Catherine Smith
Catherine is a secondary school teacher at Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre, an 11–18 academy in Leicestershire.
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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
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Molecular motors power on
From rotating alkenes to artificial muscle – specification links and resources will help you bring this cutting-edge story to your classroom
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Cutting edge science in a school laboratory
After ten years, many experiments and cohorts of new students, Catherine Smith shares her experience completing a multistep synthesis with her science club
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The value of extra-curricular science clubs
Catherine reflects on her extra-curricular science clubs and what she and the students gain from them
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Teacher proof
Tom Bennett investigates the proof behind many of the popular education theories promoted to the unsuspecting teacher
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