Laura Conkerton

Elements, compounds and mixtures | Reading comprehension | 11–14

Practise reading comprehension skills with a science research article about the benefits of carbon capture from the oceans

Particle model | Key terms support | 11–14

Language support pack for particle model, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions

Structure and bonding | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years

Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence

Atomic model | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years

Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence 

Should we retain the skill of handwriting?

2025-01-03T07:00:00

Discover why one teacher thinks writing by hand is vital for science learners

Creating posters to present information

2023-03-29T07:00:00

Help your students learn how to communicate their results effectively

Presenting investigations: academic-style posters | 14–16 years

Using this resource, learners create an academic-style poster summarising the key information and data from an investigation

Effective reading strategies for the chemistry classroom

2021-07-22T08:42:00

Try these simple, teacher-tested approaches to build your students’ literacy skills