All Properties of matter articles – Page 2
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ResourceNanomaterials and the nanoscale: structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ literacy skills with this scaffolded writing support on nanomaterials
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ArticleWhat’s in nail polish?
Uncover the polymers and pigments in liquid nail polishes, acrylics and gels
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrate changes of state using volume differences
Use this demonstration to reinforce the differences between states of matter with your 11–14 learners
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ResourceQuicksand investigation | 14–16 years
Discover the properties of non-Newtonian fluids and how these could help you escape from quicksand
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ResourceCustard 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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NewsScience turns the taps on in drought-hit areas
Changes in the state of matter offer a solution to making potable water in arid regions
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FeatureThe science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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CPDEverything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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NewsPreventing condensation with nanotechnology
The sunlight-activated nanofilm putting an end to misty glasses and windows
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NewsSpiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderweb’s weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?
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NewsComposite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrating the heating curve of tert-butanol
Use this to effectively show your students two changes of state in one experiment
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Topic webUisce a spáráil agus truailliú i dtimthriall an uisce | 7–9 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi uisce agus timthriall an uisce le comhthéacsanna spéisiúla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghréasán topaicí seo, moltar gníomhaíochtaí ranga a bhaineann le truailliú i dtimthriall an uisce, an chaoi a nglantar uisce agus an chaoi a n-úsáidfimis níos lú uisce.
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Topic webPlaistigh a athchúrsáil agus a leá | 7–9 mbliana
Nasc do theagasc curaclaim faoi ábhair le comhthéacsanna spéisiúla inbhuanaitheachta. Sa ghréasán topaicí seo, moltar gníomhaíochtaí ranga a bhaineann le plaistigh a shórtáil le haghaidh athchúrsála agus plaistigh a leá le haghaidh úsáidí nua.
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Topic webArbed dŵr a llygredd yn y cylch dŵr | 7–9 oed
Cysylltwch eich darpariaeth addysgu ar gyfer y cwricwlwm ynghylch dŵr a’r cylch dŵr â chyd-destunau cynaliadwyedd diddorol. Mae’r we pynciau hon yn awgrymu gweithgareddau yn yr ystafell ddosbarth ynghylch llygredd yn y cylch dŵr, sut mae dŵr yn cael ei lanhau a sut gallwn ni ddefnyddio llai ohono.
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Topic webAilgylchu a thoddi plastigau | 7–9 oed
Cysylltwch eich darpariaeth addysgu ar gyfer y cwricwlwm ynghylch deunyddiau â chyd-destunau cynaliadwyedd diddorol. Mae’r we pynciau hon yn cynnig gweithgareddau yn yr ystafell ddosbarth sy’n gysylltiedig â didoli plastigau i’w hailgylchu a thoddi plastig i greu rhywbeth newydd.
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Topic webRecycling and melting plastics | 7–9 years
Connect your curriculum teaching on materials to engaging sustainability contexts. This topic web suggests classroom activities linked to sorting plastics for recycling and melting plastics for new uses.
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Topic webSaving water and pollution in the water cycle | 7–9 years
Connect your curriculum teaching on water and the water cycle to engaging sustainability contexts. This topic web suggests classroom activities on pollution in the water cycle, how water is cleaned and how we can use less of it.