All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – Online extras 2021
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NewsSlashing emissions with polymer fashion
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
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News
Using student-generated animations to assess conceptions
Harness the power of PowerPoint when teaching molecular motion to identify misconceptions and help students better understand the sub-microscopic world
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Resource
Explaining observations in energetics quiz
Get your 11–14 students applying their rates of reactions knowledge to new contexts
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CPD
How to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14
Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change
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Ideas
Mistakes, errors and misconceptions: 6 ways to develop your assessment skills
Learn how to use your subject knowledge to avoid learning errors
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News
The exceptional alloy that’s resisting corrosion
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions
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Feature
Why you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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Ideas
Practise purposeful practicals
Identify the reason you’re teaching a particular experiment to ensure students learn not just how to do it, but the concept and technique too
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Ideas
The fast guide to enquiry-based learning
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about EBL and how to incorporate it into your chemistry lessons
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News
Researchers find metacognition aids sub-microscopic understanding
Get research-based tips for improving your students’ sub-microscopic understanding of particle models
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Ideas
3 ideas to make the most of an hour for practical work
Time in the lab is valuable. Try these three tried-and-tested ways to squeeze the most out of every precious minute of your practical lessons
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News
Classroom assessment skills: 6 ways to develop your assessment literacy
Master this essential skill and develop a mental map of your subject in three easy steps
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Feature
Make learning chemistry child’s play
Does play have a role in science learning for older children? This is h ow to bring more creativity to older students’ learning and why it’s important
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Ideas
No words necessary: the classroom hand signals you need to know
15 essential gestures to control students’ behaviour and save your voice when teaching from the front
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Analysis
Why schools need more science technicians
Boosting technician numbers could improve workload for everyone – but how can it be done?
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Interview
‘Structure and bonding really gets to the heart of chemistry’
Meet Niki Kaiser, a chemistry teacher inspiring others to embrace evidence-based teaching practices
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Ideas
4 strategies to get students to follow hygiene rules in school
Why a positive approach helps students follow the rules: practical tips for encouraging your students to better follow mask and handwashing rules during the Covid-19 pandemic
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How to reply to parents’ questions about homeschooling
Advice on answering questions from parents and carers with children learning from home during the Covid-19 pandemic
