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Basic Science

Understanding Experiments

Adele Julier and Luke Mander

Topics Covered

Evaporation during heating, quantified by weight
Relationship between density and state of matter by freezing fluids
Living organisms and the requirements for life
Extraction of DNA from fruit
a cucumber
a kiwi
methylated spirits (or a bottle of vodka!)
olive oil
a potato
salt
sugar
washing-up liquid
yeast
distilled water
cling film
oven gloves
a freezer
an ice cube tray
kitchen scales
a marker pen
a microwave or oven
a paper clip
a printer
a ruler
a vegetable peeler
drinking glasses
knife

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Comprehensive science experiments

This science course involves experimentation and learners will use common household items to carry out testing on concepts such as living organisms and the requirements for life. It does not require any prior experience and adult supervision may be needed for younger learners.

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Involves practical experiments.

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Time

12 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

The Open University

Instructors

Adele Julier

Luke Mander

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