All Problem solving articles – Page 2
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ResourceHydrogels | smart materials
Hydrogels are a part of many every day objects, and this resource helps learners to discover their use and properties.
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ResourceA composite material: concrete
As a composite material, concrete requires a balance of ingredients to be effective. Investigate how different additives affect the properties of concrete.
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ResourceThe importance of structure: chocolate
Bring chemistry and chocolate together to investigate polymorphism, and structural changes affecting material properties.
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ResourceMaking new medicines | combinatorial chemistry
How do pharmacists create new medicines, and what role does the pharmaceutical industry play in chemical research? Find out with this resource.
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ResourceInvestigating a natural composite | chicken bone
Two chicken bones are the basis for this exploration into natural composites, where learners understand how each component affects the bone itself.
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ResourceSuperconductors
Investigate superconductors and their properties, including the structure and bonding of metals, and giant ionic compounds.
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ResourceNanotechnology and smelly socks
Take a closer look at fabric fibres and the effect of bacteria decay. How does this contribute to smelly socks and what can nanotech do to help?
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ResourceManaging waste and rubbish
A cross-European study into biodegradable waste management, that shows learners a better way to recycle than just dumping into landfill.
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ResourceDisposable cups and the environment
Learners investigate which material is for disposable cups, polystyrene or paper?
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ResourceNappy choice and the environment
How are nappies made, used and disposed of - this is the topic open to learners who use this resource.
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ResourceDry cleaning and green Chemistry
Dry cleaners often use perchloroethene instead of water - how do these methods differ and what are their advantages?
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ResourceActive and intelligent packaging
Support learners to understand intelligent packaging, polymers, and micro-organisms with this exploration into the function of food packaging.
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ResourceSpectroscopy
Use a range of sprecta examples to discover more about the unique infrared spectrum that all substances fall on.
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ResourceMaking oil from waste
How can we convert organic matter into oil? Learners explore this question and discuss what affects this might have worldwide.
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ResourceTesting for negative ions
Predict, test and discover with this practical into testing for negative ions. Learners make a prediction and compare to their results.
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ResourceReactions of positive ions with sodium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide can react with many substances, and learners can take note of a range of positive ions that react.
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ResourceCold light
Discover cold light spectroscopy and learn more about the ways in which light can be created with this classroom practical.
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ResourceGreen Chemistry, atom economy and sustainable development
How can learners use chemistry to contribute to a greener world? What role does pollution play in the chemical sciences?
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ResourceFeed the world: artificial nitrogen fertilisers
Should we be using artifical fetalisers? That’s th question that students can research and debate in this resource.
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ResourcePatient prognosis | Problem based practical activities
Dilution, colorimetry and observation skills come together to get students to adapt their chemical knowledge to support medicine.