All articles by Kristy Turner – Page 2
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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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CPDTeaching 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
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FeatureThe challenges of managing behaviour in the chemistry lab
Take a look at the humorous side of everyday chemistry classroom shenanigans
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry
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IdeasHow to use textbooks effectively
6 teacher-tested strategies for successful book learning in the classroom
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Ideas5 effective ways to teach balancing equations
Tried-and-tested approaches to build student skills and confidence
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Ideas3 key skills your post-16 chemists need for university
How to help your students make the transition to higher education more smoothly
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ResourceThe chemistry of a meteorite | 11–14 years
Data analysis and graph drawing activity for 11–14 year olds based on the chemical composition of the Dhofar 007 meteorite. Identify elements from chemical formula and differentiate between metal and non-metal elements.