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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Emma collects and processes precious metals that are extracted from electronic waste products.
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Sunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
2021-10-15T09:13:00Z
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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Do our students suffer from chemophobia?
2021-10-14T06:40:00Z
How your teaching can equip students to recognise and ward off misinformation

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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