Technicians Supporting Chemistry

25 April 2024
09:00 - 15:00

Discover hints and tips to cut down on preparation time and learn more from live demonstrations, videos and chats about good practice regarding chemistry practical work, within this online CPD for Science Technicians

Event Type: 
Online event
Technician
National
International

Programme

Chemistry practical work is often seen as the most dangerous of the three sciences and often the most time consuming for technicians to prepare (and dispose of). On this interactive online course you will discover hints and tips to make chemistry practical work, ways to cut down on technician preparation time, disposal and storage of chemicals, chemistry demonstrations, the required practicals and some innovative chemistry practicals to add into the schools scheme of work.

During the day there will be a mixture of live demonstrations, videos, chats about good practice. It is therefore essential that participants have both a microphone and  a speaker by way of good audio, in order to gain positive engagement from the day.

9.00-10.30 Introduction and ......

Chemistry health and safety

Chemical Storage

11.00-12.30

Chemistry demonstrations

GCSE and A Level required practicals (discussion with examples)

Issues with chemistry preparation

13.30-15.00

Chemistry practicals to engage students (live demonstrations)

Evaluation and Action planning

Outcomes - You will be able to:

  • Describe a range of innovative chemistry practicals
  • Implement good chemistry preparation practice
  • Evaluate the importance of chemistry practical in the schools SOW
  • Explore relevant health and safety issues around Chemistry preparation and practicals

Please note that participants will be requested to pay by bank card upon completion of Eventbrite registration. A receipt for payment will be generated to the email address used during the registration process. Thank you.

For queries, please email conferences@ase.org.uk