All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – March 2025
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IdeasWays to teach the mole at 14–16
Use these four ideas to effectively teach and contextualise this crucial chemistry unit
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FeatureSkills to succeed in the future chemical sciences workforce
What do learners need to master to thrive in the chemical sciences?
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IdeasAdd AI to your students’ toolbox
How to upskill learners to use AI as an interactive tutor, reduce frustration and build their confidence at home
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NewsHow PhET simulations help students with abstract concepts
Use digital resources to improve students’ chemistry learning outcomes
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CPD articleTeaching isomerism at post-16
Ensure your students succeed with structural and stereoisomerism
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IdeasHow to teach organic mechanisms using roleplay
Improve your students’ understanding of one of post-16 chemistry’s trickiest topics
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NewsAir fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
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IdeasTeaching tips to tackle maths anxiety
Help your students develop their numeracy confidence with these back-to-basics steps
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ArticleWhat’s the stretchiest cheese?
Explore the delicious chemistry of cheesemaking and discover the world’s longest cheese pull
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CPD articleHow to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Strengthen your students’ grasp of the atom and electronic configurations with these models and strategies
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InterviewMeet the can-crushing technician
Discover senior lab tech Andrew’s favourite experiments and book recommendation
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NewsSustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
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FeatureThe 6 best practicals for teaching electrochemistry from 11–18
Use a sequential approach to reinforce learning and maximise student success
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IdeasSuccess with GUESS for solving equation-based problems
Help your 11–16 students calculate answers independently and effectively with this acronym
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AnalysisThe changing post-16 landscape
Following a review of post-16 qualifications in England, the options are changing and AAQs loom on the horizon for science teachers and learners
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NewsHow metacognition improves student engagement and outcomes
Two strategies to improve learners’ thinking about thinking when solving chemistry problems
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NewsBreakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrate electrochemistry with a gravity cell
Video, kit list and teaching tips to set up a one-beaker copper–zinc voltaic cell to explore redox reactions
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FeatureThe fast guide to curriculum reviews
What outcomes to expect from reviews across the UK and Ireland