All articles by Kristy Turner – Page 2
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PosterMastering titration apparatus
Use this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity to show learners the names and uses of equipment they’ll encounter in this practical
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Ideas5 ways to successfully teach structure and bonding at 14–16
Strengthen students’ grasp of the abstract so they master this tricky topic and effectively tackle exam questions
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Understand covalent bonding diagrams and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceIonic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Understand the models and diagrams used to represent ionic bonding and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Describe the metallic bonding model and explain how this leads to particular properties in metals, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceAllotropes of carbon | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to retrieve information on the structure and bonding in different forms of carbon, with this scaffolded writing activity
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Ideas5 ways to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Secure your learners’ understanding of this core topic with these teacher-tested strategies
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FeatureHow to get your post-16 students to manage their workload effectively
Take a no-nonsense approach guaranteed to help your learners smash coursework targets
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IdeasHow to teach combustion and oxidation at 11–14
Use these 5 tried-and-tested tips to teach combustion safely and effectively
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ResourceNanomaterials and the nanoscale: structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ literacy skills with this scaffolded writing support on nanomaterials
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OpinionConfessions of an examiner
Exam marking veteran Kristy Turner shares the joys and challenges of it all – and why it matters
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Ideas5 ways to teach displacement reactions effectively
Spark students’ enthusiasm for this key chemistry topic with these teacher-tested strategies
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Ideas5 ways using videos can enhance your teaching
Discover teacher-tested ways that videos can support both learners and educators
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FeatureTeaching skills leads to success
How skills-based teaching prepares students for their futures
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Ideas5 ways to teach elements, compounds and mixtures at 11–14
Use these teacher-tested ideas to ensure your students don’t get mixed up about chemical substances
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OpinionWhy we should take a global view of education research
Kristy Turner spotlights unconscious bias in education research and encourages everyone to look beyond the obvious sources
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Ideas6 ways to teach strong and weak acids
Concentrate your students’ minds and they’ll soon master this topic
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CPD articleTeaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
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ResourceOrganic synthesis quiz | 16–18 years
Multiple choice quiz to check understanding and revise organic chemistry topics
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Ideas5 ways to teach paper chromatography
Brush up on your chromatography teaching skills with these teacher-tested tips