7-8 July 2022

7-8 July 2022

Session 1: In the flame of a proper lamp: Glass and Glassblowing in Making Modern Chemistry

Terri Adams demonstrates the construction of a Kaliapparat.

In the flame of a proper lamp: Glass and Glassblowing in Making Modern Chemistry

Associate Professor of the History of Science, Dr Catherine Jackson's, and Master Glassblower, Terri Adams', lecture-demonstration on the role of glassmaking in advancing the study of chemistry. In the Flame of a Proper Lamp: Glass and Glassblowing in Making Modern Chemistry

Session 2: Cutting-edge Chemistry: Linking Research to the Chemistry Classroom

Improving Medicines with Carbon Propellers

A self-directed study resource on the use of propellanes in medicinal chemistry.

Mass Spectrometry: An Analytical Heavyweight

An infographic on the use of mass spectrometry.

Session 3 for Technicians: Behind the Scenes

Organising Templates

A set of excel templates used by Senior Technician Julie Bishop in the organisation of technical support for the school chemistry classroom. Please note, any reference to health and safety/disposal is accurate at 8th July 2022. Any users must ensure they are checking against up-to-date guidance. We advise teachers and technicians to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information. We assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to persons or property that may occur as a result of using the information contained in these resources.

Session 3 for Teachers: Effective Explanations in the Chemistry Classroom

Slides from Associate Professor of Science Education Dr Ann Childs' talk

Workshop: The Make Kit

Conductivity Sensor

Our thanks to Senior Technician Matt Wilson for sharing this template with us.

Electrolytic cell

Our thanks to Senior Technician Matt Wilson for sharing this template with us.

Microscale distillation apparatus

A link to the CLEAPSS guide to making microscale distillation apparatus. Membership required.

Workshop: Colourful Chemistry

Photo of a plate with flowers and Turmeric powder

Extraction, Separation and Identification of Curcuminoid Pigments in Turmeric

Student practical script for Extraction, Separation and Identification of Curcuminoid Pigments in Turmeric.

TLC-MS Video

Video footage of the TLC-MS in the £6 M Analytical Suite of the Chemistry Teaching Laboratory at the Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford

Build your own LEGO Spectrophotometer

Instructions for building your own LEGO spectrophotometer

Student practical script for Investigating the Kinetics of Brilliant Blue Dye (E133).

Student practical script for Investigating Tartrazine Dye (E102) and Brilliant Blue Dye (E133).

Student practical script for Investigating Quinoline Yellow WS Dye (E104).

Student practical script for Investigating Brilliant Blue FCF Dye (E133).

Workshop: Inside the Black Box

Build your own LEGO Polarimeter

Instructions for building a LEGO polarimeter.

Build your own LEGO Spectrophotometer

Workshop: Thinking 3D

Teacher resources to support teaching of allotropes of carbon, an exploration of shapes and mathematics, the use of models as well as Oxford Chemistry research on fullerenes.

STL files for the 3D carbon allotrope models

Link to STL files for the platonic solid models

7-8 July 2022

7-8 July 2022

Session 1: In the flame of a proper lamp: Glass and Glassblowing in Making Modern Chemistry

In the flame of a proper lamp: Glass and Glassblowing in Making Modern Chemistry

Session 2: Cutting-edge Chemistry: Linking Research to the Chemistry Classroom

Improving Medicines with Carbon Propellers

Mass Spectrometry: An Analytical Heavyweight

Session 3 for Technicians: Behind the Scenes

Organising Templates

Session 3 for Teachers: Effective Explanations in the Chemistry Classroom

Slides from Associate Professor of Science Education Dr Ann Childs' talk

Workshop: The Make Kit

Conductivity Sensor

Electrolytic cell

Microscale distillation apparatus

Workshop: Colourful Chemistry

Extraction, Separation and Identification of Curcuminoid Pigments in Turmeric

TLC-MS Video

Build your own LEGO Spectrophotometer

Workshop: Inside the Black Box

Build your own LEGO Polarimeter

Build your own LEGO Spectrophotometer

Workshop: Thinking 3D

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