Activities for developing key secondary school chemistry skills remotely

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Ready-to-go ideas and resources for developing your students’ key skills while home learning, including interpreting graphs and writing about practicals

With students across the UK learning from home once more in 2021, many teachers are worried about the impact on student progress. How can we support students in developing key skills such as interpreting graphs and writing practical methods that will enable them to succeed in their courses later on?

This article looks at some activities to assist students in developing such skills, and particularly to adapt these activities and strategies while teaching remotely.

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