All Organic chemistry articles
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ResourceCrude oil | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for the introductory organic chemistry topic crude oil, including fractional distillation, properties of hydrocarbons, cracking and addition polymers
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ResourceOrganic compounds and reactions | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for organic compounds and reactions, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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Ideas4 ways to teach organic compounds at 14–16
Use these teacher-tested ideas to compound learners’ knowledge of carbon atoms
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NewsMaster organic mechanisms with an arrows-first approach
Use an arrows-first approach to mechanistic organic chemistry to deepen your post-16 learners’ understanding and improve their assessment outcomes
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ResourceThin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years
In this investigation learners use thin-layer chromatography to separate and identify over-the-counter medicines
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ResourceAlkenes | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of alkenes worksheets offering three levels of support
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IdeasHelp learners master organic mechanisms using talk
Improve post-16 students’ understanding through verbal communication
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NewsCreative exercises to connect concepts in organic chemistry
Learn how to use purposeful prompts to encourage students to make meaningful connections between newly learned and previously covered ideas
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CPD articleHow to teach aromatic chemistry at post-16
Tips and ideas to enhance your teaching of conjugated pi systems
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ResourceThe structure of benzene | 16–18 years
Use this worksheet with classroom slides and card sort activity to explore the structure of benzene with your learners
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NewsExam board issues unprecedented statement about the inductive effect
What implications will this have for the curriculum and for teachers?
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ResourceCarboxylic acids | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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IdeasHow to teach organic mechanisms using roleplay
Improve your students’ understanding of one of post-16 chemistry’s trickiest topics
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CPD articleTeaching isomerism at post-16
Ensure your students succeed with structural and stereoisomerism
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ResourceA practical investigation of cis-trans isomerism in transition metal complexes
Investigate isomerism in transition metal complexes with this experiment, including pre- and post-lab questions
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ResourceAlcohols | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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CPD articleEverything you need to introduce alkenes
Help your 14–16 learners to master the fundamentals of the reactions of alkenes with these ideas and activities
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ResourceFractional distillation and hydrocarbons | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support