A Catalyst article about chemical reactions that occur in a blast furnace during the steelmaking process. This short article features a diagram of a blast furnace showing the active ingredients used to produce iron from ore.

This article is from Catalyst: GCSE Science Review 2006, Volume 16, Issue 3.

This Catalyst article explains how zeolites, sponge-like materials developed from naturally occurring minerals, are used as chemical sieves and as catalysts. Zeolites have incredibly widespread applications. They are used in consumer products such as washing powder and cat litter while many of the petrochemicals...

This topic, from the Association for Science Education, allows classes in schools across the world to explore and exchange information about the many chemical products which people use in their homes. The topic is provided in English and 10 other languages.

Students examine the labelling of chemical products...

In this lesson, students apply their knowledge of reaction rates, and structure and bonding, to an exciting new context – the chemistry of interstellar space. Having watched an engaging animation, students work in groups to find out about the nature of interstellar space and its atoms, ions, and molecules. They...

This annual celebration of the chemical sciences is coordinated by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The theme for 2024 is 'chemistry is shaping the future'. 

The activities highlighted look at:

• the impact of plastics on the planet and possible alternatives to plastics made from fossil fuels...

The Salters’ Chemistry Course, published by the University of York Science Education Group, led up to GCSE with a two-year programme designed for students aged 14-16 (Years 10 and 11). The publications included a textbook for the whole course together with seven unit...

In Revised Nuffield Chemistry the book called Chemists in the World replaced many of the Stage II...

With the aid of animations, ESA’s CHEOPS (CHaracterising Ex...

Can people really move objects through the power of their mind? In this lesson, students witness the amazing chi wheel, which claims to work by focusing chi energy. Students test hypotheses to obtain scientific explanations about how it really works.

The activities allow students to explore why hot fluids...

The award of a Royal Society Partnership Grant allowed Chichester College to purchase a powerful telescope for use in teaching and by their STEM Club. The project aimed to give learners the opportunity to select and use equipment whilst working with external partners and organisations, including STEM Ambassadors,...

Linked to the topic of seasons this resource contains a selection of posters depicting the months of year and a child wearing the correct clothes for each season. The posters are ideal to use when discussing different weather conditions with children in early years or lower primary school.

This resource has...

The aim of this survey was to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken by local authorities in relation to children and young people who are missing from education or in danger of becoming so. It considers whether legislation and guidance support the local authorities effectively in protecting and educating them...

The Children Challenging Industry programme, (CCI), aims to improve the perception of ...