All articles by David Paterson
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PosterHow to teach filtration, evaporation and crystallisation at 11–14
Show your learners the essentials of separation techniques with this poster and fact sheet
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PosterTeaching distillation’s apparatus and stages
Walk your 14–16 learners through the process of distillation and the equipment needed
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Class experimentMicroscale diffusion of a gas | 11–16 years
Explore diffusion with this simple and effective microscale experiment
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FeatureEnhance students’ learning and development with digital resources
Tips and a model to improve learners’ understanding and develop vital skills using digital learning
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IdeasUse AI to successfully assess students’ understanding
Discover how to quickly and effectively generate multiple choice questions on key chemistry topics
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CPD articleEverything you need to teach energetics at 14–16
Use these ideas to help students understand the world of energetics, enthalpy and equilibrium
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IdeasChwalu camsyniadau gyda byrddau gwyn digidol
Ffordd gyflym a hawdd o weld beth mae’r myfyrwyr yn ei feddwl, gyda phopeth o greu model 3D o foleciwl i gemeg organig
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IdeasBanish misconceptions with digital whiteboards
A quick, low-stakes way to see what students are thinking, with everything from 3D molecule modelling to organic chemistry
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IdeasSut mae addysgu sgiliau asesu risg
Helpwch eich myfyrwyr i ddysgu sut mae cadw’r labordy’n ddiogel
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CPD articleTeaching spectroscopic techniques at post-16
Use these ideas and resources to help your students master spectroscopy
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ResourceSnap adwaith dadleoli | 11–14 oed
Gallwch atgyfnerthu’r hyn a ddysgwyd am adweithiau dadleoli syml gyda’r gêm hon, ac yna gweithgaredd asesu ffurfiannol ar gyfer y dosbarth cyfan
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ResourceDisplacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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ResourceHanukkah doughnuts: interpret practical instructions | 11–14 years
Worksheet on interpreting practical methods using a recipe format, a scientific method and integrated instructions
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IdeasFrom microscale to full-scale practicals
Find out how to upscale your practicals to reduce cognitive load and improve students’ results
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FeatureTargeted strategies to support good classroom behaviour
Tackle potential behaviour challenges in your chemistry classroom before they arise
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CPD articleUse post-16 atomic models to inform 14–16 understanding
It’ll help minimise unhelpful misconceptions too
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IdeasTake a microscale approach to electrochemical cells
How you can use Petri dish galvanic cells to support learning about electricity
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FeatureRisk assessing your chemistry practicals
Keep on top of risk assessments to ensure your practical lessons are safe
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