All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 2
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Light and electrons in energy levels | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise atomic models and then move on to electromagnetic radiation
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Modelling radioactive decay | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise fusion and nuclear equations and introduce decay
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Nuclear fusion | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise subatomic particles and introduce nuclear fusion
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Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Tackle the key concepts of scale and representation from the start of your post-16 chemistry course with this short course designed around flipped learning workbook
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Counting protons, neutrons and electrons | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise and develop understanding of subatomic particles
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Developing a model of the atom | Fundamentals of chemistry | 16–18 years
Use this flipped learning worksheet and student sheet to revise and develop understanding of atomic structure and how it is represented in chemistry
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RSC News
Introducing a new way to find RSC teaching resources
Everything you need to teach key chemistry topics, organised by purpose, to save you time and transform your lessons
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Johnstone’s triangle resources
Develop learners’ understanding of key topics using these activities and resources based on Johnstone’s triangle model
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RSC News
BESA shortlists RSC practical videos and resources for award
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) recognised our core practical videos and resources in their Outstanding curriculum and assessment resource – secondary award category
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Chemical misconceptions II: Spot the bonding | 16–18 years
This activity explores learners knowledge of different bonding types through 18 diagrams
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Bonding models | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years
Challenge learners to explore alternative models, using plasticine and cocktail sticks
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Class experiment
Melting and freezing stearic acid
In this class practical students take the temperature of stearic acid at regular intervals as they heat and cool it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Course
Effective pedagogy
Learn about the core ideas and strategies that are required for effective learning to take place in this on-demand, online course
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Event
Key points to take away from the 2025 chemistry exams (GCSE and National 5)
Monday 3 November, 4–5pm GMT, online
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Diffusion and chemical reactions | Developing understanding | 11–14
Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of diffusion and chemical reactions and how these processes are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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Diffusion and dissolving | Developing understanding | 11–14
Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of diffusion and dissolving and how these processes are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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Diffusion of colour in water | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years
Use this worksheet to develop learners’ understanding of diffusion as they observe coloured dyes diffusing in water
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Melting and boiling | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years
Develop learners’ understanding of melting and boiling with this worksheet, including a teacher demonstration for learners to observe
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Melting and boiling points | Developing understanding | 11–14
Deepen understanding of melting and boiling points and how these are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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Job profile
Tender and contract manager
Adam uses his chemistry knowledge to help win business for his company.