All Natural resources articles – Page 6

Elements
Bismuth

2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

John Emsley examines a heavy metal that gleams, calms and quenches
Elements
Barium

2014-09-10T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at an element that, despite first appearances, has some interesting applications
Resource
NBC Learn: Chemistry Now

This resource includes both videos and worksheets. The website makes links to everyday contexts in which chemistry is important. This material would provide enrichment to lessons using contemporary chemical examples.
Elements
Boron

2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that links olive trees with semiconductors
Elements
Nickel

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

John Emsley investigates the element of batteries, blades and baked beans
News
Piece of Earth’s interior ‘ocean’ found in diamond

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Water-rich mineral points to vast stores of water 500km underground
Elements
Holmium

2014-03-06T00:00:00Z

When it comes to powerful magnets, nothing beats holmium. John Emsley investigates
The Mole
From ground to tap

2014-03-01T15:43:00Z

Sue Thompson leads us through the journey water takes from underground to our drinking glass
Feature
Terpenes: not just for Christmas

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The chemicals that give Christmas trees their pine fresh smell could be at the centre of a chemical revolution, as Josh Howgego explains
Elements
Manganese

2013-11-06T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that has been essential to humanity since before the stone age
Elements
Phosphorus

2013-09-02T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that's the devil in disguise
Resource
Faces of Chemistry – Packaging gases

Discover how scientists from BOC remove gases from the air and use them in food packaging and processing.
Resource
Just Add Water: Part 1

A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 01 - Many Things Contain Water Video: Just Add Water: 02 - Copper Sulphate ...
Resource
Faces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries

In association with EuropaBio

Through a collection of short films, watch the story of how biobased innovation is contributing to a more sustainable, competitive and prosperous Europe.
Resource
Natural dyeing

Collect natural dyes for learners to use in the classroom. Exploring how dyes and indicators change the colour of different cloths.
Resource
Challenging Plants: Introduction/Pedagogical Overview

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Plants have the potential to help us to meet many of the challenges facing Earth and its inhabitants. This PowerPoint presentation introduces the uses of plants and summarises some of the underpinning chemical principles, concepts and ideas.
The Mole
Trade secrets... Bio or non-bio washing powder?

2013-05-01T14:19:00Z

Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare looks at the science of getting your clothes clean
Elements
Neon

2013-05-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that shines brightly and keeps cool but continues to puzzle
Resource
Challenging Plants: Products from Plants

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Plants can help us face the challenges facing Earth and its inhabitants by providing a vast array of useful products (food, fuels, fibres and feedstocks for example).
Elements
Tungsten

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the heavy metal that makes light work of tough jobs