All Practical skills and safety articles – Page 6
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IdeasPracticals: why you should take them slow
How a step-by-step approach to experiments can improve learning
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ResourceStarters for 10 – cymwyseddau ymarferol sylfaenol (16–18)
Mae’r Starters for ten hyn yn rhoi sylw i sgiliau ymarferol sylfaenol fel cyfarpar labordy, cofnodi canlyniadau, a llunio graffiau gwasgariad.
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ResourceStarters for 10: Sgiliau Pontio (16–18)
Mae’r bennod bwysig hon yn ein cyfres Starters for ten yn rhoi sylw i’r canlynol: cymwyseddau cemeg, cymwyseddau mathemateg, a chymwyseddau ymarferol. Bydd yn helpu i wreiddio’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer pontio i gyrsiau lefel uwch.
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OpinionTackling practicals in a Covid-secure way
What will practical classes look like next year? One technician shares their thoughts
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Job profileSchool science technician
Sandrine works with teachers to design and safely prepare exciting classroom chemistry experiments
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ResourceTemperature changes in exothermic and endothermic reactions
An experiment and worksheet to teach 11–14 students about temperature changes and chemical energetics
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Job profileChief technology officer
Cristina helps develop technology that could change lives by extracting disease from the body
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PracticalIdentifying ions – practical videos | 14–16 students
Video resource showing how to identify ions in various solutions. Flame tests, sodium hydroxide test (microscale) and tests for negative ions: carbonate, sulfate and halide ions
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ExperimentKitchen roll chromatography
Coloured inks can be a mix of a few different colours, and with chromatography, learners can actually see which colours come together to make that coloured ink. This experiment includes a kit list, and safety instructions.
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ExperimentHow to make butter
Make science delicious with this experiment on how to make butter! Explore how fat molecules bind, and emulsions are created.
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ExperimentTricking taste buds with toothpaste
Keep tongues wagging as you explore the science of your tongue! Toothpaste can alter how our taste buds work, and learners will discover how to trick them.
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Job profileAnalytical chemists, Thames Water
Harsh and Michael describe their vital work keeping the region’s water and sewage systems safe and operational at all times
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ExperimentMaking bath bombs
Learn how to make fizzing bath bombs using ingredients from your kitchen cupboards. Includes a video aimed at learners, kit list, instructions and explanation
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ExperimentRed cabbage rainbows
In this activity, learners create rainbows using homemade red cabbage indicator paper. Includes video aimed at learners, kit list, instruction and explanation
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ExperimentSeparation techniques
An experiment into separating solids from liquids, using a range of simple household objects. Includes kit list, safety instructions and a great instructional video
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Job profileToxicologist, chemical company
Nicholas discusses his challenging work bringing together scientific fields to ensure that their company’s chemicals are used safely and comply with strict rules and regulations
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Job profileNanotoxicologist
Vicki examines how tiny nanomaterials present in everyday products such as medicine, electronics and clothing interact with our bodies to ensure they are safe to use or consume
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Job profileForensic toxicologist
Calum helps ensure public safety through the toxicological testing of everyday items like food, cosmetics, electronics, medicines and textiles to ensure they are safe to use and consume
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Job profileComputational toxicologist
Tim works in this rapidly expanding area of toxicology using computer modeling to more efficiently assess the risk of chemicals to people to keep the public safe
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IdeasHow to teach practical chemistry remotely
Ideas for keeping up students’ practical skills while schools are closed