1. Photosynthesis

Tags: [KS3, KS4, crops, chemistry, biology, science] This is a collection of resources and practicals from Science and Plants in Schools (SAPS) on photosynthesis.  Understanding how plants use carbon ...

2. Green Lipstick

Tags: [KS2, KS3, chemistry, materials, scientific and technological understanding, science] Explore the chemistry behind everyday products and their sustainability.  This website, developed by the Green ...

3. Make Plastic from Potatoes

Tags: [KS3, chemistry, materials, plastics, science, english] In this activity from the Royal Society of Chemistry pupils can make and test a renewable plastic from potatoes.  There is also a challenge ...

4. Education in Chemistry

Tags: [KS3, KS4, teachers, chemistry, science] This magazine is for chemistry teachers of all levels.  It has many freely available articles relevant to plant-based renewables. Go the the Education ...

5. Using Polylactic Acid

Tags: [KS3, chemistry, materials, plastics, science] This is a three page worksheet from the RSC on the bioplastic called polylactic acid.  Going beyond the chemistry, students have to think about problems ...