In Search of Solutions: The ups and downs of chemistry

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In Search of Solutions: Challenge pupils to balance sinking against floating, with a toy submarine concept. Linking to topics on solubility, acid/base chemistry, density.

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Republic of Ireland
- Junior Cycle
  - Science
    - The nature of science
      - Investigating science
        3. Design, plan and conduct investigations; explain how reliability, accuracy, precision, fairness, safety, ethics, and the selection of suitable equipment have been considered.
        4. Produce and select data (qualitatively/ quantitatively), critically analyse data to identify patterns and relationships, identify anomalous observations, draw and justify conclusions.
        5. Review and reflect on the skills and thinking used in carrying out investigations, and apply their learning and skills to solving problems in unfamiliar contexts.
Wales
- GCSE
  - WJEC Combined science
    - Unit 2: Chemistry 1
      - 2.3 WATER
        (g) simple methods to determine solubility and produce solubility curves
  - WJEC Chemistry
    - Unit 1: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES, REACTIONS and ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
      - 1.3 WATER
        (g) simple methods to determine solubility and produce solubility curves
- A/AS level
  - WJEC Chemistry
    - WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY - Part (a) - Practical skills
      - Independent thinking
        solve problems set in practical contexts
        apply scientific knowledge to practical contexts
        apply investigative approaches and methods to practical work

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Holly develops new medicines at a global pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca alongside completing her degree apprenticeship

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