Education in Chemistry
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Exhibition chemistryMicroscale thermite
Use a beaker to contain the mess but keep the magic when demonstrating this impressive redox reaction
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InterviewMeet the adventure-seeking teacher
Head of chemistry Orla shares her science trolley tips and tricks, as well as her motto for raising everyone’s standards in the classroom
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CPD articleFour ways to improve learning and understanding
Support meaningful learning in chemistry by incorporating different teaching strategies and help your students make sense of abstract ideas, develop practical skills and connect chemical concepts to the world around them
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NewsWas a 2000 year-old jar the world’s first battery?
Amp up your lessons on metals and electrolytes with this downloadable story and slide
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ArticleWhat was the first paint colour?
Uncover the colourful (and deadly) chemical history of paint, from the Stone Age to today
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CPD articleTeaching reacting masses at 14–16
Tackle this key concept in quantitative chemistry with these teacher-tested tips
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IdeasBuild stronger particle understanding
Three simple strategies to minimise misconceptions and solidify learners’ understanding of the particle model
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OpinionA reduction in the science curriculum is welcome
Head of science Jo McMullen explains how the curriculum and assessment review findings could impact teachers and students in SEND settings
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CPD articleHow to break through the numeracy barrier
Maths anxiety hinders chemistry learning, so give struggling students the best possible chance of success with these useful tips
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OpinionOracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching
The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers
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FeatureHow safe are practicals in the hands of AI?
Help your learners become creative, critical and conscious consumers of GenAI by being aware of its limitations
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IdeasHow to scaffold science for SEND learners
Use these tips to build useful scaffolding techniques for sequencing questions, graph drawing skills, recall and reasoning that make science more accessible
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OpinionTough choices ahead for science education after the curriculum review
Education policy programme manager Laura Daly says more is needed to make science pathways accessible and future‑proof
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Exhibition chemistryThermite in a flowerpot
Demonstrate a dramatic redox reaction in which highly reactive aluminium displaces iron from iron oxide
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FeatureHow my exam marking will improve your learners’ outcomes
Chemistry teacher Becky Kell distils what she’s learning about teaching moles, methods and bonding as a marker for an exam board
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NewsEnhance learning with teacher-led explanations
Plan high-quality explanations ahead of time to develop your learners’ understanding of chemistry
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ArticleEiC’s year of science reading
Join in as we celebrate the National year of reading with recommendations for science and STEM-related books from the science education community
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IdeasDiscover the IDEAL framework for impactful practicals
Use this one-page, five-step framework to slow down practicals and speed up learning
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ArticleStarting my second term as a trainee chemistry teacher
Follow May as she steps out of her comfort zone and into her new placement
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IdeasHow to get the most out of flashcards
Revamp this traditional revision technique to prompt deeper scientific thinking and understanding for your learners