The chemistry kitchen

Learn about some chemists who have invented very useful new materials and have fun creating new materials. Find out about brand new materials that are still in the development phase of their life.

Science Objectives
i) Explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning and the action of acid on bicarbonate of soda.

Working Scientifically

1. Plan different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary.
2. Report and present findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations.
3. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.

Other Curriculum Areas
Computing

• Understand the opportunities that the www offers for communication and collaboration. Select, use and combine software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create content.

Extended Writing Opportunities
Biography: Research key information about some chemists who have invented very useful new materials and write short biographies for a class hall of fame.
Argument and debate: Take part in a balloon debate and argue why your particular materials chemist should survive the trip.