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On This Day - Jan 18 : Edward Frankland was born

Frankland introduced the theory of valence when he realised that atoms can only form a certain number of bonds to other atoms. He also co-discovered helium (He), pioneered organometallic chemistry, and was a leader in the field of water purification.
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Found in the ground

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Give your pupils the knowledge and the opportunity to classify materials according to rocks, minerals and fossils.
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Virtual rock kit

A collection of common sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Each rock has images showing particle arrangements, the rock after weathering, hand sized specimens and the rock in use.
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Materials cards

Spark awareness of the properties and purposes of materials, while teaching terms like ‘permeable’, ‘transparent’ and ‘magnetic’.
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OPAL - Open Air Laboratories citizen science

Taking part in OPAL, by Imperial College London you’ll discover more about climate science, the important issues we face, and what action to take.
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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.