All Asking scientific questions articles
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CPD articleHow to teach extraction of metals at 14–16
Solidify learners’ understanding of extraction processes with these tips, misconception busters and teaching ideas
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CPD articleHow to teach atmospheric chemistry at 14–16
Use these guiding questions to guarantee student understanding of this tricky topic
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NewsSupport student sensemaking through directed dialogue
Discover how to encourage effective classroom conversation to boost student understanding
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CPD articleHow to teach equilibrium constants at 14–16
Use these strategies to connect 14–16 and post-16 study when teaching this topic, and cover all the essentials so students master it
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Ideas8 ways to boost student understanding with examples and non-examples
Help students fully grasp tough chemistry concepts by using example sets to explain them
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CPD articleHow to teach reversible reactions and equilibrium at 14–16
Use these tips and teaching ideas to secure student understanding when teaching this tricky topic
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CPD articleHow to teach post-16 transition metals and complex ions
Everything you need to help your students master transition metal complexes
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IdeasHow to guarantee student participation and recall
Use this teacher-tested questioning and rehearsal strategy to ensure fully engaged learners
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CPD articleEverything you need to teach energetics at 14–16
Use these ideas to help students understand the world of energetics, enthalpy and equilibrium
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FeatureWhy it’s important to encourage student decision-making in practicals
Improve student engagement, motivation and behaviour by giving them more choice
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CPD articleHow to teach electrochemistry at post-16
Use these tips to help your students calculate redox reactions and create electrochemical cells
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ResourceCustard experiment | 11–14 years
Introduce your learners to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids as well as the explosive nature of powders
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ResourceInvestigating cold reactions | 11–14 years
Explore what is meant by ‘cold’ and the applications of endothermic reactions
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NewsConceptual peer-to-peer questioning improves learning
Get the cogs turning for successful learning by encouraging the right kind of student interactions
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CPD articleHow to teach quantitative chemistry at post-16
Use these tips to help your students successfully calculate reacting masses and limiting agents
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Class experimentAcid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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NewsHow to help students identify electrophiles and nucleophiles
Use evidence-based research and teaching tips to solidify understanding of reaction mechanisms
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ResourceTricky tracks: observation and inference in science | 11–14 years
Presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to help learners understand the difference between observation and inference as you build their understanding of the scientific process
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IdeasBoost student confidence constructing hypotheses
Ideas to help you teach this essential scientific skill
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ReviewTeaching secondary chemistry, 3rd edition
From misconceptions to maths, this book is an essential resource