All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – November 2020
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Resource
The ‘broken’ practical approach
Take this approach to practical work to ensure students are learning, not just doing
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Article
November 2020: Use ideas from this issue
Ideas for your classroom and teaching from our November 2020 issue
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Opinion
Being anti-racist in science education
Good intentions are not enough. We need to work to counter racism in science education
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Exhibition chemistry
The reaction of magnesium with steam
How to bridge a common gap in students’ understanding of the reactivity series
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News
Seeding the ocean against climate change
Volcanic ash could be a key ingredient to sequester carbon dioxide
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Opinion
Making a big difference in diversity
Why RSC president Tom Welton doesn’t want to make the change alone
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News
Harness self-regulation to nurture independent study skills
Follow these tips to engage students with learning processes
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Q&A
Classroom questions: fears, units and chat
Experts answer questions about using units in calculations and encouraging classroom chats from trainee, newly qualified and early career teachers
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Ideas
Put organic chemistry concepts in context
3 ways to teach 14–16 students how to apply their knowledge to new scenarios and prepare them for exams
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Ideas
Strategies to boost learning
You’ll be hooked on these approaches to improving the quality of student work
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Feature
Making materials from biomass
Biomass is regularly used as fuel, but have we been overlooking this sustainable resource as a source of chemical building blocks?
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Maths
Working with 2D and 3D models in chemistry
Support students to get a better grasp of geometric shapes and improve their learning
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Interview
‘I went on my first anti-racism march when I was 14’
Meet Tom Welton, RSC president, ionic liquid guru and vocal advocate for inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences
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Feature
How to combat perfectionism in your students
Steer perfectionism in the classroom in positive ways
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Ideas
5 ways to explain titration
From modelling to scaffolding, these tips will help students master this tricky topic
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Feature
Raise your students’ aspirations
Try these effective strategies to inspire pupils to pursue STEM subjects and careers