All Outreach articles
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Interview
‘My passion is to inspire young people in STEM’
Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician, STEM ambassador and passionate advocate for science outreach
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RSC News
The Outreach resources hub is live
Updated projects and activities to use in science clubs, off-timetable days or chemistry lessons
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Project
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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Project
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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Resource
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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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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RSC News
Round one results of 2023 Chemistry Olympiad
Grade boundaries revealed for annual Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad competition
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Opinion
Combatting plastic pollution in class
Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas