All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – January 2023
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IdeasHow to use models to boost understanding
Help students make sense of the chemistry they can’t see with memorable representations
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FeatureHow chemistry keeps trains on track
Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries
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FeatureWhere have all the science specialists gone?
Read about the ongoing science teacher supply challenge and the potential solutions
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Ideas6 ways to teach strong and weak acids
Concentrate your students’ minds and they’ll soon master this topic
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrating the chameleon redox reaction with a lollipop
Give your students a sweet treat with this colourful manganate(VII) reaction demo
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CPD articleHow to teach entropy at post-16
Use these ideas and activities to help your chemistry students master this challenging topic
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IdeasHarness the power of video to dispel misconceptions
A creative solution to reveal and resolve confusion about displacement reactions
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FeatureNail every practical lesson
Great advice for new (and experienced) teachers to ensure classroom experiments go well every time
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FeatureHow to know if it’s the right school for you
Advice and insight to help you find the perfect job
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In my classroomThe new labs at Launceston College in Cornwall
Look inside the school’s new labs to gain inspiration for your own teaching space
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CPD articleHow to teach ionic bonding at 14–16
Steer students away from ionic bonding misconceptions with these ideas for your classroom
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IdeasHelp students apply the right concepts in chemistry
How your students can use decision trees to improve exam success
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ArticleHow do whiteboard markers work?
Learn about the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains
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NewsRecycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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FeatureExtraordinary electrodes
How the next generation of rechargeable batteries will be better, safer and greener
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NewsDeveloping critical thinking skills
Use real-world context to help your students adopt a holistic problem-solving approach
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OpinionRe-evaluating how we teach practicals
Why a science technician thinks we need to take a closer look at practicals
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PosterEverything you need to teach fractional distillation
With this poster and classroom activity, your 14–16 students will soon be experts
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OpinionAI bots can do your students’ homework
AI is readily available and willing to write about chemistry for your learners. The question is whether it’s a bad idea