Chemistry for the gifted and talented: odd one out (organic)

This activity should encourage a rapid consideration of the range of concepts met in organic chemistry.

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Chemistry for the gifted and talented book introduction

Chemistry for the gifted and talented is a refreshingly challenging educational book containing a wide range of differentiated activities for use in school and college.
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Creative exercises to connect concepts in organic chemistry

2025-06-30T04:48:00Z By Fraser Scott

Learn how to use purposeful prompts to encourage students to make meaningful connections between newly learned and previously covered ideas
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Ionic bonding and electron transfer | Stretch and challenge | 14–16 years

By Tim Jolliff

Learners evaluate and discuss ideas about ionic bonding, the formation of ions and energetics

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Decision tree: acid, base or buffer? | 16–18 years

By Catherine Smith

Help learners understand which equation they need to answer questions about acids, bases and buffers by scaffolding their thinking
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The 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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Particle model | Key terms support | 11–14

By Laura Conkerton and Rachel Burton

Language support pack for particle model, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions