Education in Chemistry
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ArticleJanuary 2026: Use ideas from this issue
Ideas for your classroom and teaching from our January 2026 issue
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FeatureWhy school trips matter
Build positive relationships, raise learners’ science capital and bring a fresh perspective back to the classroom
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PosterHow to teach filtration, evaporation and crystallisation at 11–14
Show your learners the essentials of separation techniques with this poster and fact sheet
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OpinionDo I have a chemistry identity?
Nurture identity and confidence in class and help students see chemistry as theirs
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Exhibition chemistryExplore the nitrogen oxides: unexpected equilibrium
Volume and temperature affect the equilibrium position of nitrogen dioxide and dinitrogen tetroxide in this counterinituitive equilibria chemistry demo
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IdeasCombine stories and demos for wow lessons
Weave storytelling into classroom practicals to deepen engagement and understanding
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InterviewMeet the technician who loves flame tests
Meet Lynsey, a science technician and STEM ambassador who loves eye-catching experiments and quality lab trolleys
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NewsDiscover the heaviest element detected in a molecule
Scientists probe the outer limits of the periodic table and uncover properties of mysterious element nobelium
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OpinionWe need to talk about in-person events
Online or face-to-face networking meetings: what do teachers prefer?
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FeatureBe an inclusive science teacher with these research-informed tips
Making chemistry lessons and practicals more accessible for learners with additional support needs will benefit everyone in your class
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ArticleMy first weeks as a trainee teacher
Follow career changer, May as she swaps the office for PGCE lectures and chemistry classrooms
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IdeasHow to build a culture of hard work in your classroom
Why hard work matters more than data – and how to make it happen
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FeatureWhat is the best revision technique?
There’s not just one. Use these evidence-based strategies to set your students up for science exam success
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NewsOcean acidification could cause shark tooth corrosion
Scientists investigate the impact of carbon dioxide levels on blacktip reef shark teeth
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PosterTeaching distillation’s apparatus and stages
Walk your 14–16 learners through the process of distillation and the equipment needed
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IdeasCapture learners’ attention with video feedback
Record a video mark scheme for exams and watch your learners’ engagement with feedback soar
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ArticleIs the digital revolution helping all students?
Discover how teachers are using digital devices in STEM subjects since the Covid-19 pandemic, and their struggles of failing tech
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Exhibition chemistryExplore the nitrogen oxides: Avogadro’s law revisited
Use colourless nitrogen monoxide and oxygen gases to produce coloured nitrogen dioxide gas
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IdeasBuild better conceptual understanding
How you can model constructing complex sentences to improve learners’ mental models