All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 10

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Nanoparticles in sunscreen challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Make your own sunscreen and determine its SPF using UV light transmission
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Hard water challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Investigate the relationship between the concentration of calcium ions and the ‘hardness’ of water
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Chemistry at the crime scene investigation | Chemistry for All project | 11–14 years

This forensic science project uses chemical analysis and observation skills to investigate a crime and solve the case
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Analysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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Bonding workshop | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years

A series of activites, demonstrations and experiments exploring simple covalent molecules and hydrocarbons
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Quicksand investigation | 14–16 years

Discover the properties of non-Newtonian fluids and how these could help you escape from quicksand
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Modelling large molecules | 11–14 years

Use this resource to review monomers and polymers
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Investigating the sugar content and pH of fizzy drinks | 11–14 years

Compare fizzy drinks’ ingredients, acidities and health implications
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Salt (for cooking) activities | 11–14 years

Uncover the properties and health implications of salt in our diets
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Baking investigation | 11–14 years

Discover the purpose of each ingredient and test methods used to make cupcakes
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Custard experiment | 11–14 years

Introduce your learners to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids as well as the explosive nature of powders
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Encapsulation experiment | 11–14 years

Investigate encapsulation and the role it plays in helping probiotics travel to the gut
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Infection | 11–14 years

Introduce your learners to infection and how to treat some infectious diseases
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Investigating cold reactions | 11–14 years

Explore what is meant by ‘cold’ and the applications of endothermic reactions
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Extracting DNA experiment | 11–14 years

Remove and compare genetic material in different plant cells
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Emulsifiers in cleaning | 11–14 years

Investigate and explain what emulsions are and their applications in cleaning
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Edina Trust Science Grant Scheme

Guaranteed £800 grants for primary science equipment and activities for schools in selected areas of the UK. Schools can create a bespoke science equipment shopping list or choose from a range of pre-populated forms on a range of common primary science areas of learning.
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The aspirin story | 16–18 years

Find out about the discovery and use of aspirin with this research and presentation task for groups of 16–18 year-old learners
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Thin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years

Explore the use of painkillers and their other effects: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years

Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions