All Resource articles – Page 30

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Materials and their properties

A database of 31 everyday materials, man made and natural, solid and liquid, transparent and opaque, allow children to explore these and many other properties. Courtesy of the ABPI.
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Modelling metamorphic rocks

These activities demonstrate aspects of metamorphism.
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White powder mix-up at the factory

Learners create their own chemical investigative company, and solve the mystery of the white powder mix-up. Includes kit list, and safety instructions.
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Water for survival | 11-16 years

Practical problem-solving investigation including filtration, distillation and temperature. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The ten gram boat race

Explore surface tension in this experiment that gives learners a practical way to test out their chemical concepts. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Secret in the sachet

What’s the secret inside the cut flower sachet? Find out with this class session. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Separating sand, sawdust and salt

Sand, sawdust and salt will mix in interesting ways, and learners will need to use all their chemical knowledge to separate them, ready for Mrs Johal’s next class. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Desert survival | 9-14 years

Discover more about evaporation and condensation with this practical, that gives learners a chance to test their skills in a survival setting. Includes kit list and safety instructios.
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Something smells: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to different senses and the science in your kitchen with this short podcast.
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Dense liquids: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to liquids of different densities with this short podcast.
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Solutions and mixtures: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to solutions, mixtures and separation techniques with this short podcast.
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Solids, liquids, gases and changes of state: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to solids, liquids, gases and changes of state with this short podcast.
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Bacteria and foods: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to bacteria and how to stop food spoiling with this short podcast.
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Microorganisms: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi with this short podcast.
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Reversible and irreversible changes: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to reversible and irreversible changes in your kitchen with this short podcast.
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Vinegar as an acid: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to acids and irreversible reactions with this short podcast.
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Turn up the heat: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to irreversible changes caused by heating with this short podcast.
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94 Elements

In association with 94 Elements

This project is creating a collection of unique human stories by award-winning filmmakers about the endless ways the elements touch our daily lives.
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Water: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to water, dissolving and changes of state with this short podcast.
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Teflon: kitchen science podcasts

Introduce your students to Teflon and the properties of materials with this short podcast.