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How to harness social media to teach the development of the periodic table
Help students understand how scientific ideas are developed by creating social media posts from historic scientists
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Modelling ionic bonds with plasticine
Mould your students’ understanding of ionic bond formation and overcome misconceptions
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The fast guide to microscale practical work
Every chemistry teacher’s must-have guide to this no-fuss method for practical work
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Escape the classroom: and try microscale chemistry
Escape room puzzles based on simple microscale reactions for students
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Empower learners to own their success
Foster questioning and analytical thinking in the classroom
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Teach electrochemical cells using number grids
Make explaining electrochemical cells and calculating potentials simple with number grids
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Should we let students write on tables?
Use this handy technique to effectively engage disinterested learners
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Everyday neutralisation myths busted
Give real-world relevance to neutralisation reactions by testing the basicity of toothpastes
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Growing decision trees
Use this essential learning aid to help students solve complex chemistry problems
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How to use textbooks effectively
6 teacher-tested strategies for successful book learning in the classroom
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How to succeed as a new science teacher
Four fab hacks to help you thrive in your first years of teaching science
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How to solve a murder
Combine chemical analysis and practical activities to crack a crime and engage younger students
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Teach complex concepts easily with paper prompts
How folding paper is a successful learning tool for complex topics
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5 effective ways to teach balancing equations
Tried-and-tested approaches to build student skills and confidence
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When things go wrong in the classroom, a video can help
Practical demo gone wrong in the chemistry lab? Here’s how to save the day
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Reuse remote teaching resources
During lockdown, teachers worked so hard to create engaging remote resources. Now that we’re back in class, let’s continue using these to enhance teaching and learning
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Teach justice and cooperation through chemistry
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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Equality, education and science
Easy-to-implement ways to link these topics to your lessons on energy sources, water resources, nanochemistry, health and climate change
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Tackle poverty in chemistry lessons
Link the science you teach in your classroom to poverty and inequality targeted by the UN’s SDGs