for survival | 11-16 years

Practical problem-solving investigation including filtration, distillation and temperature. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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Separating sand, sawdust and salt

Sand, sawdust and salt will mix in interesting ways, and learners will need to use all their chemical knowledge to separate them, ready for Mrs Johal’s next class. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

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Desert survival | 9-14 years

Discover more about evaporation and condensation with this practical, that gives learners a chance to test their skills in a survival setting. Includes kit list and safety instructios.

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Water! Water!

2016-12-12T13:37:00Z In association with Practical Action

A resource pack including a student worksheet, teachers’ notes and four presentations looking at one of the most vital substances on planet Earth - water.

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Separating mixtures: That’s Chemistry!

In association with ABPI

The ‘separating mixtures’ chapter from That’s Chemistry! This chapter looks at key ideas and activities that can be used to help students learn how sieving can separate particles of different sizes and other methods used for separating mixtures.

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Crime scene chromatography

Using three different black pens, learners can put their scientific curiosity to use and explore chromatography

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Mixing and dissolving materials: That’s Chemistry!

In association with ABPI

The ‘mixing and dissolving materials’ chapter from That’s Chemistry! This chapter looks at key ideas and activities that can be used to help students learn that mixtures are made up of more than one substance and that some mixtures can be separated.

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Science festivals

This set of handouts can be used to inspire people of all ages to take up chemistry in their own home! Racing raisins, cornflour gloop, erupting volcanoes, reaction times and iron from breakfast cereal are all covered here

Experiment

Separating sand and salt by filtering and evaporation

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Try this class experiment to practise manipulating mixtures of soluble and insoluble materials by separating sand and salt. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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The 2011 International Year of Chemistry Experiment

2016-08-03T15:24:00Z

Worksheets and data from the 2011 mass participation experiment. Measure the acidity (pH) and salinity of your local water.

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Space: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic space. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups.

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Maya and Aztecs: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the Maya and Aztecs. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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The Romans: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the Romans. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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The Tudors: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the Tudors. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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The Vikings: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the Vikings. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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The golden age of Islamic science: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic the golden age of Islamic science. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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World War II: science ideas webs

A web of suggested ideas for linking science with the topic World War II. You can learn history and science together with activities for different age groups. 

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Na Lochlannaich: lìontan nam beachdan saidheans

Lìon nam beachdan mollaichte airson ceangal a dhèanamh eadar saidheans agus an cuspair na Lochlannaich. Faodaidh tu eachdraidh agus saidheans ionnsachadh còmhla le gnìomhachasan airson buidhnean de dh’aoisean diofraichte