Fuels

Aims & Learning Outcomes

To resource the 11-14 science area ‘Materials and their Properties’ as an experimental and investigative discipline.
To provide investigations set in contexts that appeal to the target audience.
To illustrate the scientific ideas involved with the help of computer graphics, animation, real life applications and memorable demonstrations.

• To understand that energy transfers that accompany chemical reactions, including the burning of fuels, can be controlled and used.
• To be aware of possible effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment.