All Practical skills and safety articles – Page 8
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Job profileAtmospheric chemist
Zoë’s role involves finding ways to minimise the impact of humans on the natural world
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Job profileForensic scientist
Joni investigates biological samples for the presence of drugs and alcohol and also examines evidence seized by the police
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Job profileHead of chemistry and teacher
Kay teaches and oversees the work that goes on in a secondary school chemistry department
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Job profileEnvironmental chemist
James helps protect the environment by assessing the risks to life from certain chemicals in soil, water and air
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Job profileAdvanced apprentice, forensics
Jamie describes what it’s like to work alongside scientists to deliver a service that supports the criminal justice system
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Job profileAssistant analyst, drug control centre
Nicola describes how chemistry enabled her to play a vital part as an assistant analyst in the anti-doping laboratory for the Olympic Games
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IdeasImprove manipulative skills for all
Ensure your students stay safe in practical classes, especially those with difficulties handling equipment
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ResourceFrozen in time: hands-on evidence
Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity
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CPDApplying practical knowledge to unfamiliar contexts
Prepare students to use their learning in different situations
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ResourceExperimental skills 16–18
Get your students answering questions about experimental skills including titrations, equipment and treatment of errors with these Starters for ten.
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ResourceBasic practical competencies starters | 16–18
These Starters for ten cover basic practical skills such as laboratory equipment, recording results and drawing scatter graphs.
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ResourceReflux with addition
A reactant is added to the refluxing reaction mixture in a controlled way via an addition funnel. This can be done to prevent exothermic reactions getting out of control. Video: Reflux with addition video
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