Catherine Smith
Catherine is a secondary school teacher at Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre, an 11–18 academy in Leicestershire.
IdeasPut organic chemistry concepts in context
3 ways to teach 14–16 students how to apply their knowledge to new scenarios and prepare them for exams
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Raise your students’ aspirations
Try these effective strategies to inspire pupils to pursue STEM subjects and careers
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Concrete solutions to sustainable materials
Enhance your teaching of materials and explore how new types of concrete could reduce carbon emissions
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Epidemiology: Calling the disease detectives
What is an epidemiologist? Inspire students with this fascinating insight into the world of some of the most powerful scientific detectives
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How to use a slide show for a live lesson
Catherine Smith shares her strategy for teaching a remote lesson on the Hess cycle
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Coronavirus: should we be sanitising our shopping?
Chemists are busily working out how long Covid-19 remains viable on various surfaces – here’s what we know so far
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How to find good teaching resources
Get the high-quality teaching resources you need, both online and off
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Freeing the world from chemical weapons
Chemists have helped destroy 97% of declared banned substances, finds Andy Extance, and are pushing to get the rest
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Reef-safe sunscreens
Nina Notman investigates the science behind UV-absorbing sunscreens and ‘reef-friendly’ formulations
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The evolution of the periodic table
Uncovering the history of the periodic table’s distinct design
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Help students understand accuracy and error
Embed use of the right key terms in practical work from an early age
