All CPD article articles – Page 3
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CPD articleTeaching organic chemistry post-16
Introduce the study of molecules containing carbon atoms to your students with these many different contexts
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CPD articleTeaching rates of reaction post-16: part 2
Ideas and activities to help students explore catalysts
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CPD articleTeaching observation skills at 11–14
Observation is a key skill for budding chemists. This is how to develop it with your younger students
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CPD articleTeaching rates of reaction post-16
Ideas and activities to help students explore reaction dynamics and mechanisms
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CPD articleHow to teach controlled variable investigations at 11–14
Get your younger students confident with different types of variables and conducting well-controlled investigations
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CPD articleTeaching acids and bases post-16
Try these tips, ideas and activities to help you teach this topic
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CPD articleHow to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14
Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change
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CPD articleTeaching structure and bonding post-16
Try these tips, contexts and activities to tackle the orbital model of the atom and bonding
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CPD articleHow to teach the chemistry of the rock cycle at 11–14
Develop your teaching practice with the ultimate guide to teaching the chemistry of the rock cycle including resources, misconceptions and teaching ideas
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CPD articleHow to teach earth science at 11–14
Use real-life examples and historical information to help students get to grips with the structure and composition of the Earth
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CPD articleHow to teach materials at 11–14
Use real life examples to help students get to grips with the properties of ceramics, polymers and composites
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CPD articleHow to teach chemical energetics
Exothermic reactions go beyond simply combustion – use these tips to boost student understanding of energy transfer
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CPD articleHow to make effective use of pre-recorded lessons
Try this great approach for introducing new content and letting learners rewatch to their heart’s desire
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CPD articleTaking a week-by-week approach to remote teaching
Help students manage their workload with weekly assignments and feedback
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CPD articleUsing investigations to engage your 11–14 students
Try this proven approach to remote teaching with your science classes
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CPD articleHow to use a slide show for a live lesson
Catherine Smith shares her strategy for teaching a remote lesson on the Hess cycle
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CPD articleHow to teach conservation of mass
Help students navigate the law of conservation of mass on dissolving and heating
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CPD articleHow to run a quiz for distance learning
Kristy Turner shares the structure for a lesson using a semi-live approach to quizzing
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CPD articleHow to teach non-metals
Showcasing samples and gas tests are imperative when introducing non-metal elements to students
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CPD articleDisplacement reactions
Activities, tips and ideas to help students get to grips with the reactivity series