Exploring Chemistry (1967)

A BAFTA special award winning documentary that pays a visit to a first-year chemistry class in a London secondary school (Wandsworth Comprehensive), where three pupils' theories as to why copper turns black when heated in air are tested. Intended for science teachers to show how a child's natural curiosity can be encouraged. Includes a sequence on the work of Mrs. C. Hutt in experimental psychology.

Director: Robert Parker
Genre: Documentary
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Editing: Ron Brown
Production: The Rank Organisation Short Films Group
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Exploring Chemistry about?
A BAFTA special award winning documentary that pays a visit to a first-year chemistry class in a London secondary school (Wandsworth Comprehensive), where three pupils' theories as to why copper turns black when heated in air are tested. Intended for science teachers to show how a child's natural curiosity can be encouraged. Includes a sequence on the work of Mrs. C. Hutt in experimental psychology.
Who directed Exploring Chemistry?
Exploring Chemistry was directed by Robert Parker.
What genre is Exploring Chemistry?
Exploring Chemistry is a Documentary film.
Where was Exploring Chemistry produced?
Exploring Chemistry was produced in United Kingdom.