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Composite decking can capture carbon dioxide
Could our choice of patio decking help reduce the global warming effects of building materials?
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CPD
How to teach extraction of metals at 14â16
Solidify learnersâ understanding of extraction processes with these tips, misconception busters and teaching ideas
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Resource
Allotropes of carbon | Structure strip | 14â16
Support learners to retrieve information on the structure and bonding in different forms of carbon, with this scaffolded writing activity
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Feature
Teaching Earthâs resources
Everything you need to help your 11â14 learners grasp the importance of finite and renewable resources
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The many uses of nanomaterials
How scientists are using these chemical marvels to develop new biosensors, food testing systems and functional textiles
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Resource
Nanomaterials and the nanoscale: structure strip | 14â16 years
Develop your learnersâ literacy skills with this scaffolded writing support on nanomaterials
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Project
Chemistry at the crime scene investigation | Chemistry for All project | 11â14 years
This forensic science project uses chemical analysis and observation skills to investigate a crime and solve the case
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Modelling large molecules | 11â14 years
Use this resource to review monomers and polymers
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Plastics in energy-saving homes: context-based questions | 16â18 years
Assess your post-16 learnersâ current knowledge and understanding of polymers, mechanisms and more
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Recycling plastics evaluation | 14â16 years
Develop your learnersâ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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News
Preventing condensation with nanotechnology
The sunlight-activated nanofilm putting an end to misty glasses and windowsÂ
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Article
How do whiteboard markers work?
Learn about the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens â and how to clean their stains
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Article
What are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masksÂ
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News
Spiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderwebâs weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?Â
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News
Composite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding
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Na sĂ©asĂșir agus aimsir gan choinne | 4â7 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi athruithe sĂ©asĂșracha le comhthĂ©acsanna spĂ©isiĂșla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghrĂ©asĂĄn topaicĂ seo, moltar gnĂomhaĂochtaĂ ranga a bhaineann le breathnĂș ar athruithe sĂ©asĂșracha agus an aimsir.
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Meath agus ĂĄbhair i bhfĂłin phĂłca | 9â11 bhliain
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi ĂĄbhair le comhthĂ©acsanna spĂ©isiĂșla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghrĂ©asĂĄn topaicĂ seo, moltar gnĂomhaĂochtaĂ ranga a bhaineann leis na hĂĄbhair a bhĂonn i bhfĂłin phĂłca agus an chaoi a meathann ĂĄbhair dhifriĂșla.
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Plaistigh a athchĂșrsĂĄil agus a leĂĄ | 7â9 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi ĂĄbhair le comhthĂ©acsanna spĂ©isiĂșla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghrĂ©asĂĄn topaicĂ seo, moltar gnĂomhaĂochtaĂ ranga a bhaineann le plaistigh a shĂłrtĂĄil le haghaidh athchĂșrsĂĄla agus plaistigh a leĂĄ le haghaidh ĂșsĂĄidĂ nua.
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Ăbhair, athchĂșrsĂĄil agus bruscar | 4â7 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi ĂĄbhair le comhthĂ©acsanna spĂ©isiĂșla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghrĂ©asĂĄn topaicĂ seo, moltar gnĂomhaĂochtaĂ ranga a bhaineann le hathchĂșrsĂĄil agus an mĂ©id bruscair a chruthaĂtear ar scoil.
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Ainmhithe agus a ngnĂĄthĂłga a chosaint | 7â9 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi ghnĂĄthĂłga le comhthĂ©acsanna spĂ©isiĂșla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghrĂ©asĂĄn topaicĂ seo, moltar gnĂomhaĂochtaĂ ranga a bhaineann le gnĂĄthĂłga na n-Ăłrang-Ăștan agus na mbĂ©ar bĂĄn a chosaint.