All Applying scientific method articles
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IdeasStrategies to boost learning
You’ll be hooked on these approaches to improving the quality of student work
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New scaffolding method improves student argumentation
The key to a good argument is flowing SOLO
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Chief technology officer
Cristina helps develop technology that could change lives by extracting disease from the body
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Nanotoxicologist
Vicki examines how tiny nanomaterials present in everyday products such as medicine, electronics and clothing interact with our bodies to ensure they are safe to use or consume
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Computational toxicologist
Tim works in this rapidly expanding area of toxicology using computer modeling to more efficiently assess the risk of chemicals to people to keep the public safe
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Bioanalytical scientist
Claire’s work involves stress testing new medicines in various stages of drug development to ensure they are robust and reliable before being released onto the consumer market
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Analytical chemist
Tilly does research on human breath samples to potentially diagnose conditions like asthma and infectious diseases including cancer
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Development chemist, printing and inks
Mariam shares how she makes custom inks for their customers so they can safely print on food (like eggs) and food packaging providing vital information to the public
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Research assistant
Lewis contributes to cutting-edge scientific research using specialist equipment to potentially diagnose diseases like cancer sooner
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Scientific associate, NMR spectroscopy
Christopher uses NMR to identify the structure of new and unknown chemical compounds to support the development of new medicines
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Consumer products technician
Robert develops materials to improve the properties of consumer products from cosmetics to chewing gum
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Director of medicinal chemistry
Find out what’s involved in leading a team of 30 scientists who are researching new medicines
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Atmospheric chemist
Zoë’s role involves finding ways to minimise the impact of humans on the natural world
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Forensic scientist
Joni investigates biological samples for the presence of drugs and alcohol and also examines evidence seized by the police
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Environmental chemist
James helps protect the environment by assessing the risks to life from certain chemicals in soil, water and air
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Choose chemical representations carefully
How the combination of representations you use impacts your students’ learning
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Associate researcher, pharmaceuticals
Discover how you can change people’s lives as a chemist supervising the making of active ingredients in medicines
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Assistant analyst, drug control centre
Nicola describes how chemistry enabled her to play a vital part as an assistant analyst in the anti-doping laboratory for the Olympic Games
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Help students grasp the evolving nature of science
Students are expected to understand that scientific knowledge develops based on new evidence – here are four ways to illustrate how science advances
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Developing a theory
In this practical activity, students will monitor reactions of acids and develop a theory to explain their observations
