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Molecules against malaria

In association with The National HE STEM Programme

This medicinal chemistry case study is designed to introduce students to the development of antimalarial 4-aminoquinolines and the early stages of drug discovery and development. It focuses on antimalarial 4-aminoquinolines (4-AQs) and involves an introduction to malaria, its causes, societal impact and the need for new drugs. It then presents ...

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Challenging Medicines: Physiochemical Properties - Practicals

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Practical experiments associated with the handouts for Physiochemical Properties. Investigating the dissolution, pKₐ and rates of hydrolysis of everyday tablets are covered.

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Challenging Medicines: Analysing Medicines - Practicals

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Experiments that involve the colorimetric analysis of medicines and can be applied to other activities.

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Challenging Medicines: Body Chemistry

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Medicines and the development of pharmaceutical drugs have the potential to help us take on the challenge of human health - Improving and maintaining accessible health, including disease prevention.

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Challenging Medicines: Introduction/Pedagogical Overview

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Medicines and the development of pharmaceutical drugs have the potential to help us take on the challenge of human health - Improving and maintaining accessible health, including disease prevention.

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Challenging Medicines: Physiochemical Properties

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

These resource sheets look at the different physiochemical properties of medicines. Pharmacokinetic processes, dissolution, ionisation and dissociation are all covered here.

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Challenging Medicines: Making Medicines - Practicals and PPT

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

These resources show the extent to which everyday medicines can be made in the classroom. Using straightforward processes milk of magnesia and ear drops can all be made.

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Updated Periodic Table wallchart

Newly updated for 2017, including the four new elements! Display this two-sided periodic table poster in your classroom. On one side, a Visual Elements version, with fascinating element artwork by Murray Robertson. On the other side is a bold colour-coded version, emphasising readability and clarity. The wallchart is available in ...

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A model of mass spectrometry

Use this modelling activity to explore your students’ understanding of the process of fragmentation in mass spectrometry.

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On This Day - Nov 23 : Henry Moseley was born

He developed a law concerning the characteristic X-rays that are emitted by atoms, and thus allowed atomic numbers to be defined. Until this point, these numbers in the periodic table were simply an element’s place, rather than being associated with a physical property.

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Northern Ireland chemistry curriculum map

Plan your implementation and delivery of the Northern Irish chemistry curriculum, whether you teach at foundation phase or undergraduate level. 

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English chemistry curriculum map

Use this map to get an overview of the English chemistry curriculum, from primary to undergraduate level.

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Chemical misconceptions II: Chemical comparisons

Compare, contract, and discuss the similarities and differences between chemical systems.

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The art of crystallisation

Explore the best conditions for growing the biggest crystals

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Scotland curriculum for excellence guide: early to second level science

A linking document for primary science teachers in Scotland, which maps Royal Society of Chemistry resources to experiences and outcomes from the Curriculum for Excellence. 

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On This Day – Jul 23 : Vladimir Prelog was born

He was the first person to synthesize the unusually symmetrical hydrocarbon adamantane, whose derivatives are routinely used for medical applications. He shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for “his research into stereochemistry of organic molecules and reactions”.

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Chemical misconceptions I: Concepts in chemistry

A person can be said to have acquired a concept once they are able to identify examples, and distinguish them from non-examples, this resource aims to support learners do so.

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Chemical misconceptions II: Elements, compounds and mixtures

Explore and understand pure substances and mixtures; elements and compounds, through active study. 

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Chemical misconceptions II: Scaffolding explanations

The materials comprise of two sets of questions requiring explanations - which may be used as a pre-test and post-test a worksheet.

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Chemical misconceptions II: Acid strength

Learn more about acid solutions, and distinguishing between concentration and strength.