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Outreach: Make a molecule

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

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Make a Molecule: Handout
Handout | PDF, Size 0.13 mb
Make a Molecule: Briefing document
PDF, Size 0.1 mb
Make a Molecule: Examples
PDF, Size 0.25 mb
Make a Molecule: Instructions
Presentation | PowerPoint, Size 0.19 mb

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Additional information

These resources were created for the Cambridge science festival 2013.

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Level

11-14 years

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Specification

Republic of Ireland
- Junior Cycle
  - Science
    - Chemical world
      - Building blocks
        3. Describe and model the structure of the atom in terms of the nucleus, protons, neutrons and electrons; comparing mass and charge of protons neutrond and electrons.
      - Systems and interactions
        5. Use the Periodic Table to predict the ratio of atoms in compounds of two elements.

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Outreach: Science festivals
This set of handouts can be used to inspire people of all ages to take up chemistry in their own home! Racing raisins, cornflour gloop, erupting volcanoes, reaction times and iron from breakfast cereal are all covered here.
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