All Lesson planning articles
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FeatureBoost learners’ knowledge retrieval with cognitive science
A successful strategy to transform the teaching and learning of disciplinary and substantive knowledge into a more effective and enjoyable experience
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FeatureLonger classes: what’s the verdict?
Discover why one school has switched to fewer, longer lessons in a school day – and how it’s going
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Ideas5 ways to use structure strips to scaffold learning
Boost your students’ ability to digest topics and write independently with these margin-sized prompts
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IdeasEscape the classroom: and revise chemistry knowledge
Challenge your students to break out of the lab and prepare for exams
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Ideas7 ways to fuel curiosity in science careers
Help foster the next generation of scientists by linking teaching topics to real-world events and career pathways
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OpinionWhy I use video to teach chemistry concepts
Helen Rogerson shares why and when videos are useful in the chemistry classroom
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OpinionWhy I don’t use video to explain chemistry concepts
Discover Adam Boxer’s reasons for favouring a teacher’s explanation over a video
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FeatureBuild successful lesson plans using AI
Discover how AI can empower you to become a better teacher
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AnalysisThe chemicals cost crisis
As prices rise fast, some schools reluctantly cut back on practical work
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Ideas8 ways to boost student understanding with examples and non-examples
Help students fully grasp tough chemistry concepts by using example sets to explain them
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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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RSC NewsImproving our Chemical misconceptions collection
Discover a wealth of classroom resources addressing student misconceptions and covering the theory behind various pedagogical approaches
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IdeasHow to guarantee student participation and recall
Use this teacher-tested questioning and rehearsal strategy to ensure fully engaged learners
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IdeasImprove students’ recall with stories
Engage learners with science through stories – and improve their recall
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NewsWhat’s best: flipped or in-class learning?
Discover how one approach can boost student learning and engagement
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IdeasBoost younger students’ grasp of atomic structure
How to go beyond the simplistic when teaching this topic at 11–14, to help students achieve success at 14–16
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IdeasEffective strategies for homework success
Consolidate in-class learning consistently and effectively so your students ace their exams
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RSC NewsImproving our Classic chemistry demonstrations collection
Discover a wealth of optimised experiments and demonstrations for your classroom.
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FeatureTop tips for lesson planning
Unmissable advice for early career teachers preparing to teach science
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