Published from 2012–2015, The Mole was the Royal Society of Chemistry’s magazine for students, and anyone inspired to dig deeper into chemistry. Prior to 2012, Education in Chemistry published a supplement for students called InfoChem.
Chemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
Measuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
Waste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
Charles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
Funded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
Why not try…
Or instead, why not take a look at some of the more recent articles published in Education in Chemistry.
Teaching reacting masses at 14–16
Turn balanced equations into real quantities students can measure
Build stronger particle understanding
Three simple strategies to minimise misconceptions and solidify learners’ understanding of the particle model
A reduction in the science curriculum is welcome
Head of science Jo McMullen explains how the curriculum and assessment review findings could impact teachers and students in SEND settings
How to break through the numeracy barrier
Maths anxiety hinders chemistry learning, so give struggling students the best possible chance of success with these useful tips
Oracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching
The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers
