All articles by Naomi Hennah
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OpinionFoster deeper comprehension and engagement with oracy
It’s time to recognise speaking and listening as a cornerstone of learning science
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ResourceParticle model | Structured talk | 11–14 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding by applying the particle model
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceAtomic model | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding of the atomic model
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Opinion4 ideas to empower your learners
Use key education frameworks, such as PISA, in your chemistry lessons to equip students for life
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CPD articleTeaching enthalpy cycles at post-16
Use these tips and resources to help your students construct and interpret enthalpy cycles
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IdeasHelp your students understand ethics in science
How to develop learners’ moral problem-solving skills
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ResourceToxic socks: nanotechnology, ethics and society | 11–14 years
Use the example of nanotechnology in socks to introduce ethics in science with this structured practice debate
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FeatureMake the most of practical work
How to use reverse storyboarding and lab roles to optimise practicals
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ResourceReciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years
Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills
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IdeasSustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
From synthesising ammonia to keeping your school laboratory green, here’s how to link UN Sustainable development goal 15 to your teaching
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IdeasHow to choose the right practical simulation
Make sure you pick the right virtual practical for your students by asking yourself these 6 questions
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ReviewTeaching chemistry in higher education, Seery and McDonnell
Not just a tribute, this book is a great introduction to chemistry education research and a practical guide for all involved in chemistry education
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IdeasDebate in the chemistry class
Cross-disciplinary discussion supports critical thinking and reasoning skills
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FeatureThinking about thinking promotes problem solving
Metacognition helps learners find solutions
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IdeasHelp students connect observations to theory
Talking activities that give a deeper understanding of practical work
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IdeasConstructive conversations with talk triplets
How to teach chemistry through classroom dialogue