All Communication skills articles
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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
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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