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Teach functional groups

To illustrate the differences in reactivity of isomeric alcohols, try using the iodoform demonstration in the video. Follow the discussion scenario in sequence for tips to help your students understand a difficult concept in carbon chemistry.
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Elements Top Trumps

A fun way to introduce the elements in the periodic table.
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Chemistry Olympiad past papers

Download past papers from the UK Chemistry Olympiad, including questions and mark schemes with answers from 2003 onwards.
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Presenting data: Non-linear graphs

Try these activities to identify your students’ mathematical misconceptions when presenting chemistry data. Use them in your teaching to help students interpret their practical observations using non-linear graphs.
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The life of water

2018-04-26T08:55:00Z

Get hands on with H₂O, changing states of matter and the water cycle. These experiments and investigations involve water in the context of space
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Spectroscopy resource packs

Use this material either alongside our Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme, or as a stand-alone resource to learn about spectroscopy. Cover the principles of spectroscopic techniques, and use real-life contexts to demonstrate their applications. This Resource contains: Introductory material for each spectroscopic technique which has been written by teachers. A ...
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Measure enthalpy changes

Probe your students’ understanding of this fundamental concept and reflect on your demonstrations with our practical tips
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3D crystal structures

Link to the Cambridge Structural Database educational collection to access 750+ structures
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Problem solving tutor

2018-04-04T08:30:00Z In association with The Wolfson Foundation

Use this online interactive tutorial to teach three different methods for solving problems in quantitative chemistry. Video: How to use the problem solving tutor
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The reaction between zinc powder and sulfur

A spectacular practical demonstration to show the differences between elements, mixtures and compounds
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Challenging Plants: Soil Science - Practicals

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

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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Plant science practicals

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

A collection of experiments that cover a number of topics that help students learn and understand the physical and chemical processes that occur in plants. Such as, how water is taken up by plants; how cellulose facilitates passive transport; and the how changes in the concentrations of nutrients in soil, affects plant growth.
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Challenging Plants: Fertilisers - Practicals

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

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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Chemhistory: 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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Molecular 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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Separating mixtures | Primary science video demonstrations

Fun demonstrations of different mixtures, including racing liquids and rainbow colours.
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Solids | Primary science video demonstrations

Display some exciting solid properties to primary learners: including biscuit bashing, dissolving and heavy sugar.
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Gases | 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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Liquids | 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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Changing 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.