Published from 2012–2015, The Mole was the Royal Society of Chemistry’s magazine for students, and anyone inspired to dig deeper into chemistry. Prior to 2012, Education in Chemistry published a supplement for students called InfoChem.
Chemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
Measuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
Waste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
Charles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
Funded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
Why not try…
Or instead, why not take a look at some of the more recent articles published in Education in Chemistry.
What becoming a teacher has taught me about learning
As she prepares to step into her first teaching role, May reflects on what she’s learned about teaching – and herself – during an exhausting but rewarding year as a trainee
How to measure rates and interpret graphs
Move beyond engaging demonstrations and build learners’ confidence in interpreting rates of reaction graphs
Meet the teacher turned teacher trainer
Recent recruit to teacher training, Eleanor is a PGCE science lead and she shares the one quality she believes makes exceptional teachers
Five ways to conquer your curriculum change anxiety
Curriculum change is inevitable. Here’s how to handle it with confidence
How could a switch to digital impact your students?
Under pressure to use on-screen assessments, we explore how teachers can ensure the benefits outweigh the risks
