Education in Chemistry
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IdeasPinpoint and fix misconceptions with concept repair
Effectively identify and fix the root of student errors without reteaching the entire topic using this four-step approach
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FeatureNavigating the adoption process as a teacher
Is it possible to balance full-time teaching with the process of adopting a child? A teacher who became an adoptive mum shares her story
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NewsMake peer feedback effective in your science classroom
How to turn students into thinking partners who give useful, actionable insight
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CPD articleAdaptive teaching helps every student thrive
Practical ways to adapt your teaching so all students can access, understand and succeed in science
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InterviewMeet the Arsenal-supporting technician
Keep prep running smoothly with David’s note‑taking tip and find out his favourite piece of lab equipment
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ArticleWhy do aeroplanes leave lines in the sky?
Debunk conspiracies and discover the chemistry behind contrails, suction toilets and infamous airline food
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FeatureFive reasons you should use structure strips
Explore the reasons for incorporating structure strips in the chemistry classroom, including to build students’ confidence and scaffold writing structure
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IdeasWhy you should bring news stories into your chemistry lessons
Because current affairs make chemistry topics concrete and relatable for learners. Start with the Strait of Hormuz and the Haber process
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IdeasBuild resilience and independence to master reaction mechanisms
Modelling, scaffolding and worked example problem pairs: a recipe for post-16 success in organic chemistry
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FeatureWhat challenges face learners starting secondary science?
For learners moving from primary to new routines and labs in secondary school can be daunting, but a smooth move is possible
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NewsScientists float new findings explaining water’s unusual properties
Deepen your learners understanding why liquid water behaves weirdly
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IdeasCultivating confidence with bond energy calculations
Use this checklist to help your students move away from misconceptions and calculate energy changes with confidence
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FeatureHow many hours do you work?
50 hours a week and little personal life is not unusual for science teachers. We find out how they’re coping
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OpinionWhy teacher-led instruction must precede enquiry
Discover why you should rethink the order in which you teach and build students’ chemistry knowledge before letting them explore
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IdeasGuarantee successful learning with these four approaches
Use this toolkit to inspire, motivate and empower your learners and improve learning outcomes
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NewsWhat GenAI can, and can’t, do for chemistry learning
Use AI to support your teaching but remain aware of limitations
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IdeasHow to teach physics when you’re a chemist
Top tips from a physics teacher on confidently explaining concepts, maths and patterns
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Ideas5 tips to help chemists teach biology effectively
Apply your chemistry confidence and strengths – including precision, clarity and respect for evidence – to the biology lab with these teacher-tested suggestions
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Ideas5 ways to teach gas tests
Kristy Turner shares approaches to secure your 11–14 and 14–16 learners’ knowledge and build confidence
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OpinionHow are our curriculums changing?
Change is happening across the UK and Ireland, and the RSC Education team are ensuring the science curriculums improve for everyone