All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – September 2026
Wondering where to start? Here is what's in this issue .
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Ideas5 ways to teach gas tests
Kristy Turner shares approaches to secure your 11–14 and 14–16 learners’ knowledge and build confidence
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IdeasGuarantee successful learning with these four approaches
Use this toolkit to inspire, motivate and empower your learners and improve learning outcomes
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FeatureHow many hours do you work?
50 hours a week and little personal life is not unusual for science teachers. We find out how they’re coping
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IdeasCultivating confidence with bond energy calculations
Use this checklist to help your students move away from misconceptions and calculate energy changes with confidence
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NewsScientists float new findings explaining water’s unusual properties
Deepen your learners understanding of why liquid water behaves weirdly
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FeatureWhat challenges face learners starting secondary science?
For learners moving from primary to new routines and labs in secondary school can be daunting, but a smooth move is possible
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IdeasBuild resilience and independence to master reaction mechanisms
Modelling, scaffolding and worked example problem pairs: a recipe for post-16 success in organic chemistry
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ArticleWhy do aeroplanes leave lines in the sky?
Debunk conspiracies and discover the chemistry behind contrails, suction toilets and infamous airline food
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InterviewMeet the Arsenal-supporting technician
Keep prep running smoothly with David’s note‑taking tip and find out his favourite piece of lab equipment
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CPD articleAdaptive teaching helps every student thrive
Practical ways to adapt your teaching so all students can access, understand and succeed in science
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NewsMake peer feedback effective in your science classroom
How to turn students into thinking partners who give useful, actionable insight
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FeatureNavigating the adoption process as a teacher
Is it possible to balance full-time teaching with the process of adopting a child? A teacher who became an adoptive mum shares her story
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IdeasPinpoint and fix misconceptions
Effectively identify and fix the root of student errors without reteaching the entire topic using this four-step approach as part of concept repair
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IdeasBuild professional development into your week with a simple spreadsheet
Take a snapshot of your teaching week-by-week in spreadsheets and make self-reflection a habit to boost your practice
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NewsNanocrystals could help hydrogen fuel go mainstream
Connect ideas about nanoparticles and catalysis to emerging hydrogen technologies
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ArticleWhat do antifreeze and ice cream have in common?
Get the scoop on propylene glycol and why portion size matters
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ArticleHow could a switch to digital impact your students?
Under pressure to use on-screen assessments, we explore how teachers can ensure the benefits outweigh the risks
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InterviewMeet the teacher turned teacher trainer
Recent recruit to teacher training, Eleanor is a PGCE science lead and she shares the one quality she believes makes exceptional teachers
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CPD articleHow to measure rates and interpret graphs
Move beyond engaging demonstrations and build learners’ confidence in interpreting rates of reaction graphs
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ArticleWhat becoming a teacher has taught me about learning
As she prepares to step into her first teaching role, May reflects on what she’s learned about teaching – and herself – during an exhausting but rewarding year as a trainee