Free resources to encourage all to enjoy chemistry and science.
Access to clean drinking water is one of the most important things for humans; it can save lives. In this experiment investigate the story of Lilila Ann Abron, a chemical environmental engineer who overcame racial barriers to ensure that many…
Have your umbrellas at the ready as rainy April sets in. Travel back in time as we meet Robert Angus Smith, a Victorian chemist whose research explored acidic rainwater. His work had a huge impact on key environmental issues that…
This month we are investigating the delicious world of chocolate as we explore the work of Helen Sharman. Sharman became the first female to visit the Mir Space Station in 1991 but, before this, she worked and researched the chemical…
Did you know that there is a material so strong that it saves lives? Explore the incredible work of Stephanie Kwolek who discovered the super strong material called Kevlar. Investigate impact strength by making your own salt dough, and test…
Explore the fascinating story and work of Hans Krebs. A doctor, a bio chemist and also a refugee, Krebs fled the Nazis during World War Two. His work had a hugely important role to play in how we understand…
Explore the story of Marie Maynard Daly as we investigate one of the most popular snacks, crisps. Investigate the main ingredients of crisps, experiment with separating these ingredients, and discover how different temperatures affect salt in our foods.
Ever wondered about the chemistry of light? As the evenings get darker and winter sets in, we want to inspire and bring some light through our Great Glowstick Challenge. This month, explore the story of Edwin Chandross and how an…
How well do you look after your teeth? In this experiment we are going to discover how acid affects our teeth and how we can better look after them. Explore the story of Dr Frederick S. McKay and his…
Discover the incredible story of Elsie Widdowson and her pioneering work during World War Two. Be inspired by Elsie’s research that focused on people having a nutritious and healthy diet, even on wartime rations. See how you can preserve fruit using…
Explore the story of Dorothy Hodgkin and her incredible work with X- ray crystallography in the discovery of molecules such as B12. In this experiment you will be extracting pure vitamin B12 crystals from vitamin tablets. You will also investigate…
