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A selection of short, engaging practical demonstrations on various biology, chemistry and physics topics. The page also leads to many other useful resources. You will need to join TES in order to download the demonstrations but it is free and only takes 30 seconds!
A ' Bang Goes the Theory' lesson plan and video clip, aimed at 11-14 year olds, though has useful elements for 10-11 year olds too.
A collection of engaging games that challenge students' knowledge and logic.
An interactive quiz that students could play in pairs or small groups.
A 'Double- Crossed 'cross-curricular activity based on a mystery set in WW2. Pupils use and develop their investigative skills in analysing and evaluating data and evidence and their creativity and problem solving when interpreting evidence, asking questions such as Why? How? and What if? Team work and self evaluation assessment for learning included.
In this simple but thought-provoking demonstration, a piece of paper (or a £5 or £10 note) soaked in a mixture of ethanol and water is ignited. The ethanol burns but the paper does not. This demonstration can be used to engage students and is also suitable for events such as open-evenings. Teacher notes, apparatus list and safety guidance are included.
Word fill quiz on the basics of chemical reactions, including the idea of reactants / products - useful for revision
Simple crossword that can be completed online based on the material in unit 7F; a larger and harder version is available from the index!
Background information on fire, and interactive video clip.
How fire works, from the useful Howstuffworks site. Lots of detail and extension material about the uses and dangers of fire throughout history.
Gives lots of information about experiments you can perform. Includes photos and animations.
Gives a good description of how fireworks work and how they are launched into the sky.
Lots of information on combustion and why things burn as well as fire prevention. It also includes some suggested practical activities and interactive videos.
Word fill exercise on burning and products
Multiple-choice quiz from Doc Brown's Chemistry Clinic. The questions vary each time the page is loaded. Some questions test knowledge of upper sec info, but some questions are good for developing scientific awareness and skills
Flash demo covering chemical changes with quiz and activities at the end. A couple of tiny textual oddities
Gives an overview of the difference between a chemical and a physical change.
Contains videos and photographs of some chemistry reactions.
Clear information with animations and interactive flash activities on chemical reactions. Free registration is required to access the resource.