All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – March 2022
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IdeasHow to use textbooks effectively
6 teacher-tested strategies for successful book learning in the classroom
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CPD articleHow to teach structure determination post-16
Students find this process puzzling. Help them solve it with these ideas and tips
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OpinionWhy it’s time to abandon the textbook
Biases, dated content and student disinterest mean it’s time to find course materials online, argues Kit Chapman
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IdeasGrowing decision trees
Use this essential learning aid to help students solve complex chemistry problems
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NewsForming Earth’s ancient atmosphere from space dust
Uncover how sun-weathered asteroids could be the ancient source of Earth’s water
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In my classroomStep into Pocklington School’s science labs
Teaching spaces where storytelling stimulates learning
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IdeasEveryday neutralisation myths busted
Give real-world relevance to neutralisation reactions by testing the basicity of toothpastes
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NewsMechanistic reasoning in the chemistry classroom
Do teachers need to rethink their explanations depending on their teaching context?
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NewsCooking up sustainable batteries
Find out how microwaves can improve the environmental credentials of electrochemical cells
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FeatureHanding out the keys to language learning
Tips for introducing new vocabulary to your science students
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IdeasShould we let students write on tables?
Use this handy technique to effectively engage disinterested learners
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FeatureTackling gender equality in science
How to tackle gender equality and inspire a generation through science teaching
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Exhibition chemistryShocking revelations 2: neutralisation reactions
Use this experiment to demonstrate the different behaviours of weak and strong acids
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FeatureOcean acidification
How scientists are fighting the serious risk atmospheric carbon dioxide poses to our seas – and the planet
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IdeasTeach electrochemical cells using number grids
Make explaining electrochemical cells and calculating potentials simple with number grids
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FeatureWhy the world urgently needs more chemists
At a pivotal time in history, this vocation could be a lifeline in solving pressing global challenges