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ReviewUnderstanding chemistry through microscale practical work, Bob Worley and David Paterson
Ready to take the small-scale approach into your chemistry classroom? You might want to read this comprehensive guide first
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The fast guide to microscale practical work
Every chemistry teacher’s must-have guide to this no-fuss method for practical work
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Empower learners to own their success
Foster questioning and analytical thinking in the classroom
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Brilliant buffers
Use this infographic with your 16–18 students to develop their understanding of pH and buffers
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Reuse remote teaching resources
During lockdown, teachers worked so hard to create engaging remote resources. Now that we’re back in class, let’s continue using these to enhance teaching and learning
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Justice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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3 key skills your post-16 chemists need for university
How to help your students make the transition to higher education more smoothly
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Effective questioning in organic chemistry
How to use conversation to help stuck students solve their own problems
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Decaffeination – how does it work?
Organic solvent, supercritical carbon dioxide or water? A knowledge of solvents and solutions is essential for removing caffeine from your daily cuppa
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Job profile
Secondary school science teacher
Alice teaches in a secondary school chemistry department helping her students thrive in the future
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The real prize of entering STEM competitions
Both you and your students can gain a lot from participating in science competitions besides winning
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Strategies to succeed in post-16 courses
Passing exams at 18 requires specific skills and strategies. Here’s how to support students to develop them
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Harness self-regulation to nurture independent study skills
Follow these tips to engage students with learning processes
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How to successfully support disengaged learners
An effective three-stage strategy to motivate students as they return to the classroom
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Using investigations to engage your 11–14 students
Try this proven approach to remote teaching with your science classes
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Escape the classroom: and reveal the properties of materials
Escape room puzzles to introduce students to materials properties
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Job profile
Associate principal scientist, food
Robert builds computer models to predict how different food chemicals will enhance the taste and texture of chocolate, biscuits and other snacks
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Patent attorney
Charley explains how he makes an impact by helping inventors get legal protection for their new inventions and medicines
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Senior committee specialist, UK government
Xameerah talks about her important role in providing specialist advice on science and science policy to inform the work and policies of the UK government
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Laboratory technician and higher apprentice, solar
Rebekka tests and finds ways to improve solar panels whilst balancing her studies towards her Foundation Degree apprenticeship
