Peter Banks
Peter is head of science and director studies at Ardvreck School, Perthshire. He has always been keen to encourage pupils to use their own technology to assist their learning is particularly keen on the use of student-made blogs.
A keen musician, Peter has performed across the world as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player, on both violin and viola. He has joined both of his passions when he has spoken regularly and written about the links between music and chemistry across the UK and US.
CPD articleWhy you should teach the history of the periodic table
Because students familiar with the table’s development and structure make better chemists
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Making a persuasive case to attend external professional development events
FeatureChemistry stinks
Jacob Cox, Simon Rees and Peter Banks describe educational techniques linking the sense of smell with memory
FeatureChemistry and music
Peter Banks explains how musical ability can help students get a better grasp of chemistry
ReviewScience in the classroom
Web watch: Peter Banks looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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OpinionWhat I’ll do differently next year
Peter Banks considers how he'll improve his schemes of work for the next academic year
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IdeasTeaching unenthusiastic students
How do you teach students that don't want to pursue science in the future? Peter Banks talks about his experiences.