Produced by CIEC Promoting Science, these materials put
curriculum science in a real-life context. The activities are
based on the development of a new cough syrup. Children identify
the best conditions for growing micro-organisms to produce the
active ingredient in the cough medicine, and the best way to
collect it. They then look at the ideal consistency for the
cough medicine syrup. This involves measuring and adjusting the
runniness, or viscosity, of liquids. Economic and commercial
factors are also considered in the production of the cough
syrup. Teacher guidance, children activity sheets and a
presentation illustrating the use of timers and the measurement
of viscosity are included. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a
resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk
assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE
resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since
that time there have been significant changes in the rules and
guidance affecting laboratory practical work.