Welcome back from the summer break. We hope you had a restful break and enjoy the great resources and opportunities we have to share with you this month. In this week’s issue, look forward to: new teacher sessions; our new organic chemistry course; the Leadership Mentoring Programme; and a free webinar.
Take part in our September–October teacher sessions
If you are a trainee or early career science teacher, or know someone who is, you can join our fully-funded online support sessions. Attend one session or take part in the full series. Build your confidence with practical, expert-led guidance on behaviour management and safe practical work. You’ll also receive ready-to-use resources in our RSC topic packages to support lesson planning and teaching biology and physics with SAPS and IOP.
Early career teaching strategies and chemistry for science teachers
If you’re an early career teacher looking to strengthen your teaching strategies after your initial training, our Early career teaching strategies course will support you while you build your confidence.
If you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in teaching chemistry, our Chemistry for science teachers courses develop your understanding of key chemistry concepts. This will enable you to deliver more engaging and effective lessons.
Strengthen your knowledge in organic chemistry with our new self-led course
Our new organic chemistry course will build your confidence at your own pace, allowing you to develop your students’ understanding of organic compounds, reactions and mechanisms.
With videos, multiple choice questions, discussion threads and activities, it gives you everything you need to succeed. There are flexible options to purchase the 14+ course, the 16+ course or both, with discounts if you’re a Teach Chemistry member.
Would you like to develop your leadership skills further?
Register by Monday 5 October
We’re pleased to be recruiting again for our popular Leadership Mentoring Programme. We are inviting heads of science or chemistry, or those in equivalent roles across the UK and Ireland, to take part as mentees, forming partnerships with RSC members working in industry.
Discover cutting-edge primary science with Did you know?
Tuesday 24 November, 4–5pm
One of our prize winners, Did you know?, who are part of to the Primary Science Teaching Trust, are hosting a webinar for primary teachers.
Join Rebecca Ellis and Alison Trew to learn about how you can take cutting-edge science and format it in ways that are useful for your primary school pupils, with supporting materials such as articles and teacher guides included.
Bring new science to your lessons
Apply for the Outreach Fund
Deadline Friday 2 October, 5pm
Turn your chemistry engagement ideas into reality. Whether you’re planning a school event, community activity or new outreach project, our Outreach Fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to help you make it happen. Access webinars and resources to find out more.
Explore the story of the fifth element
What makes boron so extraordinary? Find out on 21 October with author Stephen Mansell. Discover how boron’s unusual chemistry has influenced everything from glassmaking and electronics to cancer treatments, and hear some of the remarkable stories featured in his new book Boron: In Search of the Real Fifth Element.
Find out more about the webinar
Free physics CPD for primary and secondary teachers
Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 October | London and Birmingham
Build your confidence in teaching physics with free Ogden Trust CPD this October. Primary teachers can explore light and sound, while secondary teachers can strengthen their understanding of forces and waves. You’ll leave with practical classroom activities, expert guidance and equipment to support learning, including light and sound demonstration resources, ray box torches and BeeSpi sensors.
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