What types of new material are made through chemical reactions?
Activities Use photographs, packaging, video material to illustrate to pupils the vast range of materials, including those in living systems, resulting from chemical reactions. If possible, invite a scientist, eg pharmacist, materials scientist, food scientist, to talk to pupils about what they do and how they develop new products. Supplement this by providing pupils with case studies of the development of a new product, eg drug, plastic, textile, foodstuff. Ask pupils to choose a product and make a summary of the key stages of development. Outcomes name a range of materials in living and other systems resulting from chemical reactions describe the key stages of development of a new product Objectives about the range of materials made through chemical reactions about the stages of development of a new product Points to note Some schools may be able to arrange a visit to an appropriate workplace. It may be helpful to ask pupils to prepare questions to ask before any visit. Information c
