3.1 Internal extended investigation
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We host classes for 1 or 2 days so that you can come and do your 3.1 investigations. We provide the glassware, some of the chemicals and our friendly help and expertise. We can also give you access to instruments so that you can do something other than titrations to work out how much of something is in something else.
Syllabus-related experiments and department tours
We can host you for an hour or a day to do some experiments related to your class work, or just have a look around the chemistry department and see what we do.
High School Chemistry Quiz Night
Each year we host a quiz night for teams of Year 12 and 13 chemistry students in Otago and Southland Schools. The quiz is normally in the last week of Term 3 and is a mix of chemistry questions and other random general knowledge questions.
Useful chemistry links for teachers
Classic chemistry experiments
A set of 100 chemistry lessons for a range of age groups and abilities from the Royal Society of Chemistry. Worksheets/instructions for each. Download as pdfs.
Chemistry World from RSC
The latest in chemistry research and education from around the world, book reviews and resources. Not too heavy and would give 'big picture' of chemistry to anyone interested in what a career in chemistry could involve.
Go to the Chemistry World website
School Science
School Science is a website with science resources for ages 5-19, teachers resources, interactive stuff and free downloads of posters
CLEAPPS
CLEAPPS is an advisory service in the UK that supports science and technology in school. It carries materials for technicians, teachers, school governors etc and has a support service to answer questions. There is a fee to join but we are currently negotiating a discount for school that join through us. If you are interested send an email and we'll provide more details.