Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: The murder of Rasputin

The story of the attempted murder of Rasputin and why it didn’t work.

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Sunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
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Scientists dispel the theory that sunlight exposure simply fragments macroplastics that persist in the environment, but what are the implications for the environment?
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Teach justice and cooperation through chemistry
2021-10-13T06:30:00Z
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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Camping’s chemical elements
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Top tips from the chemistry lab for roughing it well when camping

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Women in chemistry | 14–16 years
2021-10-06T05:00:00Z
Show your learners the difference that science can make and provide them with role models who are leading chemists in their fields.
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Justice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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Iron: a fiery future
In this activity students are required to apply their understanding of redox to identify which metal is oxidised and which is reduced in a series of displacement reactions