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Condensation polymerisation
| 14–16 years
Everything you need to teach condensation polymerisation and amino acids
Prepare
CPD articleEverything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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ResourcePolyester | Johnstone’s triangle | 14–16 years
Use Johnstone’s triangle to think about condensation polymerisation at three conceptual levels
PosterHow to teach condensation polymerisation
Everything you need to ensure post-16 learners understand condensation polymers
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Question sheetCondensation polymerisation | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
ResourceAmino acids | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
ResourceNatural polymers – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring natural polymers, including starch and amino acids.
ResourceCondensation polymerisation – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring condensation polymerisation, including polyesters and the nylon rope trick experiment.
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Christina uses chemistry to make medicines work better and help more people
ArticleWhat’s the stretchiest cheese?
Explore the delicious chemistry of cheesemaking and discover the world’s longest cheese pull
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ResourcePlant-based proteins | 16–18 years
Name common amino acids and draw the structural formulas of dipeptides and tripeptides in this resource for 16-18 year old learners before considering how thin layer chromatography can be used to separate and analyse amino acids in a mixture.
SoundbiteToxic amino acids
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
Overview resources for Organic compounds and reactions | 14–16 years
Discover more chemistry teaching resources to engage 14–16 learners with organic compounds and reactions, including language support