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Egyptian myths

The Egyptians developed a world view in which events and conditions were attributed to the actions of multiple, related gods and goddesses. Here are some of those stories.
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Egyptian materials and pigments

Ancient Egyptian artists are known for developing a wider range of materials for their art.This resource looks at the pigments and materials the Egyptians used to create their art.
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Conservation of Egyptian art

The ethical questions of whether ancient works of art should be be conservered or restored are investigated with this resource.
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Principles of Egyptian art

Understanding Egyptian art lies in appreciating what it was created for. Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians not from our viewpoint. Here we explore the basis of Egyptian art.
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Egyptian art

To understand and appreciate Egyptian art one must look at the beginnings of art in Egypt and how it developed, for in that development lay the roots of many ideas and techniques. This resources explores this development.
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Defining the age of a rock or cave painting

Discover how it is possible to date rock and cave paintings, using science.
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Dangers to cave art

How can cave art be damaged?
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Style in cave paintings

How does the style of cave art change around the world?
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Cave art history

Cave paintings and drawings were the first uses of art in prehistoric times. Here we look at the artistic interpretations of the world by Homo sapiens.
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Journal articles made easy: A modern pigment

2015-08-11T14:36:00Z

This article discusses the properties of a paint pigment, manganese blue, and defines a method to map the presence of the pigment in works of art. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article ...
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The Chemistry of Light: Part 1

A series of short experiments and demonstrations about the chemistry of light, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge Video: The Chemistry of Light: 01 - Introduction Video: The Chemistry of Light: 02 - Oil Lamps & Candles ...
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Solutions

This activity is designed to develop the students’ higher order thinking – particularly critical thinking skills – in the context of dissolving and solutions. The students have to apply some particle theory and logical reasoning to simple experimental observations.
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Chemistry in Action: Laboratory Manual

Laboratory manual describing 11 x 3 hour experiments. Students are presented with a case scenario of a suspicious death, which they must investigate via a series of laboratory experiments.
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Teaching professional skills in a degree

2015-08-04T16:31:05Z

This is a guide for university chemistry departments, and the people involved in the running and planning of chemistry degree courses, on the professional skills that should be taught in accredited chemistry degrees. It was produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry and details the range of appropriate professional/transferable ...
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Running industrial placements in a degree

2015-08-04T16:28:06Z

This is a guide for university industrial placement coordinators, and chemistry departments, running and organising industrial student placements on accredited chemistry degrees. It was produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry and covers the benefits of industrial placements and best practice guidance.
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Chemistry Olympiad support booklet

Stretch and challenge your students or help them prepare for the Chemistry Olympiad using these example questions with commentary and analysis.
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Chemistry stinks - olfactory indicators experiment

2015-07-31T17:59:00Z

Chemicals that change colour with pH are frequently used as indictors for acid-base titrations. The aim of this experiment it to determine the concentration of an unknown base using garlic powder as an olfactory indicator. Chemistry stinks – olfactory indicators experiment Class practical Chemicals that change colour with pH ...
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Chemistry stinks - class smelling activity

This class practical introduces concepts of chemistry and smell. A number of common chemicals with distinctive smells have been chosen to help students get their nose around different functionalities in chemistry. This is done via a series of solutions, which can be smelled using smelling sticks.
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Molymod sets

These popular molecular modelling sets can be used to make many different molecules. This makes them ideal for use by students, educators and researchers. Follow the links below buy the sets in our online shop. If you’re a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re entitled to a 35% ...
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The greenhouse effect and global warming

An activity worksheet to test student understanding of global warming.