All Materials articles – Page 10
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ExperimentHydrogels in plant water storage crystals
Investigate plant water storage crystals as one application of hydrogels in this fun class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentInvestigating hydrogels in nappies and hair gel
Investigate hydrogels as polymeric smart materials in this series of activities using nappies and hair gel. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMaking solder as an alloy of tin and lead
Try this practical to make solder by heating together the metals tin and lead before investigating the alloy’s properties. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceLarge molecules
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Large molecules’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as polmers, emulsifiers and textile conservation.
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ResourceNanotechnology
The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Nanotechnology’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, including ways that nanotechnology can improve our everyday lives.
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Exhibition chemistryRed hot carbon
Declan Fleming shows you how to capture your students’ imaginations with spectacular demonstrations
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The MoleThe chemistry of candles
Learn about the chemistry behind candles and how they work in this article from ‘Avogadro’s lab’, including a test to try at home with safety instructions.
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ResourceCarbon - the element with several identities
The student worksheet includes information about Sir Harry Kroto, one of the team who discovered the third allotrope of carbon, buckminsterfullerene.
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ResourceThe plastic that came out of thin air
The story of Roy Plunkett and the discovery of Teflon® (polytetrafluoroethene) can be used to show that many things in science were discovered accidentally.
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ResourcePlastics conservation - Barbie and friends
This resource provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years.
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ResourceStone conservation - statues and antiquities
This resource discusses some of the issues involved with museum conservation of objects made of stone and looks at a research project to investigate methods of removing salts from porous stone objects.
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ResourceLearning about materials book
This book presents educational resources about materials in the form of teacher’s notes and photocopiable worksheets. It will be useful at pre- and post-16 level. Follow the links below to buy a copy from our online shop for £19.95. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re ...
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ResourceColourful chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of colour, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceOther infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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ResourceAroma chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of smells, which would make a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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ResourceConservation chemistry book
This book shows how chemical techniques are used in conserving objects made from a wide variety of materials and seeks to introduce some of the ethical considerations of conservation to students. All of the chapters are freely available on Learn Chemistry. Follow the links below to buy a copy from ...
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FeatureIdentifying extraterrestrial materials
Meteorites can be bought cheaply online and offer an excellent laboratory teaching tool, explain Luis Lahuerta Zamora, Salvador Lahuerta Zamora and Ana Mellado Romero
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ResourceShould we worry about nanomaterials?
This is an article about nanomaterials, and the safety concerns that surround their use. This article aims to provide a balanced view of the current debate and evidence.