Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers: The Nobel Prize

The history and background of the Nobel prizes.

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On This Day - Oct 14 : Alfred Nobel first patent
This patent was for the preparation of nitroglycerine, and was the first of his 355 patents. Nobel is most famous for the prizes carrying his name, awarded annually since 1901 for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.
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Anecdotes: Aluminium
The story of the discovery of the Hall-Heroult process for purifying aluminium.

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Properties of polymers
2020-09-17T11:28:00Z
A lesson presentation with activities for your 11–14 students on polymers and their properties
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Smartphone spectroscopy: changing concentrations
Use your smartphone to measure changes in concentration across different juice drinks at home or in the classroom. Includes a video aimed at learners, kit list, instruction and explanation.
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Innovations in packaging
2020-09-14T10:48:00Z
Explore polymers and redox via food wrap innovations with this activity for 11–16 students