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Fatty acids in food supplements

A resource involving the investigation of the chemical composition of some food supplements that contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
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Which bleach is the best buy?

Which bleach is best? By investigating this question, learners will discover more about redox reactions. Includes kit list and safety instruction.
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Which fuel is better? | 11-16 years

Find out more about combustion rates, and how to use different fuels to boil water in a pinch. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The ups and downs of chemistry

Encourage learners to explore solubility and density in this experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The duck pond problem

Learn more about how humans can affect the environment, and how chemistry can be used to help it in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The cooking an egg using least energy challenge

Science and food come together in this experiment to explore energy and insulation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The heavy lift cup challenge

Use household items to discover how to lift heavy objects with a carbon dioxide reaction. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Technician in trouble! What solutions are which?

Investigate different chemical solutions with this experiment that explore reactions of acids and alkalis, as well as neutralisation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Salty crisps

Dissolving, filtration and evaporation are all on offer to explore in this healthy eating experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Research division, Standish Chemical Company

Explore reaction rates in this practical that allows learners to consider how chemistry works in the wider world. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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‘Recycle shipwrecked cargo’ demands group

Recycle, reuse and rediscover with this shipwreck themed experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Pigments

Discover how we can extract dye materials from plants in this explorative practical, includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Quick jelly

Discover how the rate of reaction within gelatine can change how quickly jelly will set. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Natural dyeing

Collect natural dyes for learners to use in the classroom. Exploring how dyes and indicators change the colour of different cloths.
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Making invisible ink

Write a message in invisible ink on plain A4 paper, creating a testing a series of chemical concentrations to see which is best.
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Making your own indicator

Explore acids, alkalis, and dyes with this classroom practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Lift Oxo cubes to dizzy heights

Explore how creating carbon dioxide from reactions can be harnessed to lift objects in this classroom experiment.
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Kitchen currents

Collect household items, and let students make their own batteries with this experiment in practical chemistry. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Just a can of cola?

A fully open brief to help learners conduct original experiments into their favourite soft drinks. Includes possible experiments and safety instructions.
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Is the secretary guilty? | 14–16 years

In this practical, your learners become chemical detectives by carrying out an investigation using separation techniques