All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 51
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Making silicon and silanes from sand
Create silicon in your classroom using just sand and magnesium. This exothermic practical will show learners the nuances of heat based reactions and how to perform them safely. Kit list and safety instructions included.
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Reduction of copper(II) oxide by hydrogen
Determine the formula of copper(II) oxide by reducing it using hydrogen or methane, in one of three methods available to you in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Testing for negative ions
Guide students into testing for negative ions with this practical. Students note their own observations and use their knowledge to discover more. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Cross-linking polymers – alginate worms
With a collection of equipment easy to find in your classroom, learners can form alginate polymer ‘worms’ and explore cross-linking polymers
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Plant science practicals
A collection of experiments that cover a number of topics that help students learn and understand the physical and chemical processes that occur in plants. Such as, how water is taken up by plants; how cellulose facilitates passive transport; and the how changes in the concentrations of nutrients in soil, affects plant growth.
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Challenging Plants: Soil Science - Practicals
The nature of soil particles (inorganic and organic) and of soil water affects plant growth and, in particular, the availability of nutrients essential for the growth of quality crops in high yield. An understanding of the media in which plants grow helps scientists to exploit their potential.
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Challenging Plants: Fertilisers - Practicals
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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Chemhistory: mauveine
Professor Alan Dronsfield, chair of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Historical Group, looks at the significance of mauveine in a historical context.
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Molecular model misconceptions
Let us take a closer look at the suitability of using molecular models to teach the determination of chemical formulae.
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Separating mixtures | Primary science video demonstrations
Fun demonstrations of different mixtures, including racing liquids and rainbow colours.
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Solids | Primary science video demonstrations
Display some exciting solid properties to primary learners: including biscuit bashing, dissolving and heavy sugar.
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Gases | Primary science video demonstrations
Showing the properties of gases to primary learners, with examples from: the leaky bottle and the sticky cups
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Liquids | Primary science video demonstrations
Demonstrate the properties of liquids to primary learners, including: suspended ice, heavy sugar and the particle disco.
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Changing materials | Primary science video demonstrations
Material changes are demonstrated using fun examples: bouncy custard, bath bombs, burning candles, fire extinguishers, lava lamps and many more.
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Use the particle model of matter
How well does the simple particle model of matter explain observations of changes of state?
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Effective group work
Watch as teacher, Tim Jolliff, demonstrates how to create the right environment for successful group work in your classroom. Learn strategies you can easily apply to run group work well and maximize your students’ learning.
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How to reference using the RSC style
A guide to bibliographic references and notes using Royal Society of Chemistry style
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Publishing with the Royal Society of Chemistry
Resources providing information and services to help you publish your research with, and review for, Royal Society of Chemistry journals.
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How to publish your research
Learn how to create a high quality article that will be a valuable addition to the scientific record. Use these Royal Society of Chemistry guidelines as an addition to academic writing sessions to give a quick overview of the publishing process. This guide is part of a collection of resources ...
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How to read a journal article
Reading this guide will help you read and understand journal articles. It explains how they are structured, where to find specific information, what peer review is and how you can critically assess the content. This guide is part of a collection of resources that we have produced for students using ...