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Effective pedagogy
An effective teacher must have a range of different teaching and learning tools that can be drawn upon and used in the classroom. For effective learning to take place, the teacher must not only have good subject knowledge but also effective pedagogical skills if they are to get the ideas across to the students.
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Developing and using models
Chemistry is the study of materials both on the macroscopic and microscopic levels. Chemists use models to try and explain their observations as they formulate theories. As new data becomes available, chemists evaluate the model they are using and if necessary go on to refine it by making modifications.
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Quantitative chemistry
Quantitative chemistry is a very important branch of chemistry because it enables chemists to calculate known quantities of materials. For example, how much product can be made from a known starting material or how much of a given component is present in a sample.
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Energy and change
Energy changes are very important in chemistry since almost all reactions involve a change in energy. You will meet different types of energy changes and find out how to use them in energy cycles.
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Maths skills
Chemists need a good understanding of basic mathematical concepts including numerical calculations, algebraic functions and data handling skills in order to succeed in chemistry.
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Properties of metals and non-metals
Challenge the misconception that metals and non-metals are completely opposite in their properties with this activity
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Elements, compounds, structure and reactions
The inspirational chemistry chapter elements compounds structure and reactions this chapter suggests games and activities which can be used to introduce the topic also the chapter provides possible worksheets experiments and demonstrations for teaching the topics of metals and metal extraction alloys electrolysis and cracking hydrocarbons
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Insulation investigation
Which material makes the warmest jacket? Investigate the insulating properties of various materials with this activity for ages 7–14
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Assess and improve students’ ability to use standard form
Help your students apply standard form in chemical equations
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Reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere | 14–16 years
A research and debate activity investigating how scientists are working to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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Reactivity and displacement reactions
Consolidate students’ understanding with these engaging activities
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Recharge your batteries | 14–16 years
Find out how lithium-ion batteries work, and the issues surrounding their manufacture and disposal
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Modelling answers to GCSE six-mark questions
Strategies to demonstrate to students how to answer these questions efficiently
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Have a cheesy time
Introduce enzymes with this practical activity making cheese and yoghurt
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Frozen in time: hands-on evidence
Ask students to plan experiments, record data and draw conclusions in this practical activity