All Structure and bonding articles
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for structure and bonding, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years
Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence
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ResourceStructure and bonding of carbon | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on atomic structure with a higher and foundation worksheet
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ResourceStructure and bonding of carbon | In context | 14–16
Put carbon structure and bonding into context and practise maths in science with questions about graphene, Buckminsterfullerene, diamond
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ResourceCovalent structure and bonding | Knowledge check | 14–16
Assess learning on covalent structure and bonding with two levels of worksheet
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ResourceCovalent structure and bonding in our bodies | In context | 14–16
Put covalent bonding into context with questions about the human body, its composition and the nutrition needed to support human health
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NewsBreakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
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NewsResearch reveals the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
Isotopes help to identify the type of asteroid responsible for the catastrophic event that made dinosaurs extinct
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of the size and shape of covalent structures by interpreting a range of diagrams and models
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ResourceIonic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of ionic lattices through comparing 2D and 3D representations
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16
Develop learners’ sub-microscopic understanding by interpreting a range of models used to represent metallic structure and metal ions
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ResourceCarbon allotropes | Developing understanding | 14–16
Encourage learners to think about how different structures of carbon are represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level
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CPDHow to teach structure and bonding of carbon at 14–16
Secure your learners’ understanding of this core topic with these teaching ideas
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CPDTeaching structure and bonding in metals at 14–16
Help your learners to master the fundamentals of metallic bonding
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ArticleWhat’s the world’s strongest glue?
Find out about the world’s stickiest glue and how adhesives bond things together
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NewsNew method grows larger diamonds
Use this real-world context when teaching about giant covalent structures
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CPDHow to teach polymers at post-16
Teaching strategies and resources to help learners master polymers and overcome misconceptions
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Ideas5 ways to successfully teach structure and bonding at 14–16
Strengthen students’ grasp of the abstract so they master this tricky topic and effectively tackle exam questions
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Understand covalent bonding diagrams and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity