All Resource articles – Page 53

  • A female teacher holds a textbook and smiles; behind her a group of students in casual clothes talk between themselves
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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.

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    Looking at climatic data from the past

    Data analysis worksheet looking at ocean sediment and water temperatures.

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    Looking at the data: temperature changes

    A series of graphs to test data analysis skills.

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    Solar Fuels and Artificial Photosynthesis

    A variety of infographics (diagrams) explaining photosynthesis, artificial photosynthesis, and the production and uses of solar fuels.

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    Journal articles made easy: Detect strep throat

    2015-07-14T14:17:55Z

    This article looks at detecting strep throat bacterium using touch spray mass spectrometry. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our Analyst journal. Strep throat spotted in secondsDetection of ...

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    Journal articles made easy: Predict crystallinity

    2015-07-14T13:28:56Z

    This article looks at predicting and controlling the crystallinity of molecular materials. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our CrystEngComm journal. Will it crystallise?Predicting crystallinity of molecular materialsClick ...

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    Journal articles made easy: A natural herbicide

    2015-07-14T13:18:51Z

    This article looks at developing a natural product herbicide, thaxtomin A. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was originally published in our Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry journal.Natural product herbicide (±)-thaxtomin AA one-pot ...

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    Journal articles made easy: Detecting iron

    2015-07-14T13:18:00Z

    This article looks at measuring iron in a variety of solutions using a scalable RGB technique. It will help you understand the research the journal article is based on, and how to read and understand journal articles. The research article was orginally published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Detecting ...

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    Other greenhouse gases

    Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause a rise in global temperature. This worksheet looks at some data from other greenhouse gases to see if they have the same effect.

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    Theories about global warming

    This worksheet is intended to introduce theories about the causes of global warming. Use to initiate a class discussion, find out what the class already know about global warming and if they have any strong views on the subject.

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    Mario Molina puts ozone on the political agenda

    A set of resources on Mario Molina’s work on ozone and its impact on global politics.

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    Modern applications

    Inspirational chemistry book chapter ‘Modern applications’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as observing reactions, making new medicines and composite materials.

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    Large molecules

    The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘Large molecules’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as polmers, emulsifiers and textile conservation.

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    Problem based practical activities

    Discover how chemistry can relate to real world problems, so students can put their science knowledge into context. 

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    Inspirational chemistry book

    A collection of resources, aligned with GCSE bodies, to support learners in England, Wales, and N Ireland.

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    What use is chemistry?

    The Inspirational chemistry chapter ‘What use is chemistry?’ This chapter suggests exercises for students to carry out to appreciate the importance of chemistry and how it affects our everyday lives.