All Observing and measuring articles – Page 6
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ExperimentA Cartesian diver
An old favourite experiment, the Cartesian diver is easy for students to complete. Explore important ideas that build a foundation of knowledge.
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ResourceSeparating mixtures | Primary science video demonstrations
Fun demonstrations of different mixtures, including racing liquids and rainbow colours.
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ResourceSolids | Primary science video demonstrations
Display some exciting solid properties to primary learners: including biscuit bashing, dissolving and heavy sugar.
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ResourceGases | 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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ResourceLiquids | 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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ResourceChanging 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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ResourceBendy bones
What makes bones strong? Children can learn about the role that calcium plays in skeletons
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ResourceSunscreen and UV light
A fun demo to teach about UV light and the action/importance of sunscreen
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ResourceTooth furry: edible experiments
What causes that ‘furry’ teeth feeling when eating spinach? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceTemper, temper: edible experiments
Why is tempering chocolate so important? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceLove you, honey: edible experiments:
How can honey be solid or runny? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ExperimentSherbet and popping candy: edible experiments
What makes sherbet fizz, and what makes popping candy pop? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment
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ResourceEarth’s perfume: edible experiments
What is the chemical responsible for the earthy taste of beetroot? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceCheesy chemistry: edible experiments:
What distinct flavours can you detect in cheese? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceCandy coatings: edible experiments
How do beetles help to make certain sweets? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceBlowing hot and cold: edible experiments
Why do spicy foods tasts hot and minty foods taste cold? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceBitter orange: edible experiments
Why does orange juice taste horrible after brushing your teeth? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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ResourceFound in the ground
Give your pupils the knowledge and the opportunity to classify materials according to rocks, minerals and fossils.
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ResourceVirtual rock kit
A collection of common sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Each rock has images showing particle arrangements, the rock after weathering, hand sized specimens and the rock in use.
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ExperimentColourful chemistry
Get colourful with chemistry with these experiments, perfect for learners to explore density and liquids