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OpinionOracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching
The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers
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ResourceIntroducing chemical change | Key terms support | 11–14
Language support pack for Introducing chemical change, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceQuantitative chemistry | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for quantitative chemistry, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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IdeasBuild better conceptual understanding
How you can model constructing complex sentences to improve learners’ mental models
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IdeasIdeas to inspire confident contributions to group talk
Include every learner in the chemistry conversation with these four valuable tools
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IdeasHelp learners master organic mechanisms using talk
Improve post-16 students’ understanding through verbal communication
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ExtensionIonic bonding and electron transfer | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Learners evaluate and discuss ideas about ionic bonding, the formation of ions and energetics
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceAtomic model | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding of the atomic model
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ResourceStates of matter | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of solids, liquids and gases
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ResourceDiffusion | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Use scaffolded prompts to support learners to write about diffusion
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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