Cough Syrup
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The activities are based on the development of a new cough syrup. Children work to identify the best conditions for growing micro-organisms to produce the active ingredient in the medicine, the best way to collect it, and the ideal consistency for the syrup. Economic and commercial factors are also considered.
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Related Challenge Club Activities:
Making Medicines (new window/tab)
Runny Liquids (new window/tab)
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| Resource | Media type | Resource size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using a timer |  (PowerPoint) |
361 kB | Presentation on using a timer |
| Using a timer: Notes |  (pdf) |
83 kB | Teachers' Notes on Using a Timer |
Notes
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