In Search of Solutions: Natural dyeing

In Search of Solutions: Extract natural dyes and use them to make colourful artwork. Linking to topics on dyeing, mordants and indicators.

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How ancient Maya peoples made potable water
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Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on drinking water and water treatment with some historical context
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Smartphone spectroscopy: Beer–Lambert law
Use your smartphone to measure changes in concentration across different concentrations of squash at home or in the classroom. Use your results to predict the concentration of an unknown dilution of squash.
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The Gibbs free energy | Post-16 thermodynamics tutorials
Use this tutorial, including a video demonstration, to help post-16 students learn about equilibrium, the Gibbs free energy and the feasibility of reactions.
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Entropy | Post-16 thermodynamics tutorials
Try this tutorial with accompanying videos to help teach students on post-16 courses about the concept of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics.