All Resource articles – Page 26
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Soil Science - Practicals
The nature of soil particles (inorganic and organic) and of soil water affects plant growth and, in particular, the availability of nutrients essential for the growth of quality crops in high yield. An understanding of the media in which plants grow helps scientists to exploit their potential.
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Fertilisers - Practicals
Nutrients essential for plant growth are obtained naturally from soil or other growing media. However, supplies become depleted and fertilisers are needed to increase the availability of nutrients to plants. An understanding of chemical changes is used to making fertilisers, often designed to meet specific requirements such as particular nutrient ...
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ResourceChemhistory: mauveine
Professor Alan Dronsfield, chair of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Historical Group, looks at the significance of mauveine in a historical context.
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ResourceMolecular model misconceptions
Let us take a closer look at the suitability of using molecular models to teach the determination of chemical formulae.
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ResourceSeparating mixtures | Primary science video demonstrations
Fun demonstrations of different mixtures, including racing liquids and rainbow colours.
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ResourceSolids | Primary science video demonstrations
Display some exciting solid properties to primary learners: including biscuit bashing, dissolving and heavy sugar.
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ResourceGases | Primary science video demonstrations
Showing the properties of gases to primary learners, with examples from: the leaky bottle and the sticky cups
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ResourceLiquids | Primary science video demonstrations
Demonstrate the properties of liquids to primary learners, including: suspended ice, heavy sugar and the particle disco.
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ResourceChanging materials | Primary science video demonstrations
Material changes are demonstrated using fun examples: bouncy custard, bath bombs, burning candles, fire extinguishers, lava lamps and many more.
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ResourceUse the particle model of matter
How well does the simple particle model of matter explain observations of changes of state?
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ResourceEffective group work
Watch as teacher, Tim Jolliff, demonstrates how to create the right environment for successful group work in your classroom. Learn strategies you can easily apply to run group work well and maximize your students’ learning.
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ResourcePublishing with the Royal Society of Chemistry
Resources providing information and services to help you publish your research with, and review for, Royal Society of Chemistry journals.
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ResourceHow to publish your research
Learn how to create a high quality article that will be a valuable addition to the scientific record. Use these Royal Society of Chemistry guidelines as an addition to academic writing sessions to give a quick overview of the publishing process. This guide is part of a collection of resources ...
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ResourceHow to read a journal article
Reading this guide will help you read and understand journal articles. It explains how they are structured, where to find specific information, what peer review is and how you can critically assess the content. This guide is part of a collection of resources that we have produced for students using ...
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ResourceChip pan fire demonstration
A video and teacher notes demonstrating the dangers of adding water to a fat fire. Video: Chip pan fire demonstration
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ResourceIodine clock demonstration video
A video and teacher notes providing an introduction to reaction rates and kinetics, in which a colourless solution changes to dark blue. Video: Iodine Clock demonstration
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ResourceHow to write a journal article
Find out how to write your article and present your research clearly using the Royal Society of Chemistry guidelines from our author and reviewer resource centre. This guidance is suitable for first-time and experienced authors and looks at writing style and how to structure an article.
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ResourceChemistry and Sport - Shooting
Discover the chemistry and enthalpy of the exothermic reactions that power sport shooting events.
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ResourceThe chemistry of sports drinks
Learn about the chemistry and science behind sports drinks and the effects on the body. Find out how chemists have contributed to the improvement of athletic performance.