All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – March 2024
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Analysis
Reviewing the ECF
Do new teachers leave the early career framework a five-star review or are they left with a bad taste in their mouths?
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News
Revealing blueberries’ nanostructure
Find out how microscopic, self-assembling particles give blueberries their characteristic blue hue
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Article
March 2024: Use ideas from this issue
Ideas for your classroom and teaching from our March 2024 issue
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Feature
Teaching Earth’s resources
Everything you need to help your 11–14 learners grasp the importance of finite and renewable resources
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News
Using polluting red mud for greener metal production
Transforming toxic mud into iron in a breakthrough for steelmaking sustainability
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Opinion
How do you feel about working in science education?
Tell us what it’s like by taking part in the Science teaching survey, and we can improve our support for you
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Opinion
Why I use video to teach chemistry concepts
Helen Rogerson shares why and when videos are useful in the chemistry classroom
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Feature
Crime-busting chemical analysis
From dog detectives to AI, discover the cutting-edge advances in forensic science
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News
3 ways to boost knowledge transfer and retention
Apply these evidence-informed cognitive processes to ensure your learners get ahead
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Exhibition chemistry
Demonstrate concentration and density with a transition metal colloid cell
Boost 11–14 learners’ understanding of diffusion and transition metal chemistry
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Opinion
Why I don’t use video to explain chemistry concepts
Discover Adam Boxer’s reasons for favouring a teacher’s explanation over a video
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Feature
Build successful lesson plans using AI
Discover how AI can empower you to become a better teacher
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News
High levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water
Unbottle the truth of what’s inside your drinking water
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Ideas
Reduce your workload with ChatGPT
Use these tried-and-tested tips to save time and boost your teaching practice
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CPD
How to teach atmospheric chemistry at 14–16
Use these guiding questions to guarantee student understanding of this tricky topic
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Feature
Life cycle assessment of fast-food containers
Examining the environmental impact of single-use takeaway packaging
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Article
How does washing detergent work?
Discover the chemistry behind bright whites and clean coloured clothes, and the differences between washing powders, liquids and pods
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Feature
The science classroom of the future
AI is revolutionising the world and your classroom – what will your teaching space look like in 2044?
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News
Tropical birds bear brunt of gold mining impact
Birds pay the environmental price for metal extraction