Outreach: Make a molecule

To help children learn more about the types of molecules found in fruits and sweets, as well as how molecules are formed.

These resources were created for the Cambridge science festival 2013.

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Outreach: bath bombs
Aim: to demonstrate a chemical reaction that produces a gas when reactants are in the correct state.
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Outreach: speedy star jumps
An activity that allows the collection of data to test whether sports drinks make a difference to performance during short, high intensity exercise.
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Outreach: bendy bones
Come and see what makes bones so strong!

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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