All Comprehension skills articles
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Job profileForensic toxicologist
Calum helps ensure public safety through the toxicological testing of everyday items like food, cosmetics, electronics, medicines and textiles to ensure they are safe to use and consume
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Senior committee specialist, UK government
Xameerah talks about her important role in providing specialist advice on science and science policy to inform the work and policies of the UK government
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Medical research council board secretary
Hazel discusses her vital part in funding groundbreaking scientific research through the medical research council by assessing and discussing funding proposals with the council
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Policy adviser, UK government
Tom works for the UK government and briefs ministers and politicians about the latest scientific research to inform their policies
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Policy researcher, cancer research UK
Harriet works at the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research where she helps researchers get support from the UK government and other research bodies
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Atmospheric chemist
Zoë’s role involves finding ways to minimise the impact of humans on the natural world
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Bringing cutting-edge chemistry to the classroom
How to use the latest scientific developments to inspire your class
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Tri strategaeth i gefnogi dysgwyr dwyieithog
Yr hyn y gallwch ei ddysgu gan athrawon gwyddoniaeth Cymreig
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Help students connect observations to theory
Talking activities that give a deeper understanding of practical work
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Using chemistry articles to promote scientific literacy in the classroom
Research shows how context supports student understanding
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How to read a journal article
Reading this guide will help you read and understand journal articles. It explains how they are structured, where to find specific information, what peer review is and how you can critically assess the content. This guide is part of a collection of resources that we have produced for students ...
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Poor literacy skills hold disadvantaged students back in science
Reading skills are crucial for closing the attainment gap according to a new report
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Know your poison: the festival chemical safety net
How analytical chemistry helps reduce the harms of drug use
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Making chemical language easy
Ann Marie Farrell and Michael Seery consider how to meet students’ language and literacy needs within chemistry
