Science

Exit Lesson

Case Study of Helen Sharman

This lesson looks at the life and work of the inspirational chemist, Helen Sharman, who went from a being a chemist for the Mars chocolate company to the first Briton in space!

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What do we do with our data if we have done repeats?

1/6

Q2.How do you recognise an anomalous result?

2/6

Q3.The antacids were the independent variable in this investigation. What kind of data are the names of the antacids?

3/6

Q4.What type of graph should be drawn after completing this investigation?

4/6

Q5.which salt would form when sodium hydroxide reacts with nitric acid?

5/6

Q6.why do you see bubbles when an acid reacts with a metal?

6/6

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What do we do with our data if we have done repeats?

1/6

Q2.How do you recognise an anomalous result?

2/6

Q3.The antacids were the independent variable in this investigation. What kind of data are the names of the antacids?

3/6

Q4.What type of graph should be drawn after completing this investigation?

4/6

Q5.which salt would form when sodium hydroxide reacts with nitric acid?

5/6

Q6.why do you see bubbles when an acid reacts with a metal?

6/6

Video

Play video

Click on the play button to start the video. If your teacher asks you to pause the video and look at the worksheet you should:

  • Click "Close Video"
  • Click "Next" to view the activity

Your video will re-appear on the next page, and will stay paused in the right place.

Worksheet

Print
PDF
PPTX

These slides will take you through some tasks for the lesson. If you need to re-play the video, click the ‘Resume Video’ icon. If you are asked to add answers to the slides, first download or print out the worksheet. Once you have finished all the tasks, click ‘Next’ below.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Case study of Helen Sharman

This quiz will asses your understanding of Helen Sharman's work in chemistry and astronomy.

Q1.What university degree did Helen Sharman have that enabled her to work at Mars Confectionery?

1/5

Q2.Why was Helen's space exploration so significant in history? (Choose two answers)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.At Mars Confectionery, part of Helen's job was to taste test the chocolate. She had to make sure it was not too alkaline. What would the chocolate taste like if it was too alkaline?

3/5

Q4.Helen Sharman is a 'cosmonaut'. What does this mean?

4/5

Q5.Which of the following conditions are different in space when trying to grow a plant? (Choose three answers)

Select three (3) boxes

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Case study of Helen Sharman

This quiz will asses your understanding of Helen Sharman's work in chemistry and astronomy.

Q1.What university degree did Helen Sharman have that enabled her to work at Mars Confectionery?

1/5

Q2.Why was Helen's space exploration so significant in history? (Choose two answers)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.At Mars Confectionery, part of Helen's job was to taste test the chocolate. She had to make sure it was not too alkaline. What would the chocolate taste like if it was too alkaline?

3/5

Q4.Helen Sharman is a 'cosmonaut'. What does this mean?

4/5

Q5.Which of the following conditions are different in space when trying to grow a plant? (Choose three answers)

Select three (3) boxes

5/5

Lesson summary: Case Study of Helen Sharman

It looks like you have not completed one of the quizzes.

To share your results with your teacher please complete one of the quizzes.

Time to move!

Did you know that exercise helps your concentration and ability to learn?

For 5 mins...

Move around:
Walk

On the spot:
Chair yoga

The next lesson in:
Chemical reactions
is:
Revision (Part 2)

Browse Oak's lessons:

SubjectsSchedule