Chemistry Independent Study Pack

Subject: Chemistry
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 15023

The Chemistry Independent Study Pack is useful support material for GCSE allowing pupils to examine and study various aspects at home, Using simple techniques and materials that will be found in any home, students can conduct observations and investigations which reinforce their understanding of GCSE course work.

Topics included:

• Materials - hardness and strength
• Solvents
• Raw materials
• Freezing
• Chemical reactions
• The water cycle
• Combustion
• Pollution
• Rusting
• Rocks
• Food chemistry
• Weather
• Chromatography

Some activities require actual experiments, others require only measurement, observation, collecting pictures or drawing. Activities which should require parental permission are clearly marked.

Finally, there is the opportunity to assemble and use a home chemistry set from everyday materials such as vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, cabbage and household rubbish.