All Communication skills articles
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FeatureResearch-informed tips for using dialogic teaching
Use extended periods of talk between students to improve the quality of their responses in chemistry
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IdeasA sweet solution to extended questions
Motivate learners to structure their answers for full marks
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ProjectNanoparticles in sunscreen challenge | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Make your own sunscreen and determine its SPF using UV light transmission
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ProjectAnalysing the chemistry of food | Chemistry for All project | 14–16 years
Analyse food and drink samples using TLC, titration and visible absorption spectroscopy with this engaging project
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ResourceThe aspirin story | 16–18 years
Find out about the discovery and use of aspirin with this research and presentation task for groups of 16–18 year-old learners
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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IdeasStrategies to help students write scientifically
Essential advice from an English teacher on how to successfully model the writing process and boost your learners’ skills
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IdeasCreating posters to present information
Help your students learn how to communicate their results effectively
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ResourcePresenting investigations: academic-style posters | 14–16 years
Using this resource, learners create an academic-style poster summarising the key information and data from an investigation
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IdeasBuilding literacy skills in science
Follow this guide to introduce and develop your students’ literacy skills in science
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IdeasImprove your students’ literacy in science skills
Use these tips to help your pupils write and talk like a scientist
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ResourceStructure and bonding: exploding exam questions | 14–16 years
Present and practise a technique to help learners understand the language used in extended-reponse questions and improve their answers
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry
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IdeasHow to harness social media to teach the development of the periodic table
Help students understand how scientific ideas are developed by creating social media posts from historic scientists
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FeatureHow to apply cognitive load theory to chemistry topics
Ideas from cognitive science to transform your chemistry teaching
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ResourceReciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years
Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills
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ResourceCatalysts and reaction conditions for sustainable industry | 16–18 years
Research and presentation activity based on catalysts and reaction conditions in the context of sustainable industry
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IdeasEffective reading strategies for the chemistry classroom
Try these simple, teacher-tested approaches to build your students’ literacy skills
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Job profileSenior director of chip research
Jason talks about his team’s important work on a platform that allows scientists to sequence DNA wherever they are and uncover viral outbreaks, or identify new species.