Practical Chemistry
A comprehensive website full of experiments and demonstrations to use in your teaching.
Easy-to-search practical work from:
Royal Society of Chemistry ; Nuffield Foundation ; Salters' Institute
Descriptions of experiments sufficiently detailed that they will work in any school laboratory. Notes on teaching and learning included.
Chemistry teachers will find a wide range of experiments to:
- illustrate concepts or processes
- act as starting points for investigations
- provide ideas for enhancement activities such as club or open day events
Also share your skills and experiences of making experiments work in the classroom.
Plus! There's lots of helpful information for technicians too!
Downloadable clips produced by Teachers TV in association with the RSC
Accompanying notes from Classic Chemistry Demonstrations are provided for the demonstration videos
Making Measurements and Manipulating Experimental Results
A useful guide for experimental chemistry
Downloadable Files
Tutorial on using the Practical Chemistry resource
PDF (1101k)
Banned Chemicals
PDF (12k)
Chemicals not Recommended for Use in Schools
PDF (24k)
Surely That's Banned
PDF (837k)
Surely That's Banned Appendices
PDF (525k)
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
Related Links
Practical Chemistry
Practical activities for teachers to add to the fun of chemistry and allow students to apply their knowledge and understanding to what they experience.
YouTube RSC Educational Playlist
Discover more RSC educational video resources.
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Contact and Further Information
Education Department
Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Milton Road, Science Park, Cambridge CB4 0WF, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1223 432221
Fax: +44 (0)1223 423623

