All Society and ethics articles
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IdeasWhy you should bring news stories into your chemistry lessons
Because current affairs make chemistry topics concrete and relatable for learners. Start with the Strait of Hormuz and the Haber process
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ResourceChromatography and developing vaccines | In context | 14–16
Put chromatography into context with questions based on vaccine development
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OpinionWhy do stereotypes in science persist?
RSC education coordinator, Rebecca Laye explores why the stereotype of a ‘typical’ scientist is alive and well in 2025
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NewsVaping could cause lung disease
Favourite ester flavours break down into toxic byproducts, predicts AI research
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OpinionWhy we should ditch working scientifically
Explore a different approach to this national curriculum strand, grounded in contemporary cognitive science
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FeatureFirefighting chemistry
From polymers to inorganic compounds, discover the remarkable science behind fighting fires
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FeatureAlternatives to agrochemicals
Find out how developments in pest control will secure future food production
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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IdeasHelp your students understand ethics in science
How to develop learners’ moral problem-solving skills
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OpinionCombatting plastic pollution in class
Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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NewsWar threatens semiconductor production
Link the conflict in Ukraine, the impact on neon production and conflict materials with this story and starter slide
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ResourceScrutinising shampoo bottles | 11–14 years
Delve into the world of cosmetics labelling with this activity which takes a close look at the ingredients printed on the back of your shampoo bottles. What are they for and should we be concerned about any of them?
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NewsMilking the potential of proteins to provide safe drinking water
Removing arsenic from tap water to make it safe to drink
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FeatureTalking about decolonising the curriculum with scientists past and present
Imagine a select group of Black, Asian and minority ethnic scientists from history and today discussing the lack of representation in science
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ArticleStarting to decolonise science curriculums
How chemists at Queen Mary University of London are helping secondary school science teachers include the contributions of BAME scientists in their teaching
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IdeasTackle poverty in chemistry lessons
Link the science you teach in your classroom to poverty and inequality targeted by the UN’s SDGs
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ResourceReciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years
Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills
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IdeasSustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
From synthesising ammonia to keeping your school laboratory green, here’s how to link UN Sustainable development goal 15 to your teaching