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Ancient Egyptian art
3000–300 BCE
Flame tests using metal salts
In this classic science experiment, students report on the colours produced when flame tests are carried out on different metal salts.
Oil and water mix
In this practical, students predict and observe what happens when water and alcohol, and water and oil are mixed.
Making an oil-water emulsion
Students observe what happens when oil and water are mixed, and how the results of the experiment change when various substances, including an emulsifier, are added.
Tyndall effect- why the sky is blue
In this experiment, students observe and report on the Tyndall effect. Also, students use their knowledge of the properties of mixtures and emulsions, and light to explain their observations.
Three colours from the same dye-bath
In this experiment, students see if dyes bond differently depending on the material, and what effect this has.
Measure the speed of light
In this experiment, students report their findings when bread, covered in butter, is placed in a microwave without the turning plate. They also use their data to calculate the speed of light.
Making marbled paper
In this practical, students create a marble effect on paper, using their knowledge of mixtures and hydrophobic solutions to explain the phenomena. Also, students use their evaluating skills to determine which method produces the best result.
Water drop art
In this practical, students observe and report what happens when water is placed on waxed paper, and a splint or toothpick is positioned close to the droplets.
Timeline
Discover the links between art and science through different historical eras.
Cave art
The cave art era spans 10,000–3000 BCE. Discover the links between cave art and chemistry
Ancient Egyptian art
The Egyptian art era spans 3000–300 BCE. Discover the links between Egyptian art and science
Ancient Greek art
The Ancient Greek art era spans 3000–30 BCE. Discover the links between Ancient Greek art and chemistry
Ancient Roman art
The Ancient Roman art era spans 753 BCE–476 CE. Discover the links between Ancient Roman art and chemistry