All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – May 2024
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Ideas5 ways to successfully teach structure and bonding at 14–16
Strengthen students’ grasp of the abstract so they master this tricky topic and effectively tackle exam questions
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CPD articleHow to teach chromatography at post-16
Everything you need to help your students master the fundamentals of this analytical technique
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NewsUnderstanding how students untangle intermolecular forces
Discover how learners use electronegativity to predict the location of dipole−dipole interactions
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FeatureStrengthen your teaching practice with targeted CPD
Discover why subject knowledge always packs a punch in the classroom
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IdeasUse AI to successfully assess students’ understanding
Discover how to quickly and effectively generate multiple choice questions on key chemistry topics
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FeatureSniffing out the science of smells
What makes a bad smell smell bad? Sniff out the chemical culprits behind obnoxious odours
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ArticleWhat’s the history and science of tea?
Look into the chemistry in your cup of tea, the global origins of its leaves and why you should add salt
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In my classroomInside the labs at Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge chemistry teachers share how they engage post-16 learners with models and more
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NewsEnzymes make dyeing denim more sustainable
Have researchers found a greener way to dye jeans blue with less impact on the Earth’s resources and without toxic chemicals?
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OpinionWhy we should ditch working scientifically
Explore a different approach to this national curriculum strand, grounded in contemporary cognitive science
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FeatureWhy fermented foods are good for your gut – and your teaching
From kimchi to kefir, tuck into the complex chemistry of fermentation and its health potential
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Ideas7 ways to fuel curiosity in science careers
Help foster the next generation of scientists by linking teaching topics to real-world events and career pathways
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NewsHow visuospatial thinking boosts chemistry understanding
Encourage your students to use their hands to help them get to grips with complex chemistry concepts
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Exhibition chemistryIllustrate polymer properties with a self-siphoning solution
Demonstrate the tubeless siphon with poly(ethylene glycol) and highlight the polymer’s viscoelasticity to your 11–16 learners
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NewsComposite decking can capture carbon dioxide
Could our choice of patio decking help reduce the global warming effects of building materials?
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OpinionWhy equity and inclusion are key issues for chemistry teachers
Louise Archer from the ASPIRES project explains the reasons you should prioritise science capital in your classroom
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PosterMastering titration apparatus
Use this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity to show learners the names and uses of equipment they’ll encounter in this practical
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ArticleMay 2024: Use ideas from this issue
Ideas for your classroom and teaching from our May 2024 issue