Chemistry Week is a themed week of nationwide events that is held every two years to promote chemistry and increase the public understanding of the importance of chemical science in our everyday lives.
This year the theme selected by the Royal Society of Chemistry is health, with a particular emphasis on five areas of health that provide some of the greatest challenges and opportunities for chemical research.
- Ageing
- Hygiene
- Lifestyle
- Nutrition
- Global Challenges
Part of the week’s events include the Global Experiment which this year is Measuring the Vitamin C Content of Fruit and Veg looking at, for example, the effect of aging, type of food and country of origin.
It is a practical experiment suitable for upper primary and S1 to S6 pupils, which links the Sciences with the theme of Health and Wellbeing. Results obtained are uploaded onto the RSC web site and compared to results from schools all over the globe!! Pupils are also awarded a certificate for completing/participating in the experiment.
Further information can be obtained through:
http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resource/res00001280/global-experiment-instructions-2013
The RSC are providing free resources for schools for Chemistry Week. These include bunting, pens, bugs, balloons, stickers, posters and write on posters.
Schools can view the resources and download an order form to order their own free resources using the link : http://www.rsc.org/ConferencesAndEvents/RSCEvents/chemistry-week/2013/promotional-items.asp
Please note the deadline for ordering free resources for Chemistry Week is the 11th November.
