Click to enlarge Rosalind Franklin was born on this day in 1920. Her contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA were key; she took photos of DNA's structure using X-ray crystallography, and it was these photos that informed the...
Today marks the date of birth of Stephanie Kwolek, the US chemist who discovered the widely used polymer Kevlar. She also developed the nylon rope trick, in which nylon can be produced in a beaker at room temperature – a demonstration which is...
Click to enlarge Today, 30 August, marks the birthday of Ernest Rutherford. Rutherford is primarily considered a physicist, but his contribution to our understanding of the atom is also important to chemistry. He was also a chemistry Nobel...
Click to enlarge Svante Arrhenius was born on this day (19 February) in 1859. He's famous for his eponymous equation and for suggesting in 1896 that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere might affect the Earth's climate. He also clarified...
Today, 23 January, marks the birthday of Gertrude B Elion, a chemist who jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work on drug treatments and the discovery of several drugs used to treat a variety of diseases. This graphic...
Dorothy Hodgkin was born on this day in 1910. She's famed as one of only four women to have won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and the only British woman to have done so. This graphic takes a look at the work that earned her the...
Susan Solomon's work led to confirmation that chlorine-containing compounds can deplete ozone. In particular, she explained why this depletion was focused over the poles. This graphic looks at how ozone depletion happens. Below, we'll look in...
Today, February 28, marks the birthday of Linus Pauling. For chemists Pauling likely needs no introduction; he's famed for his work on the nature of chemical bonds and also on the structures of biological molecules. Here we take a brief look...
Click to enlarge Water always boils at 100˚C, right? Wrong! Though it’s one of the basic facts you probably learnt pretty early on back in school science lessons, your elevation relative to sea level can affect the temperature at which...
Click to enlarge The Bunsen burner is one of the ubiquitous symbols of chemistry. Though it might be a rarer sight in university laboratories these days, due to some of the highly flammable substances used, they're still very commonly found...
Click to enlarge In the history of the Nobel Prize, only one person has won a prize in two different sciences. That person was Marie Skłodowska Curie, born on 7th November 1867. Born in Poland, she carried out her research in France...
On this day in 1896, Wallace Carothers was born. Listed by C&EN magazine in their recent list of scientists who should have won a Nobel prize, we have Carothers to thank for nylon, which can be used in clothing, carpets, car parts and...
Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explores the history of anesthetics and how some of the compounds work.
August 2 is Friedrich Stromeyer's birthday. Stromeyer is credited with the discovery of the element cadmium. Find out what else occurred today in science history.
Dr. Wile has written a new Chemistry text for high school. The text begins with an atoms first approach to chemistry, which is different from
Today, February 28, marks the birthday of Linus Pauling. For chemists Pauling likely needs no introduction; he's famed for his work on the nature of chemical bonds and also on the structures of biological molecules. Here we take a brief look...
Click to enlarge Whether you know it as an Erlenmeyer flask, conical flask, or by some other name, it's a piece of glassware most of us, chemists or not, have likely used at some point. The Erlenmeyer flask is the most stereotypical...
In the wake of the recent announcement of a new £1 coin to be introduced in 2017, today's post looks at some of the metals present in the coins of the...
If you’ve ever had to undergo a surgical procedure, be it at the dentists or in a hospital, you’re likely to have encountered some of the molecules...
Welcome to the Harbor + Sprout Chemistry Patchwork Study, the December 2021 release of our original elementary-level homeschool unit study curriculum. This unit study features 4 weeks of lesson plans and materials covering all 9 of our core subjects plus a playful supplemental section of thematic activities. This unit study is meant for use by children ages 3-12. This unit is delivered via a secure link as a digital download. CONTENT: Handbook Daily, weekly, and monthly planning pagesBook list including stories, poems, and field guides with recommended ages, subject correspondence, and brief summaries for each titleLesson plans for 4 levels of learningFamily read aloud with discussion guide and recipeCharacter kit- new monthly character illustrated by Stephanie Groves to act as your guide through the unit Science Week 1: States of MatterWeek 2: Understanding and Investigating Changing States of WaterWeek 3: The Periodic TableWeek 4: Expansion of Periodic Table Knowledge Nature Study Week 1: Spring: The Water CycleWeek 2: Summer: MeltingWeek 3: Autumn: Leaves Through the SeasonsWeek 4: Winter: Snowflakes History Week 1: The Periodic TableWeek 2: Alfred NobelWeek 3: Females in ChemistryWeek 4: Chemical Reactions that Changed History Geography Week 1: People's Republic of ChinaWeek 2: MapsWeek 3: Traditions in ChinaWeek 4: Fireworks Language Arts Week 1: "Ashes Denote that Fire Was"Week 2: VerbsWeek 3: Story SequencingWeek 4: The Alphabet Writing Week 1: Plan & ExperimentWeek 2: Research & OutlineWeek 3: WriteWeek 4: Revise & Publish Music Week 1: The Chemistry of MusicWeek 2: The Chemistry of CompositionWeek 3: The Bonds of Music and ChemistryWeek 4: Timing Art Week 1: Hidden MessagesWeek 2: The Chemistry of ColorWeek 3: ShapesWeek 4: Ceramics Math Week 1: Converting Units- Imperial & MetricWeek 2: Magic Color Changing PotionWeek 3: Haunted House Fact FamiliesWeek 4: Atoms- Counting & Coloring Supplement Nature Activities Crystal and Crystal Mandala Coloring PostersCrystal DominoesCrystal & Gem Flashcards & PosterMud Kitchen Dramatic Play SetPotion Play Memory MatchPotion Play Recipe Cards Wellness & Quiet Time Chemistry 3 Part Cards (Spanish)Chemistry Matching GameChemistry Positive Affirmation CardsChemistry Word Search Writing & Language Arts Chemistry VocabularySpelling PracticeAtom SpellingWord Family SpellingElements Spelling CardsChemistry Word Search & ScrambleCopywork & Chemistry StoryWriting PromptsWriting Reference Pages This unit will be delivered digitally as a downloadable zip file. H+S Patchwork Studies average approximately 550-650 pages of content. While the download does include the option to print the full unit straight through front and back, we recommend printing on an as-needed, as-you-go basis. Enjoy your chemistry adventures!
Today for our chemistry secrets post, we are sharing the incredible things you can do with aspirin!Yes, it’s true! Aspirin is such a fascinating chemical that…
Click to enlarge On this day back in 1802, Germain Hess was born in Switzerland. Hess would go on to do important work in the field of thermochemistry, the part of chemistry concerned with energy changes in chemical reactions. His work led to...
In this post I'm sharing how I use different types of manipulatives to teach chemistry concepts in middle school science!
1. A Human Torpedo, 1967 They were used as secret naval weapons in World War II. The basic concept is still in use. The Italian Navy experimented with a primitive tiny sub carrying two men as 1918 and this craft did have some success. The first truly practical human torpedo was the Itali
Foundation made its debut in the 1930s and has been a staple in our everyday looks since. The flesh-colored goo that we know today is far from the original pressed cream palette that initiated the foundation hype. From creams, powders, sticks, and pancakes, foundation chemistry, color, and application techniques have evolved greatly.
Uncover the Evolution of Forensic Science with Our Printable Resource! Delve into the fascinating history of forensic science with our comprehensive and engaging printable resource. This educational tool takes you on a journey through time, exploring the key milestones, breakthroughs, and pioneers that have shaped the field of forensic science as we know it today. Key Standard to learn: 1. Analyze the historical development and current advancements of different forensic science disciplines such as forensic biology, anthropology/odontology, forensic chemistry, trace evidence, ballistics, fingerprints, digital forensics, and questioned documents. 2. Explain significant historical and modern contributions to the development and advancement of forensic science made by contributors such as Edmond Locard, Mathieu Orfila, Francis Galton, Edwin Henry, and Alec Jeffreys. Bundle Includes: Handouts PowerPoint Presentation Workbook (think pair share, making inferences, peel short answer, vocabulary choice boards)
Fluoropolymer tubing is often referred to as one of the “miracle inventions” of the twentieth century. With a history stretching all the way back to the 1940s, fluoropolymer tubing is still vital t…
