All RSC Education articles in Non-EiC content – Page 8

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Creative problem-solving in chemistry

Explore open-ended chemistry questions with this collection of class practicals where learners choose their next steps.
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Scientist, food and pharmaceuticals

Taryn uses scientific instruments to test our food and medicines and make sure they are safe
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Using the problems

An introduction as to how to use the problems included in our creative problem-solving collection.
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Halloween chemistry

Try these Halloween-themed experiments and activities to engage your students with some spooky chemistry!
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Infographics

Discover infographic posters on key chemistry topics to display in your teaching room
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Improving our Chemical misconceptions collection

2023-09-26T15:37:00Z

Discover a wealth of classroom resources addressing student misconceptions and covering the theory behind various pedagogical approaches
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Posters to download and print

Download and print posters of real-life chemists and making the difference campaign.
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Chemistry Week 2023

2023-09-15T11:05:00Z

Take this opportunity to celebrate and showcase the wonders of chemistry in November
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CPD support from the Primary Science Teaching Trust

Explore professional development resources, webinars and support from the Primary Science Teaching Trust.
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Patient prognosis | Problem based practical activities

Dilution, colorimetry and observation skills come together to get students to adapt their chemical knowledge to support medicine.
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Compound confusion | Problem based practical activities

Explore the use of analytical methods and empirical formula to identify unlabelled chemicals.
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Cool drinking | Problem based practical activities

Support students to discover the correct chemical compound to achieve a desired effect on a product, in this case a drinks container.
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Iodination inquiry | Problem based practical activities

Gather data and determine the rate equations for certain reactions with this class practical.
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Acid erosion | Problem based practical activities

Remember to brush up on acid erosion with this experiment into the effects of different acid concentrates on tooth enamel
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Coursework conundrum | Problem based practical activities

Explore the oxidation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, to help a student in this experiment scenario
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Alcohol detective | Problem based practical activities

Students use distillation to purify two samples of fake vodka seized by the local police, and impart an important lesson on chemistry and alcohol.
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A little gas | Problem based practical activities

Students will review the use of computer simulations in sixth form chemistry, writing for science magazine ’The Mole’
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Cleaning solutions | Problem based practical activities

Compare household chemicals and make a recommendation for the best bleach to an advertising agency.
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Carbonate rocks | Problem based practical activities

Using mass change experiments and visual inspection, students must identify four unknown metal carbonates.
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Students’ difficulties with stoichiometry | Beyond appearances

Go beyond apperances and clarify the difficulties that students have around “the mole concept”.