All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 101
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ResourceEnergy Card Sort
Sort solar energy themed cards into groups and work out the connections between those in the groupsust
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ResourceModelling igneous rocks
This activity is designed for students aged 11-14, to support work on the formation of rocks and on igneous activity.
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ResourceIgneous Processes
Igneous rocks form by exciting processes, and contain evidence about their origins. This is just as well, since many of them form below ground where they cannot be observed.
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ExperimentElectrochromic polymer
Can polymers conduct electricity as well as metals? Using this experiment, learners will discover how the two materials differ. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ExperimentGreen plastics
Discover more about the science of green plastics with this in depth session on bio-plastics and the issues around fossil fuels
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ResourceChemistry Now: Combinatorial Chemistry
Combinatorial chemistry is a group of techniques for synthesising large arrays of related chemicals and is increasingly being used by pharmaceutical companies in their search for new drugs.
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Lesson planChemistry masterclass
Undertake the work of a medicinal chemist by isolating an active compound. Find the kit list, safety instructions and session timings in the download
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ExperimentSunlight to electricity
Sunlight can be a powerful natural tool. Learners can explore the science of solar in this experiment, includes kit list and safety instructions
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Lesson planYear 9 chemistry day
Introduce the fun aspects of polymers with plastic milk and bouncing custard
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Women in Chemistry
Follow the adventures of eight leading women in chemistry and celebrate the common element that catalysed their journeys: a life-changing, chance-taking, thrill-seeking love of science.
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ResourceWash Bag Chemistry
‘Wash Bag Chemistry’ has the potential to be a truly cross curricular activity. The Business Studies department in a school can take on the task of compiling the product reports and teaching the business outcomes that could be covered. The Art department could also be involved –pupils could design logos ...
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ResourceFaces of Chemistry – Packaging gases
Discover how scientists from BOC remove gases from the air and use them in food packaging and processing.
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Lesson planMurder in the lab
Give students a flavour of analytical techniques used in forensic science. Find the kit list, safety instructions and suggested timings in the download
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Fertilisers
Nutrients essential for plant growth are obtained naturally from soil or other growing media. However, supplies become depleted and fertilisers are needed to increase the availability of nutrients to plants. An understanding of chemical changes is used to making fertilisers, often designed to meet specific requirements such as particular nutrient ...
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Analytical Methods
Investigations of plants and soil often require the application of some basic analytical methods. Some important ones are given here.
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ResourceIt's a Gas: Part 3
A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 23 - Catalysts Video: It’s a Gas: 24 - Propulsion ...
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ResourceIt's a Gas: Part 2
A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 12 - Respiration Video: It’s a Gas: 13 - Properties ...
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ResourceIt's a Gas: Part 1
A series of short videos of fun demonstrations about the chemistry of the gases in our atmosphere, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: It’s a Gas: 01 - Gases of the Atmosphere Part 1 Video: It’s ...