All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – September 2022
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NewsImprove students’ understanding of stereoisomers with these evidence-based ideas
Discover three effective methods to help your students understand molecular rotations
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OpinionHow to support schools in hard times
The realities of teaching in challenging circumstances, and the truth about the help schools need
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FeaturePut your best foot forward with personalised professional learning
Ensure your CPD is tailored to you and your classroom to improve student outcomes
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In my classroomLook inside the labs of Truro College in Cornwall
Teaching spaces where organisation is king, allowing more time for demonstrations
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ArticlePuzzles from this issue
Sharpen your subject knowledge over the holidays with this science-themed quick crossword and anagram word search
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FeatureWhy teaching matters: the bigger picture
When did you last reflect on the long-term impact of your day-to-day work? Perhaps it’s time
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CPD articleTeaching energy and change post-16
Try these ideas to help students better understand this scientific concept
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Ideas7 steps to hassle-free retrieval practice
How to use this popular technique to assess student understanding, with no planning and minimal fuss
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NewsComposite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding
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Exhibition chemistryThe production and combustion of nitrocellulose
Get your students engaged in a flash with this impressive demo
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NewsBoost scientific inquiry skills with strategies for reading and reflection
Tips to help students effectively design experiments and form researchable questions
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IdeasCreating a culture of error
Use these 5 teacher-tested tips to help your students learn (and grow) from their mistakes
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FeatureCarbon monoxide poisoning
Chemists are developing new detection and treatment methods for this deadly gas
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FeatureGet support from … Chemists’ Community Fund
If you’re a teacher and RSC member, here’s how to get help with everything from your well-being to financial planning
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NewsSpiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderweb’s weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?
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CPD articleUse post-16 atomic models to inform 14–16 understanding
It’ll help minimise unhelpful misconceptions too
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Ideas12 top tips for safe science in your school
Advice for technicians (and teachers) on safely opening up the prep room and on ensuring a successful start to practical work
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FeatureHow to use stay interviews to retain and motivate teachers
Ask teachers the right questions at the right time to ensure they stay – and flourish