Louise Hussein
Louise is a teacher of chemistry at an independent girls' school in Dulwich, Greater London.
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
ResourceElectrochemical cells misconception buster | 16–18 years
Probe learners’ knowledge of setting up electrochemical cells, redox equations and calculations
CPDHow to teach electrochemistry at post-16
Use these tips to help your students calculate redox reactions and create electrochemical cells
IdeasEffective test review strategies
Boost learning for all and banish exam anxiety with this teacher-tested routine
IdeasHow to help students develop their practical skills
Use a model, feedback, reapply loop to develop students’ practical skills
ResourcePractical skills tracking | 16–18 years
Use these editable tools to help learners develop their practical skills using the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC)
Feature4 ways to boost behaviour management
Use these tips to improve student behaviour and attainment – collaboratively and consistently
IdeasHarness the power of video to dispel misconceptions
A creative solution to reveal and resolve confusion about displacement reactions
IdeasModelling trends in periodicity
How to use models to help your students get on top of periodic trends
Ideas6 steps to successful science lab groups
Improve students’ behaviour and teamwork, and see them take pride in their chemistry practicals
IdeasHow 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
IdeasTeach electrochemical cells using number grids
Make explaining electrochemical cells and calculating potentials simple with number grids
CPDHow to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14
Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change
ResourceCarbon cycle lesson plan
Use this lesson plan to structure a lesson on the carbon cycle at 11–14
ResourceCarbon cycle game
Students take on the role of a carbon atom as it cycles through the Earth to better understand the carbon cycle
IdeasOne simple way to provide quick and effective online feedback
Use objective-based marking to save time and engage students with online feedback
FeatureHow to combat perfectionism in your students
Steer perfectionism in the classroom in positive ways
