This online resource examines issues concerning biodegradable plastic bags.
The resource details a student activity where students examine biodegradable plastic bags as a possible alternative to ordinary plastic bags.
The EU has approved tough new measures to slash the use of plastic bags. New targets were implemented to force each country to reduce plastic bag use by 80% before 2019.
Burning Magnesium Ribbon: Are students allowed to burn magnesium ribbon in a Bunsen burner flame using tongs as a class activity or should it just be a teacher demo? I know that people should not look directly at the burning ribbon. Also, is it okay to burn it in a crucible?
This online resource looks at different allotropes of carbon.
The resource details a lesson to compare the molecular structure of diamonds and graphite.
The lesson examines how the structure of molecules can affect the physical characteristics of the material.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U05 (Year 7)
