This resource discusses student misconceptions about friction.

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This resource discusses student misconceptions about friction.
This online resource is about teaching non-contact forces.
This online resource introduces magnetism as a non-contact force.
This online resource looks at the interdependence of the environment and living things.
This online resource outlines the seven characteristics that define all living things.
This online resource discusses student misconceptions about living things.
This online resource looks into the concept of radioactive decay.
The resource is a lesson that uses M&Ms or Skittles as a model to examine the rate of decay of unstable nuclei.
This online resource looks at different allotropes of carbon.
The resource details a lesson to compare the molecular structure of diamonds and graphite.
This article provides an analogy for radioactive decay.
It features snippets from a teacher who discusses how he uses popcorn as a visual analogy for radioactive decay.
This online resource looks at acid-base reactions.
The resource provides a range of activities to do with some key chemical concepts relating to hair care, shampoos and conditioners.